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Dorothy Day: Why Pope Francis thinks so highly of her
In his historic address to Congress yesterday Pope Francis mentioned two American Catholics â Dorothy Day and Thomas Merton.
Pope tells Congress US should reject hostility to immigrants
Pope Francis told Congress on Thursday that the United States should reject a "mindset of hostility" to immigrants, directly addressing a thorny subject that is dividing the country and stirring debate in the 2016 presidential campaign.
Catholics demand female ordination during pope's visit
Protestors who demanded the ordination of women priests, staging a "lie-in" outside a Washington church where Pope Francis was attending mass, have been fined.
'Hope will rise': Justin Welby welcomes national prayer weekend
Over 600 churches will take part in National Prayer Weekend on 25-27 September in a nationwide movement.
Egypt: Coptic Christians attacked by Muslim neighbours in property row
Coptic Christians in an Egyptian village have been under attack by Muslim neighbours since Sunday over a property row which first began in 2012, according to ICC.
The Jesus Prayer: Why do millions of Christians use it daily, while others have never heard of it?
The Jesus Prayer is ancient, effective and short. Why are many evangelicals unaware of it?
Pope Francis likely to get a mixed welcome from US Congress
Francis is set to become the first pope to address a joint meeting of the Senate and House of Representatives.
Pope Francis speaks up for innocent victims of abortion
Pope Francis spoke up for the victims of abortion and for those caught up in the immigration crisis in his strongest speech so far since arriving in the US.
Who really is Pope Francis? His answer: 'I am a sinner, but God's love saved me'
All eyes are now centered in on Pope Francis as he makes his first visit in the United States. Since accepting the role as the leader of the Catholic Church, many people (practicing different religions, no less) have praised Pope Francis for his simplicity, humor, and compassionate views towards people from all walks of life.
Pope Francis denounces killing of unborn children, 'throwing away' of the elderly
During his visit in Cuba, Pope Francis strongly condemned abortion and encouraged Cubans to show more respect for human life.
Pope in US: 'Religious liberty is one of America's most precious possessions'
The Pope has stated that the right to religious liberty is "one of America's most precious possessions".
This Mideast country offers to build 200 mosques but no home to Syrian refugees
Instead of giving away funds to build 200 mosques in Germany, the Kingdom should take in refugees fleeing from the civil war in Syria.
Beware of jihadists who exploit religion, warns Putin at Russia mosque opening
The President of Russia has used his speech at the opening of the rebuilt Grand Mosque in Moscow today to attack Islamist terror groups that "cynically exploit religious feeling for political ends".
Israel will compensate church torched by Jewish extremists
Israel have said they will pay damages to the Church of the Multiplication in Tabgha after an arson attack by Jewish extremists.
How fallout from the US gay marriage ruling is splitting the world of Christian academia
Goshen College in Indiana and Eastern Mennonite University in Virginia expanded their hiring and benefits policies in July to include same-sex couples.
Medieval Skeletons found under lavatory block in Westminster Abbey
The remains of at least 50 individuals, all believed to have lived through the events of 1066, have been discovered in Westminster Abbey, along with the skeleton of a three-year-old child.