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Protestant Pastors have positive view of Pope Francis and the Catholic Church

Pope Francis is having a positive impact on the way that Protestant pastors view the Catholic Church, new research has found.

The City Harmonic 'We Are': New album reviewed and rated

Canadian's third album focuses on church unity and huge choruses

Thomas Merton: The Catholic mystic who opened new horizons for souls

Merton's spirituality was intensely mystical, drawing not just on Christian traditions but on Eastern religions as well.

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.