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Can the Pope change the course of the Iran war?
Today's Big Question Leo XIV is ‘navigating a minefield’ with Trump administration as Middle East conflict risks major split in Trump’s Christian coalition
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Pope approves exit of US bishop charged with theft
Speed Read The bishop had been a major figure in San Diego’s Catholic community
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The dissolution of the Japan’s ‘cult’ Unification Church
Under the Radar The church, whose links to former prime minister Shinzo Abe were at the heart of his assassination, will be forced to return ‘coercive’ donations
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The origins of marriage
In Depth The institution of marriage has become something of a political battlefield. How did marriage begin and why?
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What is halal meat and how are animals killed?
In Depth Islamic ritual slaughter has been attacked by animal welfare groups, but Muslim authorities say the method is humane
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Buddhist monks’ US walk for peace
Under the Radar Crowds have turned out on the roads from California to Washington and ‘millions are finding hope in their journey’
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Church of England instates first woman leader
Speed Read Sarah Mullally became the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury
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The UK’s supposed Christian revival
The Explainer Research has shown that claims of increased church attendance, particularly among young people, ‘may be misleading’
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Oklahoma fires instructor over gender essay grade
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God is now just one text away because of AI
Under the radar People can talk to a higher power through AI chatbots
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Rosalía and the rise of nunmania
Under The Radar It may just be a ‘seasonal spike’ but Spain is ‘enthralled’ with all things nun
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Is the Catholic Church taking on Trump?
Today's Big Question Pope calls for ‘deep reflection’ on immigration
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JD Vance wades into choppy religious waters about wife Usha
THE EXPLAINER By emphasizing his hope that the Second Lady convert to Christianity, the vice president is inviting controversy from across the religious spectrum
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Religion: Thiel’s ‘Antichrist’ obsession
Feature Peter Thiel’s new lectures cast critics of tech and AI as “legionnaires of the Antichrist”
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