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Washington state defeats church's appeal over healthcare coverage for abortion - Reuters

Washington state defeats church's appeal over healthcare coverage for abortion Reuters

September 14, 2026

China detains two leaders of influential underground church

More than 30 members of Early Rain Covenant Church were taken for interrogation midway through Sunday service.

June 15, 2026

Pope Leo visits Canary Islands to highlight perilous journeys of migrants

During his trip, the Pope will appeal for a humane approach and respectful welcome for migrants seeking a better life.

June 11, 2026

Fireworks illuminate Barcelona's Sagrada Família during Pope visit

Pope Leo XIV says Barcelona's iconic Sagrada Família is a masterpiece of "stones, colours and light" during his visit to Spain.

June 10, 2026

Pope speaks Catalan in Barcelona, nodding to local identity on Spain tour - Reuters

Pope speaks Catalan in Barcelona, nodding to local identity on Spain tour Reuters

June 9, 2026

Pope Leo apologises for Church's historic role in slavery - Reuters

Pope Leo apologises for Church's historic role in slavery Reuters

May 25, 2026

Pope Leo rejects latest Trump attack as Rubio expects 'frank' meeting on Thursday - Reuters

Pope Leo rejects latest Trump attack as Rubio expects 'frank' meeting on Thursday Reuters

May 5, 2026

Pope and first female Archbishop of Canterbury meet and pray together - Reuters

Pope and first female Archbishop of Canterbury meet and pray together Reuters

April 27, 2026

Archbishop praises Pope's anti-war comments during Vatican visit

Dame Sarah Mullally, the first female head of the Church of England, had a private discussion with Pope Leo during the trip.

April 27, 2026

Archbishop of Canterbury backs Pope Leo after spat with Trump - Reuters

Archbishop of Canterbury backs Pope Leo after spat with Trump Reuters

April 16, 2026

British royals gather for Easter service, with Andrew and his family absent - Reuters

British royals gather for Easter service, with Andrew and his family absent Reuters

April 5, 2026

Israeli police block Latin Patriarch from Palm Sunday mass in Jerusalem

The move drew criticism from the church, global leaders and the US ambassador. Israel's PM said it was a safety measure following recent Iranian strikes.

March 29, 2026

Mullally to be installed as first female Archbishop of Canterbury - Reuters

Mullally to be installed as first female Archbishop of Canterbury Reuters

March 25, 2026

Ilia II, patriarch who led Georgian Church out of the Soviet Union, dies at 93 - Reuters

Ilia II, patriarch who led Georgian Church out of the Soviet Union, dies at 93 Reuters

March 17, 2026

Pope Leo fires San Diego bishop accused of stealing $250,000 - Reuters

Pope Leo fires San Diego bishop accused of stealing $250,000 Reuters

March 10, 2026

Refugees, migrants in Lebanon find rare sanctuary from Israeli strikes in Beirut church - Reuters

Refugees, migrants in Lebanon find rare sanctuary from Israeli strikes in Beirut church Reuters

March 7, 2026

Conservative Anglicans pull back from electing rival to Archbishop of Canterbury

The group had said it would choose a new leader with the same title as Sarah Mullally, the first female head of the Church.

March 5, 2026

Conservative Anglicans set up a council to lead them, not Archbishop of Canterbury - Reuters

Conservative Anglicans set up a council to lead them, not Archbishop of Canterbury Reuters