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Pope slams clergy who criticised murdered Archbishop Oscar Romero
Pope slams clergy who criticised murdered Archbishop Oscar Romero

The pope departed from his prepared address to deliver unusually pointed remarks about the past detractors of Romero.

\'Don\'t play games with Satan\': US Catholic archdiocese denounces live exorcism show
'Don't play games with Satan': US Catholic archdiocese denounces live exorcism show

It is never wise to play games with Satan, and this is why the local Catholic archdiocese in St. Louis, Missouri is denouncing the live exorcism that will be broadcast on cable television by Discovery Communications' Destination America.

Is this the best vicar posting in the world?
Is this the best vicar posting in the world?

Vicars looking for their dream parish need look no further as the Church of England has published an advert looking for the next vicar of Ascension Island.

Exorcist Live: Roman Catholic Church condemns planned televised exorcism
Exorcist Live: Roman Catholic Church condemns planned televised exorcism

The first live TV exorcism will be broadcast this evening in the USA, with a team of paranormal investigators going into the house.

Jihadists will try to infiltrate Syrian refugees to US, Ben Carson warns
Jihadists will try to infiltrate Syrian refugees to US, Ben Carson warns

Republican front-runner Ben Carson said that the US should take care of its own poor and deprived, and that Syrian refugees should be resettled in their own part of the world, not America.

Louis Giglio speaks of his battle with depression and anxiety: \'I thought I was dying\'
Louis Giglio speaks of his battle with depression and anxiety: 'I thought I was dying'

Louis Giglio has spoken out about his struggle with depression and nervous breakdown while launching his new book.

Pharrell Williams to sing at Charleston Emanuel AME church this weekend
Pharrell Williams to sing at Charleston Emanuel AME church this weekend

Williams' appearance at the Emanuel AME church is part of a programme on race relations.

Steve Chalke: The Church is being left behind by culture
Steve Chalke: The Church is being left behind by culture

The church is being left behind by a culture that is "re-calibrating," said Steve Chalke today.

KP Yohannan answers critics, says GFA is working towards ECFA reinstatement
KP Yohannan answers critics, says GFA is working towards ECFA reinstatement

GFA was ejected from the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability following an investigation.

Five strong women in the Bible
Five strong women in the Bible

Some women in the Bible don't fit into traditional roles.

Refugee crisis is \'dehumanising\' victims, says Bishop Angaelos
Refugee crisis is 'dehumanising' victims, says Bishop Angaelos

The refugee crisis is dehumanising victims of conflict, Bishop Angaelos has said, calling for collaboration between world religions in response to the situation.

Patrick Sookhdeo: How Barnabas Aid International handled the sexual assault case
Patrick Sookhdeo: How Barnabas Aid International handled the sexual assault case

BAI misled staff about the findings of an internal investigation.

Demon possession cases rise in Philippines; Catholic church seeks more exorcists
Demon possession cases rise in Philippines; Catholic church seeks more exorcists

The Philippines is in need of priests who can handle exorcism. Father Jose Francisco Syquia, the Archdiocese of Manila said that demon possession and harrassment in the country have tripled in number over the previous year, and they need all the help they can get to deal with the cases.

How 24-7 prayer is inspiring church unity
How 24-7 prayer is inspiring church unity

Finding freshness, humility and hope with Christians of all backgrounds in Vienna

The state of Israel \'has every right\' to exist and prosper, says Pope
The state of Israel 'has every right' to exist and prosper, says Pope

Pope Francis told a delegation from the World Jewish Congress: "To attack Jews is anti-Semitism, but an outright attack on the State of Israel is also anti-Semitism."

Mindfulness: How it works and why Christians should practise it
Mindfulness: How it works and why Christians should practise it

Christian Today asked Rev Shaun Lambert, who has trained extensively in counselling and psychotherapy, to explain.