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King Charles, defender of faith: what the monarchy's long relationship with religion may look like under the new sovereign

When Queen Elizabeth II ascended the throne in 1953, she took on the role of “defender of the faith” (Fidei Defensor in the original Latin) – a title first granted to Henry VIII by the Pope in 1521. He subsequently broke with Rome and became the first head of the…

The Conversation

Who is Rt Rev Dr Iain Greenshields and why did he speak at the Queen's funeral?

REVEREND DR Iain Greenshields was among the speakers at Queen Elizabeth’s funeral on Monday morning.

The National (Scotland)

Why is 90-year-old Cardinal Zen standing trial in Hong Kong?

The retired leader of the territory’s Catholic Church and critic of Beijing is accused of failing to register a fund.

Al Jazeera

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Court dismisses appeals by Knanaya Church against decree

‘Expulsion of member and family from Church for marrying outside community violates Constitution’

The Hindu

Pope asks Nicaraguan government to let expelled nuns return

Pope Francis asked the Nicaraguan government on Thursday to allow expelled nuns of the order founded by Mother Teresa to return to Nicaragua, saying they were harmless "revolutionaries of the gospel."

Reuters

As pope Kazakhstan visit ends, conservative critic speaks out

Pope Francis wrapped up a trip to Kazakhstan on Thursday as one of his most outspoken critics openly questioned the value of mega faith meetings such as the one the pontiff attended, calling them "a supermarket of religions" that diminished the status of the Catholic Church.

Reuters

Minister and parishioners welcome plans to turn graveyard into memorial garden

The minister and parishioners of a Stirling church have praised a community project’s efforts in a local graveyard after some original concerns were alleviated. Stirling 4 Community (S4C) charitable community group’s application for a partial change

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Former Church leader shares memories of Queen’s letter about Strictly star son

The Queen sent a handwritten letter to the Very Reverend Dr John Chalmers after seeing his son JJ Chalmers on the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing.

The Independent UK

New Zealand child abuse survivors call for intervention from Pope Francis

A New Zealand group representing survivors of child sexual abuse in the Catholic Church has called on Pope Francis to intervene in the redress process, claiming that church authorities were mishandling it and retraumatising victims.

Reuters

Unearthed hidden room in bombed out church led to incredible discovery

The "forbidden" area of St Luke's had been closed to the public for safety reasons

Liverpool Echo

King Charles affirms independence of the Kirk

ONE of the first acts of Charles III after he was formally proclaimed King was to affirm the independence of the Church of Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

Royal chaplain speaks of ‘deep sadness’ after Queen’s ‘remarkable life’

The Very Rev Prof David Fergusson said ‘we give thanks for all that she has been to our Church and our nation’.

The Independent UK

Palace announces plans for King Charles’s Accession Council

King Charles III will be formally proclaimed monarch in the State Apartments of St James’s Palace at 10am on Saturday

Evening Standard

Queen seemed in ‘really good spirits’ at weekend – Church Moderator

Rt Rev Dr Iain Greenshields, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, spent the weekend at Balmoral.

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The Independent UK

Docs: Utah lawmaker told Mormon bishop not to report abuse

A Utah lawmaker and prominent attorney for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints advised a church bishop not to report a confession of child sex abuse to authorities, a decision that allowed the abuse to continue for years, according to records filed in a lawsuit

Irish Mirror

Catholic Church launches search to find Ireland's most popular hymn

Participants in the quest have thousands of hymns to choose from - time-honoured ones learned at school and from their parents, or more contemporary compositions

Daily Mirror

Aliens are 'demons' created by evil powers to feed on human passions, say scholars

Catholic theologian Dr Paul Thigpen claims that although he believes aliens are demons, which have been called 'corrupt and degenerate', they are still made and loved by God

The Hindu

Vizhinjam forum to link up with like-minded groups

Church leaders hold meeting with civil society organisations

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Wishaw kirks under threat as Church of Scotland unveils controversial proposals

The Presbytery of Forth Valley and Clydesdale says 'change is necessary', as it begins a radical consultation with church members.

The Hindu

Vizhinjam protest: CM makes a scathing attack on Latin Church

He inaugurates distribution of aid to families affected by coastal erosion

AFP

Pope Francis beatifies 'Smiling' John Paul I

Vatican City (AFP) - Thousands of people gathered in St Peter's Square on Sunday as Pope Francis presided over the beatification of John Paul I, the so-called "Smiling Pope" who led the Catholic Church for just 33 days before dying in contested circumstances.

Daily Record

'Change is necessary' as a number of Lanarkshire churches face closure due to dwindling numbers

The Church of Scotland say plans are currently being drawn up to determine the future of congregations.

The Independent UK

Greek officials, Church, condemn ex-bishop's remarks on rape

Greek politicians and the country’s powerful Orthodox Church have joined in condemning a retired bishop who claimed that women aren’t raped “without wanting it.”

The Guardian - AU

Julia Jacklin, the Smith Street Band and AB Original: Australia’s best new music for September

Each month we add 20 new songs to our Spotify playlist. Read about 10 of our favourites here – and subscribe on Spotify, which updates with the full list at the start of each month

The Independent UK

US: ‘Rape club’ chaplain used faith, fear to abuse inmates

A former California prison chaplain who pleaded guilty to forcing an inmate to have sex with him is facing sentencing in a federal court

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