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Syria: IS splinter group behind church bombing

Syria: IS splinter group behind church bombing (Image: AP) On Tuesday, the Islamic State (IS) splinter group Saraya Ansar al-Sunna (Brigade of Sunni Supporters) claimed responsibility for the deadly Sunday bombing of a Greek Orthodox Church in the Syrian capital, Damascus.The incident happened when a member of the group blew himself up at the doors […]

Police say a man opened fire outside a church before staff fatally shot him, averting mass shooting

WAYNE: A man who opened fire outside a Michigan church filled with worshippers on Sunday was struck by a vehicle and then fatally shot by security staff who averted a potential mass shooting, police said. Churchgoers attending a morning service at CrossPointe Community Church in Wayne spotted the gunman driving recklessly and then saw him […]

Wayne church shooter suspect killed by security guard in Michigan, FBI says support team on ground

Wayne Church shooter was shot dead by the security guard of the church. A gunman opened fire during a service at Crosspoint Community Church in Wayne, a city outside Detroit in Michigan. The gunman wounded one person before a security guard of the church took him down. Church’s pastor, Bobby Kelly Jr said a church […]

Pope Leo XIV vows to work for unity so Catholic Church becomes a sign of peace in the world | World News

VATICAN CITY: Pope Leo XIV, history’s first American pope, vowed Sunday to work for unity so that the Catholic Church becomes a sign of peace in the world, offering a message of communion during an inaugural Mass in St.Peter’s Square before tens of thousands of people, presidents, patriarchs and princes.Leo officially opened his pontificate by […]

Leo XIV says Church must fight ‘lack of faith’ in first mass as pope | World News

VATICAN CITY: Leo XIV urged the Catholic Church to “desperately” counter a lack of faith in his first homily as pope Friday, a day after the modest cardinal largely unknown to the world become the first US head of the 2,000-year institution.Chicago-born Robert Francis Prevost on Thursday became the 267th pope, spiritual leader of the […]

Who is Robert Prevost- First American elected to lead the Catholic Church as Pope

Cardinal Robert Prevost made his first public appearance as Pope on Thursday evening, moments after the traditional white smoke signalled that the conclave of cardinals had reached a decision. He stepped onto the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica and greeted tens of thousands gathered in St. Peter’s Square with the words, “Peace be with you.” […]

Pope Francis: All you need to know about the Pontiff who revolutionised the Catholic Church

Pope Francis, the revolutionary pontiff who redefined the papacy and left behind a legacy of inclusivity and reform, passed away on Monday. His death marks the end of a transformative era for the Catholic Church, which saw both progressive strides and fierce opposition during his tenure. Known for his humility and commitment to social justice, […]

‘Who am I to judge?’: How Pope Francis battled for an inclusive Church

Pope Francis, who passed away aged 88, will be remembered as a revolutionary pontiff who worked to reshape the Catholic Church into a more inclusive and compassionate institution. From embracing the poor and migrants to showing unexpected support for LGBTQ+ believers, his decade-long papacy was defined by a willingness to confront centuries-old dogma and face […]

Sri Lanka Church Shooting: Gunfire at Sri Lankan church days before Easter bombings anniversary, suspect arrested

Representative image (Picture credit: AP) A gunman opened fire at a church in Sri Lanka’s Manampitiya village on Friday evening, raising safety concerns just days ahead of the country’s Easter Monday commemorations for the victims of the 2019 Easter bombings. While no injuries were reported, the shooting damaged a church window, triggering a swift police […]