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Watch: Sarah Mullally becomes first woman to lead the Church of England

Sarah Mullally was installed as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury on 25 March 2026, marking a historic shift for the Church of England in its 1,400-year history amid ongoing internal divisions.

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Sarah Mullally makes history as first woman to lead Church of England

She worked in the UK’s state-run National Health Service for more than three decades, rising to become its chief nursing officer for England in 1999.

Food and Drink

Square or rounded?: How to eat yours on International Waffle Day

Waffles are consider a sweet delicious delicacy in large parts of Scandinavia, but did you know that this day of worldwide celebration has its roots in religion? Read on dear reader...

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Eid al-Fitr celebrated by Muslims across Europe amid global conflicts

From Moscow to Sarajevo and Pristina, Muslims have been celebrating Eid al-Fitr to mark the end of Ramadan with prayers and community spirit, while reflecting on the impact of conflicts around the world.

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Georgia

Georgian Orthodox Patriarch Ilia II died at 93

Ilia II was hospitalised on Tuesday morning in critical condition with "mass bleeding from the stomach," the director of the Caucasus Medical Centre said.

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Watch: Faith leaders pray over Trump in Oval Office

A video shared by White House deputy chief of staff Dan Scavino shows US President Donald Trump sitting in the Oval Office as faith leaders gather around him to pray. Scavino posted the footage on X with a message saying, “God Bless the USA.”

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Mysterious men-only Mithras cult site found by German archaeologists

German archaeologists have discovered new insights into Bavaria's Roman past from an ancient buried temple where Roman legionaries once worshipped the sun god Mithras.

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Saint Francis of Assisi's remains on show in historic exhibition

To mark the 800th anniversary of the death of St Francis of Assisi, Christian faithful will for the first time be able to pray before his remains in the lower church of the Basilica dedicated to the saint.

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Ash Wednesday: Millions mark start of Lent in the Philippines

Millions of Filipinos observe Ash Wednesday with an ash cross, marking the start of Lent in the predominantly Christian nation

Moments

Fancy pizza with a view when visiting the Vatican?

The Vatican unveils plans to expand the visitor experience to mark the 400th anniversary of St. Peter’s Basilica.

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European Book Prize winner Javier Cercas on faith, facts and lies

Javier Cercas won the 2025 European Book Prize with 'God's madman at the end of the world', a novel about one of Pope Francis' last trips before his death. In a wide-ranging interview, the acclaimed writer tells Euronews about life in the Vatican, Spain's military coup and fighting fake news.

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Inside the UNESCO-listed churches drawing pilgrims to Cyprus

The Troodos region is home to 10 UNESCO-listed churches, which draw religious tourists from across the globe.

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Cuba's Santeros offer gifts and ask deities for peace amid crises

Afro-Cuban Santeros perform ceremonies to ask for peace and health during regional conflict.

World News

Religious practice is declining in Europe, Pew Research Centre says

Between 2010 and 2020, atheists represented the fastest-growing population group on the continent, according to new data.

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Japan: 100 worshippers endure icy waters for Shinto ritual in Tokyo

The annual Kanchu Misogi ritual saw around 100 worshippers plunge into icy water at a Tokyo shrine on Sunday.

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Ethiopians gather for Orthodox Christmas Eve candlelight ceremony

Thousands gathered for Ethiopia's Orthodox Christmas Eve in Addis Ababa, marking the end of a 43-day fast with prayers, hymns, and midnight Mass.

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Young men in Greece dive for wooden cross in Epiphany celebration

Greeks celebrate Epiphany with the traditional blessing of the waters. In Piraeus, men dove into the cold sea to retrieve a wooden cross for good fortune.

Vatican

Pope Leo XIV asks that Rome welcome foreigners as 2025 draws to an end

The Vatican this week released statistics showing 3.2 million people had participated in Vatican liturgies, audiences, Angelus prayers and Jubilee audiences this year.

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The Islamic Civilization Centre in Uzbekistan: a modern masterpiece of Central Asia

In partnership with Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan

Islamic Civilization Centre in Uzbekistan stands as a modern architectural masterpiece rooted in centuries-old traditions.

Spain

Police dismantle Spanish cult that used illicit drugs in its rituals

Spanish police arrested five people running a group that charged hefty sums for rituals involving animal sacrifice and illicit drugs. The cult leader was jailed after followers required psychiatric treatment.