A pastor recounts his experience during the Hiroshima atomic bombing, including his desperate search for his wife and child amidst the devastation.
Investigators are expanding their probe into the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, now examining allegations that followers were forced to join the ruling Democratic Party (DP) to aid property conversion approvals, in addition to previous suspicions of influencing the main opposition People Power Party (PPP) primaries and elections.
Brennan Wedl's new self-titled album, produced by Waxahatchee's Katie Crutchfield, showcases her radiant, hooky Americana, drawing comparisons to genre legends like Lucinda Williams. The 29-year-old songwriter's originals are filled with bittersweet reflections, self-destructive appeals, and a unique blend of religious upbringing and riot grrrl influences.
John Prevost, a retired Midwestern high school principal, finds himself unexpectedly famous and inundated with requests after his younger brother, Robert Francis Prevost, became Pope Leo XIV, the first American Pope. The article details John's frustrations and the Pope's unique background and preparation for the papacy.
Germany's Ruhr region, once a thriving industrial hub, is using hundreds of its disused post-war 'slipper churches' as venues for Manifesta 16, a travelling art biennale. The exhibition explores themes of deindustrialisation, unemployment, and migration, reimagining these community spaces to bridge the past and future.
The owners of a deconsecrated Sydney church terminated the lease of LGBTQIA+ pop-up club Divine Playhouse, citing "offensive trade" after Christian community complaints and protests. Organisers, who are considering legal action, were told to vacate within three days.
Filmmaker John Carpenter discusses his new graphic novel "Cathedral" and accompanying soundtrack, detailing his departure from Hollywood's studio system due to creative conflicts. He reflects on his influential career, his iconic films, and his views on modern technology and the state of American society.
Australian taxpayers may cover up to $65M in payouts to 930 child abuse victims as the Christian Brothers, a Catholic order, declares bankruptcy. Court documents reveal the order's inability to pay, forcing the federal government to act as "funder of last resort" for the National Redress Scheme.
At least six people died and 21 were injured after two earthquakes (magnitudes 5.1 and 3.7) hit Peru's Chupaca province, Junín region, destroying 48 homes and affecting 300 residents. Emergency teams are clearing rubble amid fears of more trapped victims.
England secured a narrow victory over Norway in Miami, with Jude Bellingham scoring twice. The match was marked by controversy over a disallowed Norway goal and a potential interference from a hanging cable. Post-match, tensions flared between England manager Thomas Tuchel and Bellingham.
Wade S. Christofferson, a 73-year-old former Mormon church leader, pleaded guilty in a US federal court in Ohio to coercing and enticing minors. The charges stem from incidents involving two young girls, one in Utah and another in Ohio, with investigations initiated after a sexually explicit FaceTime call and subsequent reports.
Edmund Rice Education Australia will contest a move by abuse survivors to hold it liable for compensation claims against the Christian Brothers, sparking a potentially costly legal battle. Survivors fear inadequate compensation as the Christian Brothers faces bankruptcy.
A special counsel team is seeking a 13-year prison sentence for Unification Church leader Han Hak-ja on charges including bribing former first lady Kim Keon Hee with luxury gifts in exchange for church favors.
John Constable's "The Hay Wain" (1821) is re-examined in Ipswich, highlighting its enduring appeal and modern parodies. The exhibition contrasts the painting's temperate scene with the current heatwave, prompting reflections on climate change and Constable's role as a conservationist.
OSCE Secretary-General Feridun Sinirlioglu reportedly offered to assist in ousting the head of the Armenian Apostolic Church during a phone call with Russian pranksters posing as Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan. The pranksters claimed the OSCE's help would be a 'trump card' to remove Catholicos Karekin II.
South Korea's Supreme Court confirmed prison sentences for a shaman and a former Unification Church official in a bribery case involving gifts allegedly given to former first lady Kim Keon Hee. The court upheld sentences of five years for shaman Jeon Seong-bae and 1 1/2 years for ex-church official Yun Young-ho.
Russia has banned diesel exports to stabilize its domestic market following Ukrainian drone attacks on refineries, which have caused gasoline shortages and price spikes. Meanwhile, Russian missile and drone attacks killed at least three in Kyiv and four in Odesa.
Five women have accused Archbishop Cristobal Lopez Romero of Rabat of sexual assault. The Spanish-born cleric denies wrongdoing and is cooperating with a Vatican inquiry into the allegations, which include inappropriate physical contact and prolonged embraces.
A historic church in Melling, Lancashire, facing closure after 700 years due to a £750,000 repair bill, was saved by the discovery of nine gold Britannia coins worth nearly £30,000, hidden under the altar.
Descendants of Dred Scott and Chief Justice Roger Taney met in Washington D.C. as the Supreme Court ruled on birthright citizenship. The ruling affirmed that most babies born on U.S. soil are citizens, countering arguments by the Trump administration.
Descendants of Dred Scott and Chief Justice Roger Taney met in Washington D.C. as the Supreme Court ruled on birthright citizenship. The ruling affirmed that most babies born on U.S. soil are citizens, countering arguments by the Trump administration.
Russia promotes 'traditional values' through church-state initiatives like family days to combat a declining birth rate, exacerbated by war casualties and emigration. Despite official campaigns, high divorce rates and falling marriage levels highlight a disconnect with reality.
Descendants of Dred Scott and Chief Justice Roger Taney, who authored the infamous Dred Scott decision, met recently in Washington D.C. The meeting occurred as the Supreme Court grappled with birthright citizenship, a case that echoes the 1857 ruling.
St Wilfrid's Church in Melling, near Lancaster, was saved from closure after a hoard of nine gold Britannia coins, worth nearly £30,000, was discovered hidden under the altar. The church needed £750,000 for urgent repairs and was struggling to stay open.
