King Charles in Rome: Why the Church of England and Catholic Church have a complicated ecumenical relationship October 22, 2025 at 11:55PM

King Charles III and Queen Camilla are set to pray with Pope Leo XIV in the Sistine Chapel, marking a historic moment of reconciliation five centuries after Henry VIII's break with Rome. This unprecedented joint prayer signifies a significant step towards healing the religious rift, with the Vatican and Buckingham Palace emphasizing faith and fellowship.

Flights cancelled and a 'mega strike' disrupted as dangerous winds hit New Zealand October 22, 2025 at 11:24PM

Dangerous winds battered New Zealand for the second time in a week, causing widespread flight cancellations, power outages, and school closures. The severe gales, with gusts reaching up to 230 km/h, disrupted a major industrial walkout by over 100,000 health and education workers. While no deaths were reported from Thursday's storms, the weather also exacerbated wildfire risks.

‘Symbol of devotion’: US lawmaker urges Pentagon to reconsider beard-shaving policy for Sikhs; cites religious significance October 22, 2025 at 11:14PM

Congressman Thomas R. Suozzi urged the Pentagon to reevaluate its beard-shaving policy, citing concerns for Sikh, Muslim, and African American service members. He emphasized that religious and cultural practices, like uncut hair for Sikhs and beards for Muslims, are deeply held beliefs.

Rubio will travel to Israel after Vance's visit to ensure fragile Gaza ceasefire holds October 22, 2025 at 11:25PM