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Tempted by horoscopes and fortune telling? Christ is better, says Pope Francis
Pope Francis issued a warning against horoscopes and fortune telling rather than God on Sunday, in a repeat of a frequent message.
Priests face criminal charges for not reporting abuse, even if heard in confession
Priests who fail to report suspected abuse, even if they hear about it from within the confession box, could face criminal charges.
Maximilian Kolbe: The priest who volunteered to starve to death
Kolbe remembered as a saint and martyr because he volunteered to die in the place of another prisoner.
Can Christians have sex if the wedding date is set? John Piper weighs in
Can Christians cohabit and have sex if their wedding date is already set? That was the question put to famed US pastor John Piper this week on the Ask Pastor John podcast, published at Desiring God today.
John Henry Newman: 9 quotes from the saint and thinker
John Henry Newman, who died on this day in 1890, was one of the greatest figures in English Christianity in the 19th century.
The 'other Francis': The radical Christian legacy of St Clare of Assisi
A devotee of Francis of Assisi, Clare of Assisi was a radical, pioneering and devoted nun committed to a life of poverty and prayer, who continues to inspire today.
Pope bans Catholic clinics in Belgium from offering euthanasia
Pope Francis has intervened to prevent Belgian clinics which are run by Roman Catholic institutions from offering euthanasia to psychiatric patients.
Homelessness in Britain expected to grow by 76 per cent in 10 years: What can Christians do to help?
There number of people sleeping rough across Britain will increase by three quarters (76 per cent) in the next decade, with an estimated 16,000 Britons homeless by 2026. Christian charities have urged widespread action to prevent the dire predictions becoming a reality.
Why I'm evangelical about Greenbelt â even the bits that aren't evangelical
WIth renewed controversy over the Christian-based festival, here's why I'm an enthusiastic attender.
Competitive Christianity? Why a summer festival's marketing is raising eyebrows
David's Tent, a five-year-old charismatic conference in Sussex, has bought Google Adwords for Soul Survivor, a major youth festival going through a difficult transition.
The richest deacon in the Church? The fiery faith of St Lawrence of Rome
Today is the feast day of St Lawrence of Rome, an early Church deacon, martyr and bold advocate for the poor.
Pope's letter to gay couple was not an endorsement of their marriage, says Vatican
A congratulatory letter sent by Pope Francis to a same-sex couple about the baptism of their children was a standard set letter sent to all who write to the pope, a Vatican source has clarified.
Bishop ramps up pressure on Government to publish gambling review
The Church of England is ramping up pressure on the government to press on and publish its review of high-speed gambling machines, known as the 'crack cocaine' of betting.
Evangelical bishop warns split may be necessary as he spearheads resistance to liberalising CofE
A senior evangelical bishop in the Church of England is spearheading resistance to a perceived drift in teaching on sexuality, hinting that some form of schism may be necessary.
#Bookloversday: Six Christian classics that could change your life
Today is #bookloversday, an occasion to celebrate both books and those who love them. Here are six books about faith that you might not have read but should definitely make time for.
Archbishop Welby admits 'I don't know' about South Sudan peace â but commits to prayer, strengthening the Church
The Archbishop of Canterbury has admitted he questions whether peace is possible in South Sudan after he visited the country last week.