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Catholic diocese forks out $1.2m after Spotlight lawyer accuses leaders of abuse cover up
A Catholic diocese in Maine has paid $1.2 million to victims of sex abuse after six men bought a lawsuit against the Church.
German Catholic bishops praise 'teacher of the faith' Martin Luther ahead of Reformation 500th anniversary
Catholic bishops in Germany have praised Martin Luther as a "gospel witness and teacher of the faith" ahead of the 500-year anniversary of the Protestant reformation next year.
Pastors use social media to inspire faith and action in wake of devastating Louisiana floods
With the catastrophic 48 hour torrential rains resulting in one of the most massive disasters to hit Louisiana, resulting in a historic flood that is being described as an "Act of God," church leaders are tapping the power of social media to spread the message of faith and hope to those affected by sudden onslaught of catastrophe.
Jamaica seeks partnership with church leaders to develop policy on faith-based tourism
The Ministry of Tourism in Jamaica is looking to partner with church groups to boost faith-based tourism.
Church of England offers prayers for anxious A-Level students awaiting results
The Church of England has attempted to comfort thousands of anxious A-Level students with a prayer for those awaiting exam grades.
Lead theft puts churches in financial difficulty and distracts from mission
Four historic churches around Leicester have become the latest target of roofing lead thieves within the past fortnight, in what appears to be a spike in the crime across the UK in recent weeks.
Tight security as thousands of pilgrims flock to Lourdes in France
Thousands of Catholics made a pilgrimage to the French shrine of Lourdes today to mark the Feast of the Assumption amid tight security following the murder last month of a priest in Normandy.
Woman turns to Jesus after realising her 'spirit guide' was a demon deceiving her on her health problem
She thought her "spirit guide" would improve her health and heal her high blood pressure.
Believers urged to avoid 'Satanic tool of alcohol which destroys lives, damns souls, and blights society'
The ill effects of alcoholism on people's lives, families and society have once again been brought to light following megachurch Pastor Perry Noble's fall from the pulpit over his alcohol addiction problem.
Former addict shares how a personal relationship with God freed her from childhood of sexual and spiritual abuse
When things get rough, some people turn to prayer, while some go astray and rely on drugs. Anneshia Freeman was one of those people who lost her way, but eventually found her way back to God.
70% of Americans say their pastors are not preaching about abortion
Priests, ministers and other religious leaders are supposed to teach the Christian faithful about important societal issues, including abortion. Are they, however, speaking about this issue from the pulpit?
Moral leadership needed to bridge racial divide in U.S., Catholic bishop says
Bishop Edward Braxton of Belleville in Illinois said moral leadership is needed in the United States now more than ever to bridge the gap among races.
Christians asked to pray hard to counter planned Satanic activity in Oklahoma
A local Roman Catholic archbishop has called on Christians in Oklahoma to pray hard to counter a planned black mass and an additional Satanic ritual timed to mock a Marian fest and even desecrate an image of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Taste and See: How meals in the Bible teach us about God
Food is used time and again throughout Scripture as a means of showing God's interactions with people.
Pope Francis visits Rome safe house for women forced into sex work
Pope Francis, who has condemned human trafficking as a crime against humanity, on Friday made a surprise visit to a Rome safe house where a Catholic charity is protecting women freed from a life of forced prostitution.
Young pastors aim to plant more churches to draw 'hip-hop' people in Missouri
Young pastors like Kenny "KP" Petty are working hard to establish churches, trying to draw people who have grown up in hip-hop culture where "rap music, gangs, urban clothing, art, poetry, hardship and violence have molded our people."