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South Korean jet accidentally bombs church during drills

Seven people are injured, four seriously, during the incident in a city near the border with the North.

BBC News - 11h

Seven NZ churches targeted in suspected arson spree

Four churches were burned while evidence suggests three more were targeted but did not catch fire.

BBC News - Feb. 22

'Thou shalt not steal' painting stolen from church

The artworks were taken from St Andrew's Church in Little Steeping sometime last week.

BBC News - 6d

German Catholic Church condemns provocative carnival float linking Jesus to church sex abuse

Yahoo News - Feb. 26

German Catholic Church condemns carnival float linking Jesus to church sex abuse

Germany’s Catholic Church has sharply criticized a carnival float made for a big street parade in the western city of Cologne that linked Jesus with the church abuse scandal

ABC News - Feb. 26

‘More drilling’ isn’t the solution Trump is hoping for

President Trump is prioritizing energy independence and oil production, going so far as to declare an "energy emergency." Market realities, however, may limit the effectiveness of this strategy.

The Hill - Feb. 27

Pope Francis Put Church Above His Health, Vatican Observers Say

Many who know him said that Francis, driven by a sense of mission and a discipline born of his early training, essentially worked himself into the hospital.

The New York Times - Feb. 22

What happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church when a pope becomes sick or incapacitated?

The Vatican has detailed laws and rituals to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, but not when he is sick

ABC News - Feb. 23

Ex-Church of England leader could be disciplined over handling of abuse claims

A former leader of the Church of England is among several members of the clergy facing potential disciplinary action over the way the institution handled sexual abuse allegations

ABC News - Feb. 25

Abuse reported to church 17 years before police told

A claim against Anthony Pierce may have been made to the church years before police were told.

BBC News - Feb. 26

Life without parole for Nice church attacker who murdered three

Brahim Aouissaoui claimed the fatal stabbings at a church in southern French city were revenge on westerners. A Tunisian man who fatally stabbed three people in a terrorist attack at a church in ...

The Guardian - Feb. 26

Vance jabs at Catholic Church as Pope Francis remains hospitalized

Vice President JD Vance took jabs at the Catholic Church's criticism of Trump administration policies during his remarks at the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast. This comes as Pope Francis ...

CBS News - 6d

What Would the Church Say About End-of-Life Decisions for a Pope?

Francis has weighed in publicly before on ethics for end-of-life medical situations, but it is unknown whether he has made known his own wishes should he face such a crossroads.

The New York Times - 4d

Architect behind St. John's Abbey Church helped inspire "The Brutalist"

The Oscar-winning film "The Brutalist" was inspired in part by St. John's Abbey Church, thanks to a book written by a monk who worked with architect Marcel Breuer.

CBS News - 17h

Big Oil isn’t big on ‘drill, baby, drill’ — turning Trump to Canada and Greenland

U.S. oil companies see stock buybacks and dividend hikes as more attractive than boosting production.

MarketWatch - 2d

Planes diverted as China conducts rare military drill near Australia

China's naval exercise in the Tasman Sea has put Australia and New Zealand on alert, with Canberra calling it "unusual".

BBC News - Feb. 21

Chinese Navy Drills in Tasman Sea Unnerve Australia and New Zealand

The vessels were sailing in the Tasman Sea, and their announced intent to perform exercises prompted a call for commercial flights to divert course.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

Australia says China's "live fire" drill warning diverted flights midair

Australia's defense forces, joined by New Zealand, have been monitoring Chinese navy vessels since they were spotted last week.

CBS News - Feb. 21

China conducts second live-fire drill near New Zealand

Report from New Zealand navy personnel comes a day after similar drill forced multiple airlines to change flight paths between Australia and New Zealand. Get our breaking news email , free app ...

The Guardian - Feb. 22

Taiwan condemns China over unannounced live-fire naval drills

Exercises are latest sign of disruption as People’s Liberation Army expands operations

Financial Times - Feb. 26

Taiwan condemns China for conducting shooting drills off its coast

Taiwan has condemned China’s military exercises after Beijing designated an area to conduct shooting drills off the self-governed island’s southwest coast

ABC News - Feb. 26

U.S., Canada forces conduct drills in Greenland in sub-zero temps

Local temperatures were regularly below 0 degrees Fahrenheit and the coldest days reached minus 29 degrees F (-34 C), officials said.

CBS News - Feb. 27

No reason for China to apologise to Australia for live-fire drills, ambassador says

Xiao Qian says exercises in Tasman Sea posed ‘no threat’ to Australia as previously unreported communications between pilots and air traffic controllers show confusion over drills. Follow our ...

The Guardian - 6d

Video shows historical reenactment, not genuine Taiwanese army drill

Yahoo News - 1d

7 injured by 'abnormally' dropped bombs during South Korean military drill

Annual U.S.-South Korea joint exercise are scheduled to begin this month.

ABC News - 8h

How a church administrator tracked down the woman now accused of killing her father and 3 others

On a May afternoon two years ago, Christyn Akin-Crockett found herself in an unusual situation.

NBC News - Feb. 22

Judge blocks Trump immigration policy allowing arrests in churches for some religious groups

Lawyers for plaintiffs said many immigrants are afraid to attend religious services while the government enforces the new rule.

NBC News - Feb. 26

NATO holds military drills as leaders express concerns over Trump's shifting foreign policy

In Romania, which shares a border with Ukraine, NATO is holding its largest combat exercises of the year. The drills come as European leaders are expressing rising concern over the military ...

CBS News - Feb. 20

Commercial flights diverted as Chinese warships undertake apparent live-fire drill in sea between Australia and New Zealand

Three Chinese vessels currently in international waters notified Australia’s defence department before the drill. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

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