Christianity

Pope and Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally pray together at first meeting

Pope Leo and Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally met privately before going together to a 17th century chapel where they recited prayers in unison.

Role of women in the Anglican, Catholic Churches

Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally was installed on March 25, 2026. Around 37 per cent of active clergy in the Church of England are women.

First female Archbishop of Canterbury to meet Pope Leo

Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally was enthroned on March 25, 2026. She is the first woman to lead the mother church of the world’s 85-million strong Anglican community.

Israel punishes soldiers who desecrated crucifix in southern Lebanon

An Israeli soldier damages the head of a statue of Jesus Christ, in Debel, Lebanon, on April 19.

Trump posts image of himself with Jesus, as administration’s pope criticism continues

Mr Trump reposted an image to his Truth Social account, of an embrace from Jesus, saying that he thought it was "quite nice".

Trump deletes social media post depicting himself as Jesus after outcry from religious leaders

In the illustration, the president’s hands emit shining lights, and his right hand is touching the forehead of a man lying on a bed, wearing a hospital gown.

Vietnam invites Pope Leo XIV for historic visit

Pope Leo said he hoped to “further deepen bilateral ties”.

Theatre review

The Christians a sensitive and humane study of divisions in a megachurch

Wild Rice's The Christians, written written by American playwright Lucas Hnath and directed by Glen Goei, plays till May 2.

Pope Leo heads to Africa on ambitious tour to urge help for continent

Pope Leo XIV gestures as he arrives for a weekly general audience in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican April 8, 2026.

Hostage stand-off and disputed comment: Past papal visits to Africa

FILE PHOTO: Crowds cheer as Pope Francis arrives at Kololo airstrip in Kampala, November 28, 2015. Pope Francis left Kenya for Uganda where he will spend two days before continuing on to Central African Republic, a country wracked by sectarian conflict. REUTERS/Giuseppe Cacace/Pool/File Photo

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