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Pope seeks inquiry on if Gaza assault is 'genocide'Speed Read In a book for the Jubilee 2025, Pope Francis considers whether Israel's war in Gaza meets the legal definition of 'genocide'
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Church of England head resigns over abuse scandalSpeed Read Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby faced backlash over his handling of a notorious child abuser
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Catholic synod ends with no resolution on womenSpeed Read At a major Vatican meeting, Pope Francis did not address ordaining women as deacons
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The Vatican's stand on gender-affirming careSpeed Read A new published document condemns gender transition, calling it a threat to human dignity
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The United Methodist Church has lost 20% of U.S. congregations in schism over LGBTQ rulesSpeed Read
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Pope Francis investigates Texas bishop, accepts early resignation of embattled Tennessee prelateSpeed Read
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Southern Baptists expel Saddleback, 2nd church over female pastors, approve further clampdownSpeed Read
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Thousands flock to Missouri to see body of nun who died in 2019Speed Read
