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Top Catholic newspaper names gay couple 'Persons of the year'
The National Catholic Reporter said Greg Bourke and Michael DeLeon, both practising Catholics, "tell the story of the benefits of same-sex marriage".
Revolutionising Roman Catholic Church: How Pope Francis won the hearts of people in 2015
In many ways, Pope Francis revolutionized the Roman Catholic Church and made it possible for people from all walks of life to find an affinity with it.
Iran: Nine Christians arrested in church on Christmas Day
A group of Christians in Iran have been arrested while attending church on Christmas Day in Shiraz.
Video of Catholic priest riding hoverboard during Mass goes viral
A diocese has criticised one of its priests for riding a hoverboard at the end of Mass.
CofE to fast track black and Asian clergy into leadership
The Church of England is to fast-track black and ethnic minority clergy into leadership after fears of institutional racism.
Gay CofE priest says decision to ban him may encourage people to 'think again'
The Church of Engand priest banned from taking services after he married his partner last year has said he has no need to be angry, because so many people are angry on his behalf.
Difficult to wind down after a mad Christmas? Ten Bible verses to help you relax on Boxing Day
After the build up to Christmas, let Boxing Day be your Sabbath, and follow after God's example and rest. Here are ten Bible verses that legitimise and encourage you rest.
Pope condemns 'monstrous evil' and terrorism in Christmas message
The Pope today spoke out for the millions of people being persecuted for their faith and condemned the "monstrous evil" in our midst.
Queen's Speech: The light will overcome the darkness
The Queen delivered an explicitly Christian message of hope today, pledging that the "light" will overcome the darkness facing the world.
Archbishop of York urges UK to welcome refugees in Christmas message
The UK must play its part in welcoming as many refugees as it can, the Archbishop of York has said in his Christmas message.
Pope urges return to simplicity in Christmas message
Pope Francis led the world's 1.2 billion Roman Catholics into Christmas on Thursday, urging those "intoxicated" by possessions and superficial appearances to return to the essential values of life.
Christianity faces 'elimination' in the land of its birth, warns Archbishop of Canterbury
Christians face elimination in the very region in which the Christian faith began because of Daesh, the Archbishop of Canterbury is expected to say today.
Good King Wenceslas: A Yuletide tale of treachery and murder
Is there more to Wenceslas than a kind gesture on a snowy day, when he hot-footed it to a peasant's hut with flesh, wine and pine-logs?
Church of England and Church of Scotland to move closer in historic agreement
The Church of Engand and presbyterian Church of Scotland have have moved towards an historic agreement to work more closely together.
Astrology, breastfeeding, asylum seekers and invisible donkeys. Time to look again at the Christmas story.
The trouble with our favourite things is that we're prone to over-consuming them. What might we miss in the process?
'Star Wars' movies fascinate Mormons, and it's not only because their leader resembled Yoda, the Jedi Master
Is Jedi Master Yoda in "Star Wars" actually a Mormon church leader? Surprisingly, there are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who believe this to be true, alleging that Yoda is actually Spencer Kimball, who led the church from 1974 to 1985, the Washington Post reported.