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Pope Francis: Church pastors must spend time with the poor
Pope Francis has spoken out against pastors who self-indulge and distance themselves from the sufferings of the poor, in his traditional midweek address in St Peter's square.
Next U.S. President urged to put persecuted Christians on agenda
As the United States presidential race heats up, the head of a Catholic organization is calling on the candidates to put people who are often neglected high up on their agenda: persecuted Christians in the Middle East.
Reflection: The mystery of Fr Jacques Hamel's final words
We are told that Fr Hamel died with these words on his lips: 'Go away Satan.' It is not clear what he meant. Journalists said it was directed at those who came at his throat with their knives. Or did those words point to a deeper struggle?
Retiring Archbishop of Wales delivers parting shot to conservatives: Bible can support gay marriage
The Archbishop of Wales has argued that taking the Bible seriously can lead to supporting same-sex relationships, as he defended his support of LGBT acceptance.
It isn't grim up north, it's glorious. Why don't more Christians realise it?
Some Christians in the South East slavishly follow the culture of the rest of society â they far too easily dismiss the North of England as "backward", "grim" or even "inferior".
Cardinal tipped to be pope warns of 'Islamic conquest of Europe'
A senior Austrian Cardinal who has been widely tipped in the media to be pope has warned of an "Islamic conquest of Europe" and said that the continent is in danger of "forfeiting" its Christian heritage.
Pope Francis: Stop texting and watching TV during mealtimes
Pope Francis has lamented the tendency to send text messages or watch TV during mealtimes with other people, resulting in "no encounter", during a homily yesterday at the chapel of the Santa Marta residence in the Vatican.
Evangelist recalls encounter with witch doctor â and how he became his partner in fighting spiritual darkness
Indeed, there is no power greater than the power of Christ.
Muslim academic will speak on 'Struggle, suffering and hope' in theology lecture series
The prestigious Gifford Lectures will be delivered this year by a leading British Muslim academic.
Pope says divorced and remarried Catholics can in some cases receive Holy Communion
Divorced and remarried Catholics can in "some cases" receive Holy Communion without living as "brother and sister" and without getting an annulment, Pope Francis himself has confirmed.
Moscow v Constantinople: The battle over Ukraine's Orthodox Christians
Two former presidents of Ukraine have presented Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew with a 5,000-signature petition asking him to grant independent or "autocephalous" status to the Ukrainian Orthodox Church.
Catholic bishops to be trained in how to deal with sex abuse in the Church
As part of efforts to root out sexual abuse in the Catholic Church, newly appointed bishops will take part in training on how to deal with child abuse, it was announced on Monday.
US missionary to Russia faces appeal court over fine for evangelism
The US missionary charged in Russia with offences against the country's restrictive new religion law has asked for prayer in advance of his appeal hearing.
10 things we can learn about Islam from Nabeel Qureshi
Nabeel is a former Muslim who is now an inspiring and effective evangelist.
Pope Francis: True evangelising is not debating or winning arguments
Pope Francis has said that evangelising is not to knock on doors declaring that 'Christ is risen' but instead to live out the faith through actions and to talk "with meekness, with love, with no desire to win an argument".
South African evangelicals reject hate preacher Steven Anderson's anti-gay message
Church leaders in South Africa have distanced themselves from anti-gay pastor Rev Steven Anderson.