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I am not left wing, says Pope
On the flight from Cuba, Pope Francis said during a half-hour press conference that he was not left wing: "Some people might say some things sounded slightly more leftish, but that would be a mistake of interpretation."
Phyllis Tickle: Five quotes from a modern prophet
Author and scholar Phyllis Tickle, who has died aged 81, was widely respected for her spiritual writing and keen-eyed analysis of the modern Church scene.
Red carpet welcome for Pope Francis at start of US visit
Schoolchildren chanted "We love Francis, yes we do. We love Francis, how about you?"
Catholic Church 'out of touch' on marriage and families, say English Catholics
Members of the Catholic Church in England and Wales have issued a strong critique of the Church's teaching surrounding marriage and families.
Over one million invited 'back to church'
More than one million people are believed to have accepted an invitation to church as a result of the Back to Church Sunday initiative which takes place again this weekend.
Francis is not as liberal as Americans think, Philadelphia archbishop says
Those hoping Pope Francis will liberalise some of the Catholic's church teaching "risk being very disappointed," said Archbishop Charles Chaput, who will be the pope's host when he arrives in Philadelphia on Saturday.
Lions, ants and bears: How the Bible teaches wisdom through animals
Many proverbs draw on the natural world to make their point.
How the Pope will triumph in America: a personal relationship with Jesus
Archbishop of Westminster Vincent Nichols says Pope Francis in America will be all about restoring and renewing a personal relationship with Jesus
The Canonisation of Junipero Serra: Why Pope Francis is flying into a row about history
The canonisation tomorrow of Junipero Serra is not universally welcome.
One Christian is martyred every five minutes, persecution watchdog reports
A Christian persecution watchdog has released statistics suggesting a Christian is martyred for their faith every five minutes around the world.
Kim Davis still isn't complying with court order, say lawyers
Davis has said her beliefs as an Apostolic Christian prevent her from issuing marriage licences to same-sex couples.
Pope Francis prays for Cuban reconciliation on eve of US visit
Many exiles in the United States remain bitterly estranged from their homeland.
The Tower of Babel: How the Genesis story speaks to the Church today
The idea of a mighty enterprise that's brought to a sudden halt because of the pride and ambition of the builders resonates with us.
Anglican preacher leaves CofE over his same-sex marriage
A Church of England lay reader has chosen marriage over his ministry, leaving the church in order to wed his partner of 15 years.
Most people in England are still Christian, says new study
Christianity is far from extinct in Britain and nearly six out of ten people still say they are Christian, according to a new report.
Pope in US: Gay and Conservative Catholics battle for Francis' attention
Gay Catholics in the US will not stage any protests or demonstrations but will welcome the Pope peacefully in an attempt to improve relations between the Catholic Church and the gay community.