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Pope Francis to launch his own official Instagram account
Instagram will be able to add another high-profile user to its list when the Pope joins the photo sharing site later this month. Pope Francis who already has a Twitter account, which he began tweeting from in March 2013, will be launching his own Instagram account on the 19 March.
Former vicar jailed for abuse of 12-year-old boy
A former vicar who sexually abused a boy from his church has been jailed for eight years.
Sex abuse public inquiry begins investigation into Church of England
The inquiry began hearing evidence just one day after a damning review revealed a shocking failure by the Church to investigate credible allegations of sex abuse.
Tullian Tchividjian has left Willow Creek, half LIBERATE board resigns
Tullian Tchividjian has left his position on the staff of Willow Creek Presbyterian Church.
Respected theologian and priest commits suicide following abuse accusations
A well-known and respected theologian, professor and priest accused of molesting a boy over 30 years ago committed suicide on Monday.
China: Huge new church to open in Guangzhou city as elsewhere pastors are imprisoned
The largest church ever to be built in Guangzhou, capital of China's Guangdong province, is to open its doors soon.
Wife of freed pastor Saeed Abedini pleads with him go to counselling
The wife of freed pastor Saeed Abedini has revealed that she is still not reconciled with her husband because she claims he is "not willing" to get counselling for abuse issues.
Former Mars Hill elder Sutton Turner offers to meet racketeering plaintiffs
Former Mars Hill elder Suttton Turner has offered to meet the plaintiffs in a racketeering case launched at the end of February against him, former pastor Mark Driscoll and others.
Franklin Graham launches another attack on Islam, blames Muslims for Christian persecution
Franklin Graham, who heads Samaritan's Purse and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, has launched another attack on Islam in an interview with a conservative Christian news channel.
Joel Osteen: No, I didn't endorse Donald Trump
Megachurch pastor Joel Osteen has been forced to deny claims circulating on social media that he has endorsed Donald Trump for the Republican presidential nomination.
Pope Francis not a 'professional theologian,' is influenced by his own life experience, says Vatican's doctrine chief
On matters of dogma, Pope Francis is not a "professional theologian." Cardinal Gerhard Müller, the head of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, made the remark in a recent interview with the German newspaper Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger, according to LifeSite News.
Nigeria pleads for 'special status' for conservative Anglican Christians over homosexuality
The Anglican Church of Nigeria has pleaded for "special status" in the worldwide church to allow it to maintain its stance on homosexuality.
Sex abuse case review highlights damning Church of England failures
The Church of England failed to act over "credible" claims of sadistic sexual abuse disclosed repeatedly by a survivor over 40 years.
Mother Teresa to be made a saint in September, Pope Francis confirms
Mother Teresa will be made a saint on 4 September, Pope Francis announced on Tuesday.
Priest admits leaking classified Vatican documents, blames sexual tension
A Spanish priest has admitted he leaked classified Vatican documents to journalists.
When is Pentecost 2016? 9 key facts about the birth of the Church
Pentecost commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit on to the remaining 11 disciples.