Pope in Kazakhstan:

Pope Francis Underscores Religions Need to Grow in Friendship

In his address at the 7th Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan, Pope Francis underscores how religions need to grow in friendship in order to respond to the thirst for world peace and for the infinite that dwells in the heart of each of us.

"Vitae Global Foundation" First-ever Summit to Take Place in Vatican

Internationally-renowned artists and entertainers will gather to discuss how to “leverage the arts, media, and entertainment to trigger a cultural transformation that promotes the common good, universal values, and an encounter between people.”

Pope to visit Alberta returns Annual Lac Ste. Anne pilgrimage

Pope Francis is supposed to arrive in Edmonton on July 24. It's a pilgrimage, a time to pray, a time to be with other nations. It's the largest spiritual Indigenous gathering in North America.

"Safeguard Integrity of Creation" is What Christians Being Asked in Church’s Formal Liturgy

Christians being confirmed or baptised in the Oxford diocese are being asked to safeguard the integrity of creation. The addition to baptism and confirmation ceremonies thought to be first of its kind in UK.

Rare Ancient Mosque Found in Occupied Palestine Desert, Experts Says

Remains thought to be more than 1,200 years old shed light on region’s transition from Christianity to Islam, say officials.

Pope Francis in Meeting with Buddhist delegation:

Overcome Egoism to Avoid Conflict, a Shared Notion of Jesus and Buddha

Sadly, on all sides, we hear the cry of a wounded humanity and a broken earth. The Buddha and Jesus understood the need to overcome the egoism that gives rise to conflict and violence.

Catholic Church's View on Artificial Intelligence

While it seems clear that AI should respect the dignity and worth of human beings, what about the potential dignity and worth of the AI itself if it comes to identify itself as a “person?”

Methodist Minister Opinion on Forgiveness and Confession

Kip Bennett and Brian Thomas respond to recent letters discussing what it means to forgive.

Pope at meeting with GSF highlights urgent need for a new model of economy

Before the Wednesday General Audience, Pope Francis meets 20 members of the Global Solidarity Fund (GSF) and encourages them to continue their commitment for a more inclusive economy in line with the Catholic Social teaching and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Holy Communion, By this sacrament we unite ourselves to Christ

The Church teaches that anyone who receives Jesus in the Eucharist also receives “the pledge of glory with him” (CCC 1419). The Catechism says that participating in the Eucharist “identifies us with his Heart, sustains our strength along the pilgrimage of this life.

Seoul temple represents religious harmony between Buddhism and Christianity

Inspired by friendship between two towering Buddhist and Catholic leaders, Buddhist monk, priest and pastor team up to help poor.

WCC's message to the Middle East Council of Churches

World Council of Churches (WCC) acting general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca in a video message consider the Christian presence in Middle East the foundation of the Christian presence worldwide, and told the Middle East Council of Churches that people look up to you as a source of wisdom, of hope and of strength.

Pope Rallies From Knee Pain to Proclaim 10 New Saints

Pope Francis has created 10 new saints, rallying from knee pain that had forced him to use a wheelchair.

Former Oxford college dean and senior cleric to leave Church of England

Martyn Percy cited a ‘parlous state of safeguarding’ and ‘culture of bullying and harassment’ in the church.

Anglican church put interests of alleged abusers ahead of victims

Cydney Proctor says she disconnected from the Anglican Church of Canada after being the victim of alleged sexual misconduct by men affiliated with the church. She previously shared her story with the Anglican Journal, the church's national newspaper, and experienced a breach of journalistic practice.

Costumed protesters disrupt Mother's Day Mass in Los Angeles

The group's threat to disrupt Mother's Day Masses came in response to a leaked draft opinion in a Mississippi abortion case that suggests a conservative majority on the Supreme Court.

After Leak, Religious Rift Over Legal Abortion on Display

The leaked U.S. Supreme Court draft opinion that could end or limit abortion access for millions has sent shockwaves through diverse faith communities.

Apology, 800 years on, for laws that expelled Jews from England

Church service to mark eight centuries since Synod of Oxford brings together chief rabbi, senior Anglicans and Roman Catholic bishop.

Pope to Mercedarians: listen to God in your mission

Pope Francis addresses a group of Mercedarians as they meet for their General Chapter.

WCC shares Vesakh greetings with Buddhist communities

World Council of Churches acting general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca shared greetings with Buddhist communities as they celebrated Vesakh.

In candid webinar, Orthodox theologians challenge definitions of relationship of Orthodox to ‘the other’

The contribution—and the very compatibility—of Orthodox churches with the ethos of the ecumenical movement was the fruit of a lively online roundtable held 4 May and formally titled “The Role of the World Council of Churches (WCC) in the 21st Century and the Contribution of the Orthodox Church.”

God’s own gardens: why churchyards are some of our wildest nature sites

Peaceful, unpolluted and often left untouched for centuries, a growing green church movement is helping these havens of biodiversity thrive.

White Evangelicals Twice as Likely to Want to Ban Abortion

Ahead of a possible decision to rescind Roe v. Wade, Pew Research finds most Americans and most believers hold convictions with exceptions.

U.S. Supreme Court backs Christian group in Boston flag flap

Boston said that raising the cross flag could appear to violate another part of the First Amendment that bars governmental endorsement of a particular religion.

Rare ‘Wicked’ bible that encourages adultery discovered in New Zealand

First copy of the 1631 bible, which mistakenly reads ‘thou shalt commit adultery’, to be found in the southern hemisphere.

Will Archbishop of Canterbury's residential school apology include any of Church of England's $13B in assets?

Justin Welby visited survivors in Prince Albert, Sask. on Sunday, then heads to Toronto Monday.

Indian State Leader Pushes to Replace Religion-Based Laws

India should replace marriage and inheritance laws that are based on religion with a uniform civil code.

Church of England Evangelical Council launches human sexuality resources

The series, called God's Beautiful Story, is being launched as Living in Love and Faith (LLF), the Church of England's consultation on marriage, sexuality, gender identity and relationships, draws to a close at the end of this month.

WCC shares greetings with all Muslims at Ramadan and Eid al-FItr

World Council of Churches acting general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca shared heartfelt greetings with Muslim communities around the world for the last days of the observance of Ramadan and the celebration on 2 May of Eid al-Fitr.

Church Scotland moves step closer to officiating same-sex marriages

I guess the struggles will be with the continued relationships between congregations and between ministers. We're in the middle of a vast process of change that's been called the Presbytery Mission Planning Process and that's going to require a lot of ministers working together.