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Welcome the needy and people with different beliefs, Pope tells faithful
A welcoming attitude to other people, especially the needy and including those who have different beliefs, is needed to effectively preach the Gospel, said Pope Francis in the last homily of his July 5-13 travel to South America.
Pope closes South America trip urging youth to 'make a mess'
Pope Francis left for Rome on Sunday at the end of a trip to South America during which he censured capitalism, championed the rights of the poor and warned of irreversible damage to the planet.
Islam, Catholicism seeing rapid growth among young people in China â survey
Islam and Catholicism are the two religions that have seen rapid growth among the Chinese who are under 30 years old, according to a new study.
Pastor convicted of 'spreading corruption on Earth' given temporary reprieve in Iran
A Christian house church leader has been set free from prison in Iran but only for a limited time, as nuclear talks enter the final phase between the the country and US-led powers.
Young Christians in Pakistan form group to protect their churches from terrorist attacks
Inspired by words from the Bible, young Christian men in Pakistan have formed a group to defend their churches, after Christian congregations recently became the targets of terrorist attacks in the predominantly Muslim countr
Nicky Gumbel: 'The Catholic Church is leading the way in evangelisation'
Influential evangelical and Alpha pastor Rev Nicky Gumbel yesterday sang the praises of the Catholic Church for being at the fore in bringing new Christians to faith in Jesus.
Displaced Christian Iraqi girl forgives ISIS, says her words come from the Holy Spirit
Maryam Benham, as interviewed by Sat7 last year. The unwavering faith of a young refugee who was forced to flee her homeland in the Middle East with her family has stood out among the many horror stories on the Islamic State's terror campaign in the region, after she said she forgives ISIS and her words come from the Holy Spirit.
Belgium rescues Christian refugees from war-torn Syria in secret 2-month operation
Some 240 refugees hailing from Syria have taken refuge in Belgium, according to ASSIST Ministries.
Why did jihadists attack Tunisia? Catholic priest provides comprehensive explanation
One of the Catholic Church's leading Catholic priests in Tunisia has maintained that majority of Tunisians are not extremists despite the terror attack last month which killed 38 people.
Muslim who praised Islamic State is main witness against 'satanic Islam' pastor James McConnell
A Muslim who claimed Islamic State had been a positive force in Mosul in Iraq is the main prosecution witness against an elderly Christian preacher who said in a sermon that Islam was "heathen" and "satanic".
Why African Christians want Obama to keep quiet about gay rights
Lucinda Borkett-Jones looks at how cultural shifts in America are playing among African Christians.
Spanish High Court protects pharmacists' conscience right not to sell contraceptives
Spain's Constitutional Court has ruled that requiring pharmacists to sell morning-after pills can be against their belief, protecting the conscience rights of pharmacists.
Pope Francis: Love of money is 'the devil's excrement'
"The service of the common good fades into the background" when ambition predominates, said Francis in Bolivia.
Surprise, surprise... Baylor University isn't OK with gay sex after all
Baylor University is a conservative institution which didn't even lift a ban on dancing until the 1990s and still retains a ban on alcohol on campus.
Vincent Nichols plans to turn thousands of churches into 'missionary parishes'
The most senior Catholic cleric in England and Wales has announced plans to turn thousands of churches in England and Wales into "missionary parishes".
Mark Driscoll's return to high-profile ministry continues with string of public appearances
The return of controversial pastor Mark Driscoll to high-profile ministry is continuing with appearances at churches and conferences in the US and abroad.