Pope Francis fired on Saturday a bishop in Texas who was one of his loudest American critics within the Catholic Church, a highly rare dismissal that appeared to reflect the growing rift between the Vatican and a more conservative wing of the church. (Graham & Horowitz, The New York Times)
Read MoreMore than 85% of people are worried about the impact of online disinformation and 87% believe it has already harmed their country’s politics, according to a global survey, as the United Nations announced a plan to tackle the phenomenon. (Henley, The Guardian)
Read MoreAfter a massive consultation of Catholics around the world and a Vatican summit to discuss the future of the church, Pope Francis has directed theologians to tread new paths, shift paradigms and embrace synodality. (Giangravé, Religion News Service)
Read MoreThe 1,200 word letter was initiated by The Jewish News in London and organised in partnership with The Jerusalem Post to highlight the impact of public protests against Israel and rising levels of antisemitic abuse after Hamas’s attack on Israel a month ago, and the ensuing conflict. (Farber, The TImes UK)
Read MoreWhen churchgoers find a new congregation, most say their reasons for change had a little to do with both their old and new churches.For most of those changing churches, changing homes was a factor. Three in 5 church switchers (60%) say a residential move impacted their decision to leave their previous church and begin attending a new one. (Earls, Lifeway Research)
Read MoreGannett, the biggest newspaper chain in the U.S., no longer has a blank space under the title of “Taylor Swift reporter.” today, West will be working out of the Tennessean’s newsroom for USA Today and the chain’s more than 200 local dailies, reporting on all things Swift… and only on all things Swift. (Willman, Variety)
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