Catholic Bishop Christopher Saunders, 76, found guilty of 13 counts of sexually abusing young Aboriginal men in WA's remote north over 40 years. Colleagues express relief; Church faces criticism for inaction, including not defrocking Saunders.
Christopher Alan Saunders, 76, former Bishop of Broome, found guilty of sexually abusing two young Aboriginal men in Western Australia, convicted of 1 count of sexual penetration and 12 counts of indecent assault.
Migrasia, a Hong Kong charity, uses an AI chatbot, PoBot, integrated into popular messaging apps to support migrant workers, gather exploitation data, and alert governments to emerging issues.
Hong Kong's Catholic diocese has advised its worshippers to avoid masses led by the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX), a conservative group excommunicated by the Vatican. This follows reports of an SSPX priest holding regular events in the city, with the diocese citing the group's rejection of Vatican II teachings and lack of communion with the Church.
Archbishop Sarah Mullally visited Ghana's Cape Coast castle, a former slave trading post, to express "lament" for the Church of England's role in transatlantic slavery and reaffirmed commitment to a controversial £100m fund for affected communities, amidst calls for greater reparations.
A 42-year-old priest has been ordained as bishop for the Catholic diocese of Chifeng, China, filling a nearly two-decade vacancy. The ordination, presided over by Bishop Paul Meng Qinglu, was conducted under the Chinese Catholic Patriotic Association, following a previous bishop's ordination without papal mandate.
Konami's Castlevania series returns to consoles with "Belmont's Curse" in October, a 2D side-scroller set in 1499 Paris. Developed with Evil Empire, the game features Trevor Belmont's daughter, Rose, battling demons and historical figures like Joan of Arc, aiming to reclaim the genre's legacy.
Bishop Auckland, once a mining town, is undergoing a cultural and economic revival thanks to the Auckland Project, founded by Jonathan and Jane Ruffer. The project includes art galleries, a heritage railway, a Roman fort, and the Kynren live-show spectacular, attracting visitors and creating jobs.
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 priest from the excommunicated Society of St. Pius X, a conservative Catholic splinter group, expressed hope that a future pope will readmit them to the Church, citing Pope Benedict XVI's past reconciliation.
The Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) defied Pope Leo XIV by ordaining four new bishops without papal consent in Écône, Switzerland. The Vatican responded by excommunicating the four new bishops, the two consecrating bishops, all SSPX priests, and adhering lay Catholics, citing schism.
The Vatican has excommunicated four bishops and two other bishops from the breakaway Society of Saint Pius X (SPPX) for consecrating bishops without papal approval. The group's formal followers are also declared schismatic and excommunicated.
The Vatican has declared the Society of St Pius X (SSPX) in schism after the group defied Pope Leo XIV by consecrating four bishops without papal approval. The Vatican's doctrinal office stated that the bishops and adherents are excommunicated and their sacraments illicit.
The Vatican has excommunicated the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) for ordaining bishops without Pope Leo's consent, creating a schism. The decision also invalidates sacraments performed by SSPX priests and reverses previous concessions.
The Vatican declared the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) in schism and excommunicated its members after the group ordained four bishops without Pope Leo's approval. This follows a history of tension over SSPX's rejection of Vatican II reforms.
The Vatican has imposed excommunication and schism on the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) and its formal adherents after the group consecrated four bishops in Switzerland without papal authorization, annulling past concessions.
The Vatican declared priests and lay Catholics of the breakaway Society of St Pius X excommunicated for schism after they ordained bishops without Pope Leo XIV's approval. The group, which opposes Vatican II reforms, now celebrates sacraments illicitly.
The Vatican declared the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) in schism and excommunicated its bishops and priests for consecrating new bishops without papal consent. The Vatican warned faithful adhering to the SSPX also face excommunication and invalidated sacraments administered by SSPX priests.
The Vatican has excommunicated six bishops from the ultraconservative Society of St Pius X and warned that lay believers adhering to the group face the same fate. This action follows the group's consecration of four new bishops, defying Pope Leo's plea.
The Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) consecrated four bishops without papal approval in Switzerland, defying Pope Leo XIV's appeal. This move reignites tensions with the Vatican and risks a broader schism within the Catholic Church.
Thousands gathered in Écône, Switzerland, for the ordination of four Catholic bishops from the controversial Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX), defying Pope Leo XIV's appeal. The SSPX rejects Vatican II reforms and insists on Latin Mass, challenging Church unity.
An ultra-conservative Catholic group, the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX), defied Pope Leo by ordaining four bishops in Switzerland without his consent, leading to automatic excommunication. This act, declared a "sacred duty" by the SSPX, risks a schism and poses a significant challenge to Pope Leo's leadership, who had prioritized church unity.
The Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) defied Pope Leo XIV by consecrating four bishops in Econe, Switzerland, without his consent, risking schism and incurring automatic excommunication. The group cited 'sacred duty' to defend traditional Catholic faith, rejecting modernizing reforms.
A breakaway Catholic group, the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX), defied Pope Leo XIV by consecrating four bishops without his sanction in the Swiss Alps. The SSPX, which rejects Vatican II reforms, cited a "state of necessity" to minister to its faithful.
