Catholic Archbishop of Glasgow announces half of all parishes to close in next five to ten years
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Glasgow announced in early October 2026 that it would reduce the number of its parishes by roughly half, cutting them from around 80 to about 40, and close 24 churches over the next five to ten years.
Baptist pastor criticized for exercise that involved children smashing statues of the Virgin Mary
Pastor Jonathan Shelley of Stedfast Baptist Church led children in a Bible drill on October 11, 2026, during a service focused on the Ten Commandments, with winners rewarded by smashing small statues of the Virgin Mary and angelic figures on the stage.
Nigerian bishop suspends all operations after series of violence incidents towards faithful and property
The Catholic Diocese of Gboko suspended operations at several of its institutions in the community of Ihugh and withdrew all diocesan personnel after a series of attacks, arsons, and threats, according to a pastoral letter and decree issued by Bishop William Avenya.
71-year old Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer after removal of lower lobe of his right lung
Pope Leo XIV was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma after doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung during surgery on Tuesday, the Vatican announced in a medical bulletin. The 71-year-old pontiff underwent the procedure at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital following the discovery of a nodule during routine examinations.