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Pope Leo Reveals Immigrant, Enslaved, and Slaveholder Past
Pope Leo XIV revealed his ancestors included immigrants, enslaved people, and slaveholders in a historic NBC interview about America and his papal mission.
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PoliticsReligion
Orthodox Jews Push Back on Permanent Daylight Saving Bill
Orthodox Jewish groups oppose the Sunshine Protection Act, warning permanent DST would disrupt morning prayers, school schedules, and child safety.
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International PoliticsReligion
Pope Leo XIV Chooses Lampedusa Over Washington
On July 4, the first American pope visited Lampedusa instead of Washington, signaling migration as his priority over traditional diplomacy.
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ReligionSociety
Disgraced Former Bishop Roger Vangheluwe Dies at 89
Roger Vangheluwe, former Bishop of Bruges who admitted to sexually abusing his nephew, dies at 89, closing a painful chapter for the Church in Belgium.
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SocialReligion
Texas Mother's Life 'Ravaged' After Muslims Only Swim Party
A Texas mother faced threats after a 'Muslims Only' flyer for a private Eid swim party sparked backlash and Gov. Abbott's intervention.
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Religion
Vatican Excommunicates Six SSPX Leaders in Historic Schism
The Vatican excommunicated six SSPX bishops after they consecrated new bishops without papal approval, marking a major Catholic schism of the 21st century.
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ReligionLaw
Rabbi Fined $5,000 for Home Prayer Meetings Fights Back
An Orthodox Jewish rabbi in Irvine, California was fined $5,000 for hosting private home prayer meetings. He is fighting back, citing religious freedom.
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Viral/Social MediaReligion
Belgian Abbot Goes Viral on TikTok: 'I Was Not Aware'
Father François Lear, the 64-year-old abbot of Belgium's Maredsous Abbey, became an unlikely TikTok sensation after a 20-second video got 1 million views.
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ImmigrationReligion
Pope Leo Invokes First US Saint in Immigration Message
Pope Leo XIV honored St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, America's first saint, with a pro-immigration message intensifying friction with President Trump.
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ScienceReligion
As UFOs Go Mainstream, Faith Leaders Grapple With Alien Life
As UFOs become mainstream, religious leaders and scholars debate what alien life means for faith, theology, and humanity's place in the universe.
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ReligionSociety
Southern Baptists Advance Formal Ban on Women Pastors
Southern Baptists voted to advance a constitutional amendment banning churches with women pastors, marking a historic step in a years-long debate.
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International NewsReligion
Half a Million Flock to Madrid as Pope Jokes About Bad Bunny
Pope Leo XIV drew 500,000 to a Madrid prayer vigil, joking young Spaniards would pick Bad Bunny over him. The turnout underscores his global appeal.
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ReligionHistory
Jesuits Prepare to Leave Liège After 456 Years
After 456 years, the Jesuits are leaving Liège. The farewell Mass on June 13 closes a historic chapter in Belgian religious and educational history.
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TechnologyReligion
Pope Leo XIV Urges Tech Leaders to 'Disarm' AI in Encyclical
Pope Leo XIV releases Magnifica Humanitas, the first papal encyclical on AI, calling to 'disarm' AI and warning of threats to humanity.
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ReligionHistory
Pope Leo XIV Apologizes for Vatican's Role in Slavery
Pope Leo XIV issued an unprecedented apology for the Vatican's role in legitimizing slavery through 15th-century papal bulls, marking a historic reckoning.
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