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Sami Remains Returned to Luleå After 150 Years

150 years ago, remains of two Sami people were dug up from their graves in the Luleå area and taken to Lund University. On Saturday, they were returned at a Sami ceremony in Gammelstad outside Luleå.
Sami Remains Returned to Luleå After 150 Years

World Leaders Celebrate Election of Pope Leo XIV

World leaders are sensing future confidence and optimism in the election of Pope Leo XIV. The Pope "inspires the world through his commitment to peace and dialogue", writes the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
World Leaders Celebrate Election of Pope Leo XIV

National Archives Complete with Älvdalen Church Records on Witch Trials

Now the National Archives' church archives are complete when Älvdalen – as the last congregation in the Church of Sweden – hands over its archive to the authority. Here are found, among other things, lists of the witch trials.
National Archives Complete with Älvdalen Church Records on Witch Trials

Seven in Ten Congregations Face Crime Risk, New Report Reveals

Seven out of ten congregations have been exposed to crime, shows a new report commissioned by the Agency for Support to Faith Communities. .
Seven in Ten Congregations Face Crime Risk, New Report Reveals

Sweden's Cardinal Arborelius: A Humble Voice in Catholic Leadership

When a new pope is to be elected, Sweden's first cardinal of all time, Bishop Anders Arborelius, is with great probability one of those who will decide who it will be. Yet, he does not see himself as a power holder.
Sweden's Cardinal Arborelius: A Humble Voice in Catholic Leadership

Sweden's Cardinal Arborelius: A Humble Figure in the Catholic Church

When a new pope is to be elected, Sweden's first cardinal of all time, Bishop Anders Arborelius, is with great likelihood one of those who will decide who it will be. Yet, he does not see himself as a power holder.
Sweden's Cardinal Arborelius: A Humble Figure in the Catholic Church

Swedish Church's Timely Share Sale Shields Assets from Market Plunge

2024 was a successful year for the Church of Sweden's asset management, as the result landed at over 1. 1 billion kronor.
Swedish Church's Timely Share Sale Shields Assets from Market Plunge

NATO and the UN have higher confidence than the government

Nato and the UN have greater confidence than both the parliament and the government, shows Medieakademins 28th confidence barometer. But confidence in Swedish defence and security authorities is record-high.
NATO and the UN have higher confidence than the government

Bishop urges prayer against bombings

The Swedish Church in the Stockholm diocese will, from Sunday's service onwards, pray for an end to the bombings, reports P4 Stockholm. .
Bishop urges prayer against bombings

Suspected Large-Scale Fraud with Norwegian Aid

A man who works for a church-based aid organization in Norway is suspected of embezzling aid funds worth tens of millions of kronor. .
Suspected Large-Scale Fraud with Norwegian Aid

This is what happens in 2025

Donald Trump returns to the White House in Washington DC and Germany can get a new government. Sweden's women's football team plays the European Championship and the women's volleyball team gets the chance to participate in the World Championship for the first time.
This is what happens in 2025

Tsunami victims honored in Uppsala Cathedral

The tsunami disaster's victims were honored with a memorial service in Uppsala Cathedral on Boxing Day. No one is as present as the absent, said Archbishop Martin Modéus.
Tsunami victims honored in Uppsala Cathedral

The Church Takes Action Against Relationship Violence

The Swedish Church is gathering strength to improve its ability to detect and prevent violence in close relationships. It has become clear to us that we need to improve our knowledge, says Marit Norén, priest and method developer at the Church Office in Uppsala, to TT.
The Church Takes Action Against Relationship Violence

Breakthrough for the Church of Sweden – young people driving

The Swedish Church is sensing a morning breeze. In 2024, more people than in many years have chosen to become members – and among the young, the increase is largest.
Breakthrough for the Church of Sweden – young people driving

The Kumla hackers gained access to "almost everything"

Kumla has shut down all IT systems to determine the extent of the cyberattack that has affected the municipality. Right now, we are working analogously for 48 hours to be able to work undisturbed, says municipal director Gunilla Mueller Prabin.
The Kumla hackers gained access to "almost everything"

More and more people are lighting digital candles

During All Saints' weekend, many Swedes gather to light candles at graves and memorials – and online. Over the weekend, the Church of Sweden is expected to fill its map with tens of thousands of digital candles.
More and more people are lighting digital candles

Photographer Elisabeth Ohlson has died

The photographer Elisabeth Ohlson has died, according to her closest relatives for Sveriges Radio's Culture News. She became 63 years old.
Photographer Elisabeth Ohlson has died

The Church Honors Victims of Witch Trials

In three cemeteries in Härnösand, memorial stones have now been erected with names of people who fell victim to the witch trials in the 17th century, local media reports. .
The Church Honors Victims of Witch Trials

The Church of Sweden: No Ban on Bride Delivery

Handing over the bride in connection with marriage, the Church of Sweden will not be prohibited. A unanimous committee at the church assembly has come to this conclusion, reports Dagen.
The Church of Sweden: No Ban on Bride Delivery

The New Testament for the first time in South Sami

For the first time in history, the entire New Testament has been translated into South Sami. On Sunday, "Orre testament" will be launched at the high mass in Västerås Cathedral.
The New Testament for the first time in South Sami

Asatru believers can get their first burial ground in Sweden

Believers in Asatru can get their own burial ground in Karlstad diocese. In 2023, the Nordic Asa Society applied for a special burial ground for believers in Asatru to be established in Karlstad diocese.
Asatru believers can get their first burial ground in Sweden
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