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'Charlie Charlie' game poses real danger - Vatican exorcist warns against summoning demons
'Charlie Charlie' game poses real danger - Vatican exorcist warns against summoning demons

A Vatican-approved exorcist has warned against the dangers of playing the game known as "Charlie, Charlie," which has in the past gained popularity among young people on social media.

Gospel for Asia faces fresh questions about financial affairs
Gospel for Asia faces fresh questions about financial affairs

Blogger Warren Throckmorton claims to have found discrepancies between how Gospel for Asia raises funds for its work in India and its spending there.

Former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams defends blasphemy as \'the language of protest\'
Former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams defends blasphemy as 'the language of protest'

In a New Statesman article, the former Archbishop of Canterbury says that blasphemy is not always an attack on faith.

Methodist investigation uncovers nearly 2,000 cases of abuse
Methodist investigation uncovers nearly 2,000 cases of abuse

The independent inquiry investigated the Church's response to incidents dating back to 1950.

Dressing the part: The Swedish designer making clergy look great
Dressing the part: The Swedish designer making clergy look great

Clergy can look good as well as do good, Maria Sjodin believes.

10 stories that might make you think twice about \'Biblical family values\'
10 stories that might make you think twice about 'Biblical family values'

Go to the Bible for family values and you might get more than you bargained for.

Prayers around the world for worship pastor and wife who lost both their children in tragic car accident
Prayers around the world for worship pastor and wife who lost both their children in tragic car accident

A truck ploughed into stationary cars returning home from a family wedding.

Pope Francis says it\'s the devil who divides Protestants and Catholics
Pope Francis says it's the devil who divides Protestants and Catholics

"Division is the work of the Father of Lies, the Father of Discord, who does everything possible to keep us divided," the Pope said in a video message to an ecumenical gathering.

Barnabas Aid International wants disgraced Patrick Sookhdeo to withdraw resignation
Barnabas Aid International wants disgraced Patrick Sookhdeo to withdraw resignation

The founder of the charity supporting persecuted Christians was found guilty of sexual assault in February.

What difference will women bishops make? Quite a lot, it seems...
What difference will women bishops make? Quite a lot, it seems...

A leading witch and herbalist shared a Church of England platform last night with other women religious leaders including the Presiding Bishop of the US Episcopal Church and Gogglebox tv vicar Rev Kate Bottley.

Cardinal George Pell denies abuse cover up, offers to testify
Cardinal George Pell denies abuse cover up, offers to testify

The Vatican's finance chief on Wednesday offered to testify at a child abuse inquiry in his home country of Australia.

Pope Francis: I haven\'t watched TV for 25 years
Pope Francis: I haven't watched TV for 25 years

Francis last turned on a television in 1990, he told a newspaper in Argentina.

The wonderful world of the Christian Resources Exhibition
The wonderful world of the Christian Resources Exhibition

Ruth Gledhill gets enticed by flashy lecterns, remote control candles, Christian archery... and free pens at the CRE.

Why the Church needs Big Church Day Out
Why the Church needs Big Church Day Out

BCDO is an opportunity for Christians from all denominations to come together and respond to God's heart for unity.

A Pentecost prayer
A Pentecost prayer

What is Pentecost? It is the birthday of the Church.

Murdered Archbishop Oscar Romero is beatified in San Salvador
Murdered Archbishop Oscar Romero is beatified in San Salvador

Thirty-five years after he was assassinated, the Catholic martyr takes the penultimate step to sainthood.