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The Vatican has excommunicated all members of the ultra-conservative Society of Saint Pius X after the group ordained bishops without papal consent, creating a formal schism within the Roman Catholic Church.
The Christian Brothers has kept nine convicted child abusers as members, citing a Gospel imperative to care for those in need, according to court documents filed during insolvency proceedings.
Pope Leo praised the US history of welcoming migrants in a speech marking the nation’s 250th anniversary, implicitly rebuking Trump administration immigration policies.
A new poll suggests Australia’s nonreligious population could be significantly higher than census figures suggest if the religion question format were changed, with results showing 54% selecting no religion under an alternative format.
Paris’ Grand Mosque marks its 100th anniversary, reflecting on Muslim identity in France and serving as a symbol of interfaith dialogue amid ongoing religious tensions in the country.
France commemorated the Vel d’Hiv roundup, a 1942 mass arrest of Jews by French police. A plaque honoring rescuers was vandalized ahead of the ceremony.
The Church of England’s General Synod voted to formally hear a Palestinian Christian report describing Israel as a “colonial enterprise,” prompting concerns from Jewish leaders about interfaith relations.
Criminals are operating fake retail websites during a UK heatwave, offering steep discounts on air conditioning units to trick consumers into revealing financial details.
A parliamentary committee concluded the government engaged in mis-selling of student loans through inaccurate promotional materials and failure to disclose that terms could change retrospectively.
Bipartisan housing legislation became law without presidential signature, combining measures to expand construction and financing while restricting large investor purchases, though experts caution meaningful relief will take time.