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'Two or three years and I'll be off to the Father's House' â Pope Francis jokes about his own death
Pope Francis has suggested that he may not have long left as the head of the Catholic Church in a revealing interview given yesterday during his plane trip back from Korea.
Yazidis have escaped Mount Sinjar but still face brutal attacks
"For those dying under torture, being beheaded and crucified, nothing we're doing is enough," warns AMAR chair, Baroness Nicolson.
Violence against Christians in Pakistan on the rise
More than 120 Pakistani Christians have been killed in the last year, a new report confirms.
Tensions ease following 'racist' police shooting
A peaceful atmosphere has descended upon Ferguson, Missouri, after days of violence sparked by a fatal shooting.
How can we tackle the stigma around mental health?
The conversation on mental health has opened up once again this week following the tragic suicide of Robin Williams. What can the Church do to help those living with depression?
US mission to rescue Yazidis 'far less likely'
The US may no longer attempt to rescue Iraqis trapped on Mount Sinjar, a statement from the Pentagon has confirmed.
How can we pray for Iraq?
As the world watches on in horror, it's difficult to know where to even begin praying, so we've bought together some of the prayer resources available online.
Over 28 million people need humanitarian aid in the Middle East, warns Oxfam
Oxfam has warned that the Middle East "sits on a precipice", with nearly 30 million people in desperate need of humanitarian assistance.
Yazidis on Mount Sinjar: could escalate to genocide within days or hours
News reports show desperate refugees stranded on a mountain in northern Iraq clamouring to board aid helicopters as they deliver vital food and water.
Christian Institute threatens freedom of speech lawsuit
The Christian Institute has condemned the government's latest plans for independent schools, saying they will curtail freedom of speech.
RAF aid drops in Iraq: thousands remain stranded on 'death valley'
RAF planes have dropped essential supplies to aid refugees still trapped on Sinjar Mountain in northern Iraq, the Department for International Development has confirmed.
Gaza ceasefire holds - negotiations between Hamas and Israel resume today
The latest 72-hour ceasefire in Gaza, which took effect at 9pm GMT on Sunday, is holding so far.
Chinese Christian human rights lawyer released from prison
Prominent Christian human rights lawyer Gao Zhisheng has been released by Chinese authorities, his brother has confirmed.
Danger of extremism in UK nurseries, warns Education Secretary
Newly-appointed Education Secretary Nicky Morgan has announced that funding will be withdrawn from schools and nurseries with links to extremism.
40,000 Iraqis forced to flee IS are now dying on Sinjar mountain
An estimated 40,000 Iraqis are stranded on a mountainside in northern Iraq without food, water or sanitation, having been forced out of their homes by IS militants.
As fighting resumes in Gaza, 'humanitarian emergency' declared
The three-day ceasefire between Israel and Gaza has ended, with reports of 21 rockets being fired over the border from Hamas militants.