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Iran's New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Fights Trump, Israel, Anger At Home
For most of his 56 years, Mojtaba Khamenei has kept a low profile in the Islamic Republic, quietly building networks of influence in the country's security apparatus, its clergy and within its wealthy business elite.
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Buddharoid: Japan unveils AI Robot Monk To Support Shrinking Buddhist Clergy
Researchers in Japan have unveiled Buddharoid, an AI-powered robot monk designed to support shrinking Buddhist communities as temples face closure due to depopulation and declining religious affiliation.
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After Summons, Bhagwant Mann, Akal Takht Face Off Over Time Of Appearance
A fresh flashpoint has emerged between Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Sri Akal Takht Sahib, the highest temporal seat of Sikhs, over the timing of the chief minister's appearance before the clergy for his alleged "anti-Sikh" statements.
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'Misbehaving Monks': Massive Sex Scandal Shakes Thailand's Buddhist Clergy
Reverence for the saffron-robed Buddhist monkhood is deeply woven into Thai society, but a sex extortion scandal has besmirched the clergy and left the devout questioning their faith.
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Pope Leo Takes First Action To Address Abuse By Catholic Clergy
Pope Leo appointed a French archbishop as the new leader of the Vatican's commission on clergy sexual abuse, in the US pontiff's first public move to confront an issue that has damaged the global Church's credibility.
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Russian Church In US Rejects "Feminised" West, Calls Masturbation "Unmanly"
ROCOR, founded by clergy fleeing the 1917 Russian Revolution, is considered the most conservative Orthodox jurisdiction in the US.
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Scientists Reveal Most And Least Satisfying Jobs In The World
A new study has revealed the most and the least satisfying jobs in the world. For the study, researchers studied the data from the Estonian Biobank and analysed about 59,000 people and 263 occupations.
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Religious Certificate Required Only If Live-In Partners Related: Uttarakhand Civil Code Panel Member
A religious certificate from clergy members will be required at the time of registering a live-in relationship only if the partners have a pre-existing relation falling under the prohibited category, the panel that framed the rules for UCC said.
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Church Of England Bishop Of Indian Origin Accused Of Sexual Assault, Groping
One woman accused the Rt Rev Dr John Perumbalath of kissing her without consent and groping her and another woman accused him of sexual harassment.
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Who Is George Jacob Koovakad, Indian Priest Elevated To Cardinal By The Pope?
George Jacob Koovakad, 51, was officially inducted during a ceremony at St. Peter's Basilica, attended by clergy and dignitaries from around the world.
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What Does Being Declared 'Tankhaiya' Mean? Understanding The Guilty Verdict For Violating Sikh Code
This punishment, pronounced by the Sikh clergy, involves public atonement for violations of the Sikh rehat maryada.
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Over 100 Priests Accused Of Child Sex Abuse Still Active In Portugal Church
President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, who came under fire in October for saying 400 cases of alleged sexual abuse by clergy members did not seem to be "particularly high", said the Church must be held accountable.
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Portugal Catholic Clergy Sexually Abused Close To 5,000 Minors: Report
Catholic clergy in Portugal have abused nearly 5,000 children since 1950, an independent commission said on Monday after hearing hundreds of victims' accounts.
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"Cannot Rely Upon Islamic Clergy To Decide On Point Of Law": Kerala High Court
Kerala High Court on Monday made it clear that it cannot rely upon Islamic clergy to decide on a point of law related to Muslim personal law. On this, Court clarified why ordinary scholars and the Islamic clergy have no formal legal training.
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"Zero Tolerance": Pope Francis On Sexual Assault By Members Of The Clergy
The Catholic Church must show "zero tolerance" to sexual assault by members of the clergy, Pope Francis said in excerpts of an interview with a Portuguese television channel broadcast Sunday.
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Iran's New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Fights Trump, Israel, Anger At Home
For most of his 56 years, Mojtaba Khamenei has kept a low profile in the Islamic Republic, quietly building networks of influence in the country's security apparatus, its clergy and within its wealthy business elite.
-
Buddharoid: Japan unveils AI Robot Monk To Support Shrinking Buddhist Clergy
Researchers in Japan have unveiled Buddharoid, an AI-powered robot monk designed to support shrinking Buddhist communities as temples face closure due to depopulation and declining religious affiliation.
-
After Summons, Bhagwant Mann, Akal Takht Face Off Over Time Of Appearance
A fresh flashpoint has emerged between Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Sri Akal Takht Sahib, the highest temporal seat of Sikhs, over the timing of the chief minister's appearance before the clergy for his alleged "anti-Sikh" statements.
-
'Misbehaving Monks': Massive Sex Scandal Shakes Thailand's Buddhist Clergy
Reverence for the saffron-robed Buddhist monkhood is deeply woven into Thai society, but a sex extortion scandal has besmirched the clergy and left the devout questioning their faith.
-
Pope Leo Takes First Action To Address Abuse By Catholic Clergy
Pope Leo appointed a French archbishop as the new leader of the Vatican's commission on clergy sexual abuse, in the US pontiff's first public move to confront an issue that has damaged the global Church's credibility.
-
Russian Church In US Rejects "Feminised" West, Calls Masturbation "Unmanly"
ROCOR, founded by clergy fleeing the 1917 Russian Revolution, is considered the most conservative Orthodox jurisdiction in the US.
-
Scientists Reveal Most And Least Satisfying Jobs In The World
A new study has revealed the most and the least satisfying jobs in the world. For the study, researchers studied the data from the Estonian Biobank and analysed about 59,000 people and 263 occupations.
-
Religious Certificate Required Only If Live-In Partners Related: Uttarakhand Civil Code Panel Member
A religious certificate from clergy members will be required at the time of registering a live-in relationship only if the partners have a pre-existing relation falling under the prohibited category, the panel that framed the rules for UCC said.
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Church Of England Bishop Of Indian Origin Accused Of Sexual Assault, Groping
One woman accused the Rt Rev Dr John Perumbalath of kissing her without consent and groping her and another woman accused him of sexual harassment.
-
Who Is George Jacob Koovakad, Indian Priest Elevated To Cardinal By The Pope?
George Jacob Koovakad, 51, was officially inducted during a ceremony at St. Peter's Basilica, attended by clergy and dignitaries from around the world.
-
What Does Being Declared 'Tankhaiya' Mean? Understanding The Guilty Verdict For Violating Sikh Code
This punishment, pronounced by the Sikh clergy, involves public atonement for violations of the Sikh rehat maryada.
-
Over 100 Priests Accused Of Child Sex Abuse Still Active In Portugal Church
President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, who came under fire in October for saying 400 cases of alleged sexual abuse by clergy members did not seem to be "particularly high", said the Church must be held accountable.
-
Portugal Catholic Clergy Sexually Abused Close To 5,000 Minors: Report
Catholic clergy in Portugal have abused nearly 5,000 children since 1950, an independent commission said on Monday after hearing hundreds of victims' accounts.
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"Cannot Rely Upon Islamic Clergy To Decide On Point Of Law": Kerala High Court
Kerala High Court on Monday made it clear that it cannot rely upon Islamic clergy to decide on a point of law related to Muslim personal law. On this, Court clarified why ordinary scholars and the Islamic clergy have no formal legal training.
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"Zero Tolerance": Pope Francis On Sexual Assault By Members Of The Clergy
The Catholic Church must show "zero tolerance" to sexual assault by members of the clergy, Pope Francis said in excerpts of an interview with a Portuguese television channel broadcast Sunday.
