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The unauthorised pilgrims sneaking into Mecca
In the Spotlight Saudi authorities are warning of heavy fines for those caught travelling to the holy city this month without a permit
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Pope apologizes for reported homophobic slur
Speed Read Pope Francis reportedly used a vulgar term for gay men in a closed-door meeting
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United Methodists overturn ban on LGBTQ+ clergy
Speed Read The church also voted to reverse the ban on same-sex weddings
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The Church of England's legacy of slavery
The Explainer Should the CofE offer financial redress for its involvement in the transatlantic slave trade?
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The Vatican's stand on gender-affirming care
Speed Read A new published document condemns gender transition, calling it a threat to human dignity
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Church of England and the slavery reparations row
Talking Point £100m plan to atone for former links to the slave trade described as 'insufficient' as Church seeks 'co-investors'
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The Taliban's ongoing attack on women's rights
In depth The group has sparked humanitarian concerns
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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
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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
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Antisemitism on campus: free speech and double standards
Talking Point Politicians have rebuked statements made by presidents of Harvard, University of Pennsylvania and MIT
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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
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Japan's bid to dissolve the Moonies church
Under the Radar Controversy has snowballed since the death of Shinzo Abe
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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'
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The Catholic Church's latest scandals in the US
In Depth America's largest Christian denomination continues to cause controversy
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