INSANE: 6 | Vintage Vibes

Pope Leo hits back at Trump over claim he is ‘endangering Catholics’

The pontiff and the US president have repeatedly clashed over the war in Iran

The Independent UK · May 6

Teens, TikTok, Trespassing: How Scientology churches across US became the latest target for Gen Z viral stunts

Around 50 teenagers forced their way into a Church of Scientology building in New York City, damaging property and injuring a security guard. The incident, linked to a social media trend called 'Scientology speed running,' involved coordinated trespass and aggression. Police are investigating similar disruptions reported in Los Angeles.

The Times of India · May 3

‘Angry’ union boss says Ofsted inspections are putting lives at ‘unnecessary risk’

Paul Whiteman said inspections “should not be about pressurising dedicated professionals to the point of destruction”

The Independent UK · May 1

Archbishop decries ‘terrible violence on innocent people’ ahead of meeting with Pope

Dame Sarah Mullally is scheduled to meet with Pope Leo at the Vatican on Monday

The Independent UK · Apr 26

Many churches, synagogues and mosques are built around families – and they’re struggling to respond to rising singles

When a couple marry in a church, synagogue or mosque, the ceremony does more than sanctify a union. Often, it binds two families to an institution.

The Conversation · Apr 23

Pope Leo says God’s name should not be used to ‘justify death-dealing choices’ as Hegseth’s religious messaging continues

‘Humanity's destiny risks being tragically compromised,’ the leader of the Catholic church said on Tuesday

The Independent UK · Apr 21

LDS officials sue popular Mormon podcast for ‘confusing listeners on connection to church’

John Dehlin, the host of the podcast, was excommunicated by the church in 2015

The Independent UK · Apr 21

‘Lacks moral clarity’: Sean Hannity quit the Catholic Church 7 years ago, but now wants to tell the Pope how to be Catholic

Sean Hannity just accused Pope Leo XIV of being a “run-of-the-mill Trump-hating Democrat that lacks moral clarity” during his Fox News show. The conservative host also tried to school the Pope on the “actual teachings of Jesus Christ,” arguing that the Bible contains hundreds of references to war, including instances…

The Mary Sue · Apr 19

Pope Leo XIV's visit to an African church linked to slavery reflects on his own complex heritage

The pope’s planned visit to a Catholic chapel in Angola that was connected to the slave trade is seen as a symbolic moment by some Africans

The Independent UK · Apr 18

White House vs the pope: What is behind the clash and Catholic just war doctrine?

Theologians Euronews spoke to believe that the escalating war of words between Washington and the Holy See has raised important questions over Catholic and Christian moral thought.

Euronews · Apr 17