Pope Francis formally allows for more roles of women in the church
Pope Francis on Monday officially allowed women to serve as liturgy readers and servers in a decree clarifying that these roles are segregated from the … Read more
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9th Circuit skeptical of California church limits, but may uphold stay-home order
Worshipers gather for Christmas Eve mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Los Angeles on Thursday, December 24, 2020. | Ashley … Read more
People at high risk of Covid told to avoid Christmas church services
People who are at higher risk of complications from Covid-19 should avoid going to the Christmas service in person and instead watch them online, the … Read more
Dead man taken to church without a coffin is banned from his own funeral
A dead person was refused entry to his own funeral because he did not arrive in a coffin. Che Lewis, 29, and his father Adlay … Read more
Archbishop urges people to return to church on Christmas Day
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has urged people to return to church on Christmas Day as social distancing rules are relaxed during the festive period. … Read more
Church leaders launch legal action over lockdown 2 public worship ban
A group of religious leaders have filed a legal action against the decision to close churches to public worship in England and Wales during the … Read more
Hardline politicians ramp up rhetoric after French church killings
Hardliners doubled their messages in the attack that left three dead in the Notre Dame basilica in the French city of Nice on Thursday. The … Read more
Orthodox priest in France shot at church; attacker sought
A Greek Orthodox priest was shot dead in a church in Lyon, France, on Saturday, and authorities are looking for the attacker. The reason for … Read more
Terrorist 'repeatedly shouted Allahu Akbar' while beheading victims in church
One suspected terrorist in the Nice attacks reportedly shouted “Allahu Akbar” while beheading the victims. Christian Estrosi, the mayor of Nice, said the attacker shouted … Read more
Suspected terror attack at church in France leaves three dead
Prosecutors said the suspect who was captured alive was a Tunisian who had only arrived weeks ago. French President Macron is now activating thousands of … Read more
