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Pope Francis: We can end world hunger if we want to
Pope Francis: We can end world hunger if we want to

The Pope has called for a new focus on global hunger in a major address to delegates from the international Food and Agriculture Organisation in Rome

What is the future of evangelism?
What is the future of evangelism?

To many Christians evangelism is a terrifying concept, but it's a vital part of Jesus' call. Bonnie Yule-Kuehne, Vice-President of Alpha International, spoke to Christian Today about what that looks like in a digitally-obsessed society, and ever-changing cultural landscape.

People who care for ailing loved ones are \'hidden heroes,\' says Pope Francis
People who care for ailing loved ones are 'hidden heroes,' says Pope Francis

Pope Francis honored families for caring for their sick loved ones and went on to call them "hidden heroes" during his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square.

Previously unknown Byzantine church discovered in Israel
Previously unknown Byzantine church discovered in Israel

A previously unknown ancient Byzantine church has been uncovered during roadworks to widen a highway between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem in Israel.

Muslim prayer services banned in consecrated churches - bishop of Southwark
Muslim prayer services banned in consecrated churches - bishop of Southwark

Non-Christian acts of worship such as Muslim prayer services are banned in consecrated churches, the Bishop of Southwark said today.

Pope Francis sets up tribunal for bishop child abuse cases
Pope Francis sets up tribunal for bishop child abuse cases

The Pope has set up an unprecedented new tribunal system to examine bishops accused of failing to protect children from paedophile priests.

Karen Hinkley reconciles with The Village Church: \'I believe it is time for me to move on in peace\'
Karen Hinkley reconciles with The Village Church: 'I believe it is time for me to move on in peace'

Matt Chandler and Josh Patterson "looked me in the eyes, apologised, and asked for forgiveness".

Pope Francis urges Putin make peace in Ukraine in tense Vatican meeting
Pope Francis urges Putin make peace in Ukraine in tense Vatican meeting

The two met for about 50 minutes and agreed on the need to recreate a climate of dialogue in Ukraine.

Nigel Benn: How the Dark Destroyer found faith
Nigel Benn: How the Dark Destroyer found faith

Former drug addict and one of the most successful British boxers ever, Nigel Benn, is now a volunteer with Hillsong Church and says his "new drug is serving people".

Gospel for Asia fights accusations of financial impropriety, cult-like behaviour
Gospel for Asia fights accusations of financial impropriety, cult-like behaviour

GFA is fighting accusations of a lack of financial transparency and that it practises an authoritarian form of church discipline.

Traditionalist bishop announces support for female ordination
Traditionalist bishop announces support for female ordination

A leading traditionalist bishop has changed his mind on the ordination of women in a volte face that will astonish clergy and laity on both sides of the debate.

Archbishop of Canterbury and Grand Imam: We must work together to defeat ISIS
Archbishop of Canterbury and Grand Imam: We must work together to defeat ISIS

Justin Welby and Dr Ahmed Al-Tayyeb today discussed their joint agenda which includes, "a determination to build bridges of peace".

Former Mars Hill pastor: A helpful guide to cultural unity
Former Mars Hill pastor: A helpful guide to cultural unity

Former executive pastor at Mars Hill Church Sutton Turner on the importance of understanding the culture of your church leadership.

McKinney video: The Church is not living up to its radical past on race
McKinney video: The Church is not living up to its radical past on race

In this highly sensitised time, we the Church must work harder to demonstrate the reconciling love of God, writes Krish Kandiah.

Pope Francis set to prove he holds Christian, not communist, views on environment
Pope Francis set to prove he holds Christian, not communist, views on environment

Pope Francis' upcoming encyclical on the environment will confirm his orientation as Christian, as nervous conservatives accuse the pontiff of being a communist because of his advocacy against inequality and his statements about the failures of trickle-down economics, New Republic wrote.

Al Mohler: Campolo\'s support of same-sex relationships is \'dangerous\'
Al Mohler: Campolo's support of same-sex relationships is 'dangerous'

Conservative heavyweight Al Mohler has weighed in to the controversy generated by Tony Campolo's announcement of his support for same-sex relationships.