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Israel's Christian school strike ends, but funding threats remain
The strike has lasted more than a month and was sparked by cuts that Christian leaders said were discriminatory.
Pope Francis wades into US gay marriage debate after historic visit
Francis said government officials should be able to refrain from actions that violate their beliefs.
Dublin to host next World Meeting of Families
The head of the Pontifical Council for Families disclosed the 2018 meeting will be in Dublin at the end of the concluding Mass celebrated by Pope Francis in Philadelphia in the US yesterday.
True biblical holiness: It's not about what you don't do
Holiness runs all the way through scripture. What does it really mean?
Church schools are struggling to recruit Christian headteachers
The Church of England is struggling to find enough Christian headteachers to lead its 4,700 primary and secondary schools.
Pope tells prisoners 'all of us need to be cleansed'
Pope Francis took time out from the crowds in Philadelphia on Sunday to visit a prison, telling inmates that all people need to be "cleansed" and they should not view their confinement as exclusion from society.
Pope ends US visit with plea to trust in the working of the Holy Spirit.
Pope Francis ended his visit to the US tonight with a homily that emphasised the importance of faith in God to help families cope with the challenges of the modern world. Earlier, he met adult victims of child sex abuse and repeated his commitment that their abusers must face justice.
Holy water? Catholic lawmaker drinks from Pope Francis' glass after Congress speech
Immediately after the Holy Father left the chamber, Rep. Bob Brady headed for the lectern where the Pope spoke, and delicately picked up the glass where the Pope drank at least thrice during his Congress speech.
'Life-changing' encounter: Pope gets out of car, walks and kiss kid with cerebral palsy
The leader of the Roman Catholic Church got out of the car and walked towards a 10-year-old Michael Keating, who has cerebral palsy, who was accompanied by his parents to witness the Pope's arrival at the airport.
Pope Francis urges Americans: 'Defend your rights, especially religious freedom'
In the face of various threats to religious freedom in the United States, most notably the Supreme Court ruling allowing homosexual marriages in the country, Pope Francis urged all Americans to defend their religious rights.
Religious freedom 'essential part of American spirit'
Religious freedom is a fundamental right and an essential part of the American spirit, says Pope Francis
Pope Francis: Have you heard the one about the mother-in-law?
The Pope surprised observers in the US when he ditched a prepared speech about the challenges of family life to improvise a lively speech full of jokes and laughter as well as a serious message about God and love.
Pete Greig: Why I struggle with prayer but keep coming back for more
Pete Greig talks to Christian Today after 15 years of running 24/7 prayer
Iraqi Christian refugees recall walking on 'road of death' while fleeing from ISIS
Christian refugees who escaped "death'' from the hands of the Islamic State militants shared their stories in an educational fundraising event in the hope to educate people about the workings of the extremist organization.
Divine intervention': Pope Francis heals baby with holes in her heart, parents say
Pope Francis reportedly healed a three-month old infant who has a heart ailment during the pontiff's canonization of John Paul II and John XXII in Vatican last year.
Pope Francis tells New Yorkers: 'Share the good news that God walks at our side'
Delivering homily at Madison Square Garden in New York City, Pope Francis reminded the Catholic faithful to remember to care for the poor and all those who go unnoticed in their metropolis, saying 'Jesus still walks our streets' and is part of our everyday lives.