Religion
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The Taliban's ongoing attack on women's rights
In depth The group has sparked humanitarian concerns
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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The potential consequences of Pope Francis' call for a ban on surrogacy
Talking Points Francis called the practice 'despicable' and a 'commercialization' of pregnancy
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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The Vatican's same-sex blessing approval: What is Pope Francis doing?
Today's Big Question The pope rocked the Catholic world by giving the green light to blessing same-sex couples, with plenty of caveats
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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The Vatican half-embraces transgender Catholic godparents, wedding witnesses
Under the Radar Pope Francis signed off on a series of clarifications about the roles LGBTQ Catholics can play in the church, with ample theological fine print
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Japan's bid to dissolve the Moonies church
Under the Radar Controversy has snowballed since the death of Shinzo Abe
By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Published
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Durga Puja: majestic pandals centre of celebrations in India
In Pictures Hindu festival dates back to the 1500s and symbolises 'the nation's struggle for freedom'
By The Week Staff Published
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The Catholic Church's latest scandals in the US
In Depth America's largest Christian denomination continues to cause controversy
By Devika Rao Published
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The Pope, the ‘false prophet’, and the battle for Argentina
feature Opinion has been split on whether the pontiff's intervention into politics in his home nation is appropriate
By Rebekah Evans Published
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France’s abaya robe ban in schools: overreach from the state?
Talking Point A move denounced by Muslim leaders, but welcomed by the far right, and head teachers
By Harriet Marsden Published
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Rebellious nuns ban Texas bishop from monastery in chastity row
Speed Read Wheelchair-using Mother Prioress has been accused of ‘sexting’
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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The United Methodist Church has lost 20% of U.S. congregations in schism over LGBTQ rules
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By Peter Weber Published
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Pope Francis investigates Texas bishop, accepts early resignation of embattled Tennessee prelate
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By Peter Weber Published
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Should taxpayers fund religious schools?
Talking Point Oklahoma approved the nation’s first public religious charter school. What could this mean for the separation of church and state?
By Theara Coleman Published
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Southern Baptists expel Saddleback, 2nd church over female pastors, approve further clampdown
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By Peter Weber Published
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