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July 2, 2026
Editor's Choice/Geopolitics

Vatican Declares Historic Schism as Lefebvrist Bishops Defy Papal Authority

The Vatican has formally declared that the Society of Saint Pius X, commonly known as the Lefebvrists, has entered into schism with the Catholic Church after the group’s leadership proceeded with the

Diplomacy/Geopolitics

Pope Leo XIV Appoints Third Woman to Lead a Vatican Department, Extending Shift in Church Leadership

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Italian Salesian nun Alessandra Smerilli as prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, making her the third woman to lead one of the Vatican’s highest-ranking departments. The decision, reported by El País, continues

July 1, 2026

Brother Biden: Freemasonry Move Risks Catholic Rift

Geopolitics/United States

Former US President Joe Biden, a self-professed Catholic, has joined an African-American Masonic lodge as a ‘Master Mason’. The Vatican takes a dim view

Vatican Condemns AI as a Threat to Truth and Human Freedom

Social/World

The Vatican has issued a strong warning about the potential dangers of artificial intelligence (AI), cautioning that the technology holds “the shadow of evil”

Vatican Declares Historic Schism as Lefebvrist Bishops Defy Papal Authority

July 2, 2026
Editor's Choice/Geopolitics

The Vatican has formally declared that the Society of Saint Pius X, commonly known as the Lefebvrists, has entered into schism with the Catholic Church after the group’s leadership proceeded with the

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Pope Leo XIV Appoints Third Woman to Lead a Vatican Department, Extending Shift in Church Leadership

July 1, 2026
Diplomacy/Geopolitics

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Italian Salesian nun Alessandra Smerilli as prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, making her the third woman to lead one of the Vatican’s highest-ranking

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China Cracks Down on Online Religion Amid Scandals and Booming Temple Economy

September 20, 2025
Diplomacy/Human Rights

China has launched a sweeping crackdown on online religious activity, introducing strict new rules that target digital preaching, artificial intelligence-driven fortune-telling, and the monetization of spiritual practices. The move follows a series

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The Evolution of Hinduism and Its Enduring Relevance

February 21, 2025
Columns

If there were a discussion on the art of living, many people would enthusiastically participate and listen to the views of experts. On the other hand, if there were a discussion on

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Vatican Condemns AI as a Threat to Truth and Human Freedom

January 30, 2025
Social/World

The Vatican has issued a strong warning about the potential dangers of artificial intelligence (AI), cautioning that the technology holds “the shadow of evil” and urging governments to take a more proactive

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Brother Biden: Freemasonry Move Risks Catholic Rift

January 26, 2025
Geopolitics/United States

Former US President Joe Biden, a self-professed Catholic, has joined an African-American Masonic lodge as a ‘Master Mason’. The Vatican takes a dim view of Freemasonry, and Catholics who join the fraternal

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Catholic Church Reiterates Ban on Gay Men Entering Priesthood

January 22, 2025
Russia/World

The Catholic Church has reaffirmed its long-standing position prohibiting homosexual men from joining the priesthood, with Archbishop Paolo Pezzi of the Archdiocese of the Mother of God in Moscow dismissing recent media

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Atheists: Genuine Thinkers, Not to Be Despised

October 24, 2024
Columns

Since time immemorial, people have inevitably wondered where they came from and where they will go after death, when their bodies are either buried or cremated. Saints and religious scriptures from around

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Russia Condemns New Ukrainian Anti-Religious Law

August 27, 2024
World

The Russian Embassy in Colombo has issued a strong condemnation of a new Ukrainian law, alleging it is a deliberate move to undermine Christianity. The press release highlights the recent adoption by

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