(RNS) — This week’s photo selection includes the traditionalist group Society of St. Pius X ordaining bishops, the devastating twin earthquakes in Venezuela an…

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Pope Leo XIV is urging the Society of St. Pius X to abandon plans to consecrate new bishops without papal approval, a move the Vatican war…

In his letter to the head of the canonically irregular society, Pope Leo XIV described the SSPX's plans to consecrate new bishops in defiance of his commands t…

People who rely on wheelchairs say that industry consolidation driven by private equity means long delays in getting them fixed, which isolates them from socie…

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King Charles opened the Scottish Parliament, urging MSPs to prioritize climate action and fair governance as new and veteran lawmakers gathered. The ceremony h…

Luca Guadagnino hopes his AI-themed thriller *Artificial* may still get a theatrical release despite distribution delays, while warning AI is drastically alter…

Tosyl groups surprisingly direct the assembly of pillararenes, acting as invisible control switches, enabling precise control over their structure and function…

Xenophobic violence in South Africa ahead of the 2026 election threatens investment and economic stability, despite migrants contributing about two jobs each a…

The Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) will consecrate four bishops without papal consent, openly challenging Vatican authority, as the group rejects modern reforms …

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