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Gems supposedly buried with Buddha are to be sold at auction – it’s a symptom of Buddhism’s ongoing commercialisation

Almost 2,000 years ago in modern-day Uttar Pradesh, India, someone deposited a cache of gems inside a reliquary (a container for holy relics), along with some bone fragments and ash. The gems were precious, but the bones and ash even more so, for according to an inscription on the reliquary,…

The Conversation

Jimmy Kimmel on the first US pope: ‘The pope-mobile is now a Ford F-250 with truck nuts’

Late-night hosts discuss the election of the new pope, Robert Francis Prevost of Chicago, now Leo XIV

The Guardian - US

Faith, power and missionary work: some highlights from Pope Leo XIV's first homily

Pope Leo XIV touched on faith, power and corruption in the homily of the first Mass he celebrated after being elected pontiff

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Pope Leo XIV holds his first Mass in the Sistine Chapel: 'We are a community'

Continuing the cycle of traditions that await a new pope, the newly elected pontiff addressed his cardinals in English and Italian.

Euronews

"I had an idea for an album about people bottling Jesus's vomit." Rivers Of Nihil's Adam Biggs on concept records, working with Cannibal Corpse and not buying the hype for Metallica and Rush

Rivers Of Nihil might be modern prog metal masters, but that doesn't mean they sign from the same hymn sheet as everyone else

Metal Hammer

What to expect as conclave enters second day of voting for new pope

Black smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday, which signalled an unsuccessful first round of voting

The Independent UK

What to know about the conclave to elect the next pope

One hundred and thirty-three cardinals are sequestering themselves behind the Vatican’s medieval walls for the start of a conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis

The Independent UK

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A new pope’s first appearance on St. Peter’s balcony is rich with symbols − and Francis’ decision to rein in the pomp spoke volumes

As the College of Cardinals gathers in the Sistine Chapel to vote for a new pope, crowds outside will watch for the most dramatic moment of the conclave, when a wisp of white smoke appears above the chimney.

The Conversation

Pope Leo XIV: What the new pope’s name choice says about his future plans

Cardinal Robert Prevost spent his career ministering in Peru and leads the Vatican's powerful office of bishops

The Independent UK

I tried a 'mum friend app'. It was like Tinder crossed with Mumsnet

These apps are a strange combination of Tinder and Mumsnet, Eilidh Dorgan found

Evening Standard

Sentencing of ‘evil Jesus’ who plotted to kill prosecutor postponed

Martin Ready, 42, will now be sentenced on July 23.

Evening Standard

Martin Scorsese producing documentary featuring Pope Francis’s final on-camera interview

The documentary will focus on the late pope’s interest in cinema, education, and community building

The Independent UK

Sinners production designer reveals hidden Chadwick Boseman tribute in Ryan Coogler hit

‘Black Panther’ star died of colon cancer in 2020 after four years of treatment

The Independent UK

The ‘sacramental shame’ many LGBTQ+ conservative Christians wrestle with – and how they find healing

Kai found Jesus as a teenager. A person of white and Hawaiian descent, Kai now goes by gender-neutral pronouns and identifies as “māhū,” the traditional Hawaiian term for someone in-between masculine and feminine. But when they first became Christian, the high-schooler identified as gay – and was committed to celibacy.

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Euronews

'The People's Pope': Five humble moments of Pope Francis' papacy

The late pontiff sought to bring the Catholic Church closer to the people and break with tradition through symbolic gestures and bold stances on contentious issues.

Euronews

Pope Francis' relationship with Islam: Guided by belief in dialogue and brotherhood

Pope Francis had very positive attitudes towards Muslims and called for dialogue between them and Christians as "brothers and sisters, as they should be". The Pontiff visited 10 Muslim countries, which established him as an advocate for genuine dialogue between the two religions.

The Guardian - AU

The great Australian election campaign quiz – week four

Are you rounding the turn into the home straight, kicking with the wind in the final quarter or falling at the final hurdle? Test your attention span with a week to go before (final) polling day

The Independent UK

What a deleted tweet tells us about tensions between Israel and the Vatican

Hours after Israel's Foreign Ministry posted a condolence for the passing for Pope Francis, it was deleted

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‘If Jesus and Buddha had our work schedule, they’d have fallen out too’: boyband Five on bullying, Britney and their blockbuster return

After being fast-tracked to stardom, the bad boys of Y2K pop butted heads and burned out. They explain how they faced their demons for an arena-sized reunion – and why Simon Cowell was ‘a proper winker’

The Guardian - UK

Maxence Lacroix: ‘One day I will be in the France team – but right now I want to win this Cup’

Crystal Palace defender tells Ed Aarons about dreaming of FA Cup glory, Oliver Glasner and the importance of faith to the team

MusicRadar

“OMG the cops are shutting us down!”: Lorde’s impromptu New York Washington Square Park gig just got axed by police

Surprise open air gigs are so hot right now. But best make sure you’ve filled in your forms first

The Independent UK

Lorde’s surprise New York park appearance shut down by police before it even starts

Her new single ‘What Was That’ will be released on Friday

The Independent UK

Pope Francis’s death mourned by fans across southeast Asia where he transformed status of Church

Timor-Leste remembers Francis as ‘king’ who always ‘had a smile’

Euronews

Martin Scorsese on the death of Pope Francis: 'He radiated goodness'

Director Martin Scorsese met Pope Francis several times, including for the premiere of his 2016 film 'Silence' and before announcing his forthcoming film about Jesus. “The loss for me runs deep - I was lucky enough to know him, and I will miss his presence and his warmth,” he said.

The Independent UK

Conclave: The key names and words to know as a new Pope is selected

The centuries-old transition process involves an intricate series of rituals

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