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Pope Francis Frees Priest Who Leaked Controversial Documents
Pope Francis Frees Priest Who Leaked Controversial Documents

The jailed priest who leaked official Vatican documents has been freed by Pope Francis.

First Nigerian Bishop In Church of England Counters Islamist Terror With Message Of Love In Jesus Christ
First Nigerian Bishop In Church of England Counters Islamist Terror With Message Of Love In Jesus Christ

The first ever Nigerian chosen to be a bishop in the Church of England today spoke of how God is with those suffering pain and loss in Berlin.

VIDEO: What Is Gogglebox Star Rev Kate Bottley\'s Favourite Moment At Christmas?
VIDEO: What Is Gogglebox Star Rev Kate Bottley's Favourite Moment At Christmas?

Gogglebox vicar Kate Bottley has revealed what she enjoys most about Christmas in a festive video from the Church of England.

Church Of England To Debate Suggestions On Sexuality
Church Of England To Debate Suggestions On Sexuality

There will be no immediate changes to Church teaching over gay relationships, it has been hinted.

Nicky Gumbel: Jesus Is The Answer To \'Post-Truth\' Politics
Nicky Gumbel: Jesus Is The Answer To 'Post-Truth' Politics

Nicky Gumbel, vicar of HTB and pioneer of the Alpha course, has written a one-off column for the Express on what Jesus' birth means amid "post-truth" politics.

Nine Out Of Ten Evangelicals Will Give Generously This Christmas
Nine Out Of Ten Evangelicals Will Give Generously This Christmas

Evangelical Christians are significantly more likely to give to charity or volunteer this Christmas than the average population.

What Do Churches Do When Christmas Day Falls On A Sunday?
What Do Churches Do When Christmas Day Falls On A Sunday?

Most evangelical Christian pastors in the United States will hold church services on Christmas Day, which falls on a Sunday this year for the first time in more than ten years.

How London Churches Are Battling The Housing Crisis
How London Churches Are Battling The Housing Crisis

Churches in London are benefiting from an innovative scheme designed to enable them to beat the vast cost of housing.

Extraordinary Row Could See York Minster\'s Bells Fall Silent At Christmas
Extraordinary Row Could See York Minster's Bells Fall Silent At Christmas

York Minster's bells may remain silent for the first time since 1361 after an extraordinary row has reached a stand off.

Pope Francis Uses Sign Language In Lively Christmas Video For Deaf People
Pope Francis Uses Sign Language In Lively Christmas Video For Deaf People

The Pontiff smiles and waves enthusiastically before asking those watching to pray for him and offering a blessing for those with hearing impairments.

Could Non-Catholics Share Communion With Catholic Spouses At Last? This Cardinal Thinks So
Could Non-Catholics Share Communion With Catholic Spouses At Last? This Cardinal Thinks So

A senior Catholic cardinal has said he hopes the next encyclical from Pope Francis allows "shared Eucharistic communion in special cases".

Pope Francis Is 80 On Saturday. Here Are 5 Birthday Wishes
Pope Francis Is 80 On Saturday. Here Are 5 Birthday Wishes

Pope Francis is 80 on Saturday. The Vatican has set up special email addresses for anyone wanting to wish him many happy returns.

Church Accused Of \'Exploitation\' For Using Live Donkeys In Nativity
Church Accused Of 'Exploitation' For Using Live Donkeys In Nativity

More than a 1,000 people have signed a petition demanding Tabernacle Baptist Church in Cardiff stop using the donkeys, Kim and Robin, who have featured in the Christmas celebrations for the last six years.

UK\'s First Multi-Faith Homeless Shelter Recruits 200 Volunteers From Six Different Faith Groups
UK's First Multi-Faith Homeless Shelter Recruits 200 Volunteers From Six Different Faith Groups

The UK's first multi faith homeless shelter started in Leicester on Monday with more 200 volunteers from seven different religions taking part.

The Leaders Of Africa\'s Anglican Christian Churches Are \'Despotic\' Says Nigerian Archbishop
The Leaders Of Africa's Anglican Christian Churches Are 'Despotic' Says Nigerian Archbishop

The Archbishop who heads the leadership team at the Anglican Communion has confessed he took the job because he felt called to do something to address the "disagreement and even hatred" between fellow Anglicans.

Earthquakes And Migrant Drownings Recalled In Vatican Nativity Scene
Earthquakes And Migrant Drownings Recalled In Vatican Nativity Scene

The annual Vatican Christmas nativity tableau this year includes a poignant reminder of an Italian tragedy: a spire from one of the churches damaged and destroyed in this year's earthquakes.