The new translation of the New Testament was unveiled at the Gothenburg Book Fair. The Church of Sweden is handing out 200,000 copies of the new Bible to churchgoers on the first Sunday of Advent.
EntertainmentHelena Bergström opens and Niklas Rådström closes. In between, Amanda Romare, Sebastian Siemiatkowski and Pelle Larsson, among others, speak to the Swedish people on the radio. Here are this year's summer speakers.
EntertainmentA parish should have the right to deny employment to a job-seeking priest if he or she does not marry same-sex couples. This has been decided at the church council.
SwedenThe former bishop Caroline Krook is dead. She became 80 years old. Caroline Krook has straight-backed stood up for love, also when it has been uncomfortable, says opera singer Rickard Söderberg.
SwedenDuring Sunday's church service, the Church of Sweden will carry out an extended bell ringing. This is to draw attention to the situation in war-torn Gaza. We cry out for God's peace and that those who are opponents of peace should seek a new path, says Martin Modéus, Archbishop.
SwedenCrown Princess Victoria is traveling to the Vatican to attend Pope Leo XIV's installation mass on Sunday. Archbishop Martin Modéus and Social Minister Jakob Forssmed (CD) are also participating.
Swedish politicsWorld 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.
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