Vatican

Pope Leo Declares Schism as SSPX Defies Rome

Pope Leo's clash with the Society of St Pius X is not only a church disciplinary dispute; it is a test of whether Rome can still contain rebellion when part of Catholic traditionalism no longer wants containment at all.

Sagrada Família Nears Completion, Homes face Demolition 

Barcelona's Sagrada Família nears completion, but plans for the Glory Façade could demolish homes, fuelling local opposition.

Roman Angel Resembling Meloni Painted Over

An angel's face resembled the prime minister. Days later, it vanished.

The Pope’s Turkey Visit: Eastern Mediterranean as Christianity’s Foundation

Pope Leo XIV's first papal journey to Turkey from 27-30 November 2025 placed the eastern Mediterranean once again at the centre of Catholic imagination, inviting Europe to reconsider how geography shaped its tradition.

Truth, Not Trend: Vatican Digitalises Missionaries to Counter AI Slop

The Vatican battles AI-generated 'faith slop' with real digital missionaries, aiming to reclaim spiritual truth in the age of algorithms.

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Europe’s Power Mix is Finally Turning Green

Solar now leads Portugal's electricity grid, mirroring Germany's fossil-fuel milestone, and the evidence points to economics and policy as the true drivers.

Burnham Wants a Constitution. Does Anyone Else?

Britain's new prime minister wants a written constitution, but a Parliament still splintered by Brexit may not agree on what it should say.

Spain Fears Morocco is Winning the 2030 World Cup Final

Spanish anxiety over losing the 2030 World Cup final to Morocco is growing just as Gianni Infantino's authority inside FIFA faces its sharpest challenge yet.

How Disinformation and Panic Overwhelmed Ceuta

A treaty opened Gibraltar's border calmly in July, while a court ruling in Ceuta let panic, rumour and traffickers overwhelm Spain's southern frontier.

Why Sweden is Building a New Spy Agency

Sweden is building its own foreign spy service after a run of Russian espionage cases, a striking break from two centuries of neutrality.