Florence Gildea
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ISIS claims of responsibility for Las Vegas shooting meet widespread scepticism
Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the shooting in Las Vegas on Sunday night which left 59 people dead and over 500 injured. US officials have said, however, that there is no established link between the shooter, Stephen Paddock, and any terrorist organisation.
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After the Las Vegas shootings, what is the point of prayer?
As people tweet out prayers for the victims of the Las Vegas shootings, just as they have in response to previous terrorist attacks, we're left wondering: is it worth praying?
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40 Catholic institutions pull out of fossil fuel investments
Forty Catholic institutions from around the world announced on Tuesday, the anniversary of the death of St Francis of Assisi, that they were shunning investments in fossil fuels.
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Does religion 'work'? Why it's more than a psychological crutch
The view of religion as a flight from reality is popular among secular people. But is it also held by people within the church?
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Passengers 'self-evacuate' train when man begins quoting the Bible
A man quoting passages from the Bible prompted fellow passengers on a rush-hour train to force open the doors and climb onto the tracks, causing long delays.
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Egyptian Church ravaged by sectarian violence in 2013 finally reopens
A church in Minya was re-opened on Saturday after renovations in the wake of damage caused by sectarian attacks.
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'Anyone who speaks out about pro-life is automatically perceived as wrong': Student Union President faces call for 'impeachment'
More than 1,000 students at University College Dublin (UCD) have called for the impeachment of their pro-life student union president after she withdrew information about access to abortion services from a magazine for new students.
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'Glamping' pods could be the answer to cash-strapped churches' prayers
For churches struggling to get people through the doors on a Sunday morning, letting them stay overnight may be the answer.
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Teen told he was 'not welcome' at school for identifying as transgender
American teen claims he has been banned from the private Christian school he has attended since nursery because of his gender identity.
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'If you liked it then you should've put a ring on it': Does that mean I can marry myself?
A growing number of women are marrying themselves as a declaration of self-love. What can this trend tell us about how marriage is seen in contemporary culture, and how should Christians view it?
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Explainer: What's behind Ireland's abortion referendum?
As it stands, Ireland is one of the last European countries where abortion remains illegal in all cases, except those where the mother's life is clearly endangered.
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Nepalese Christians released after being imprisoned for praying for a mentally ill woman
Four Nepali Christians have had their sentence of five years' imprisonment for 'violence and witchcraft', after praying for a woman with mental illnesses, overturned.