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Somebody collected Christian tweets about the Nepal earthquake and it makes for awkward reading...
There are some who put #praying to good use, but too often the tweet is more about salving our conscience than entering into meaningful intercession for the broken-hearted.
Vatican to recognise Palestinian state in new treaty
The Vatican concluded its first treaty that formally recognises the State of Palestine, a move that gives legal weight to the Holy See's years-long recognition and that drew fast criticism from supporters of Israel.
Churches use AD:The Bible Continues in Bible study sessions
Mark Burnett and Roma Downey's spinoff miniseries A.D: The Bible Continues may not be performing as well its predecessor in terms of ratings, but it has managed to make its own mark on the Christian community.
Obama and the Catholic Church: How Pope Francis has changed the conversation
President Obama praised the Pope's role in challenging society about caring for the poor, at a Poverty Summit in Washington yesterday.
Former Bishop of Gloucester cleared to return to ministry after Church inquiry
Rt Rev Michael Perham is to resume his ministry in retirement after being cleared of all allegations of indecent assault.
Why Pope Francis is welcoming a maverick Marxist theologian
Peruvian theologian Gustavo Gutiérrez, 86, will address the General Assembly of the Roman Catholic humanitarian charity Caritas in Rome this week.
Losing faith in America: Study shows decline in religion, rise in atheism
Christianity in America is declining and the country is becoming more secular, according to a new report from the respected Pew Research Center.
Sadie Robertson and Lecrae help more than 900 students decide for Christ
A RUSH Ministries event for unchurched students saw hundreds of conversions.
CofE bishop warns David Cameron not to lead UK into war, poverty and chaos
A senior Church of England has used a lesson from the Bible to warn the Prime Minister against leading the UK into war, poverty and chaos.
'God's architect' Antoni Gaudà could be made a saint
Spanish architect Antoni Gaudà is on the road to sainthood and could be beatified within the next year according to Catalonian radio station RAC1.
Bruce Jenner's transgender journey sparks clash between commentator and pastor
The polarising effect of Bruce Jenner's interview with Diane Sawyer in which he opened up about his transgenderism and his transition to becoming a woman has sparked different reactions from the public and the Christian community has not been spared conflict on the issue.
Shane Claiborne to the church: Stop trying so hard to reach the people at the top and care more about the ordinary and outcast
Jesus's model for evangelism was bottom-up, not top-down, says The Simple Way founder
Meriam Ibrahim says unauthorised book about her life is 'a new persecution'
Meriam Ibrahim, who refused to deny her faith in a Sudanese prison, objects to books being written about her without her consent.
Pope Francis makes me want to go back to church, says Castro
Cuban President Raul Castro said on Sunday that Pope Francis' wisdom and modesty was making him think about returning to the Catholic faith.
The UK Church sidesteps issues of race at its peril
The faith of a generation of young people in the African diaspora is at stake, writes Jendella Benson
Cardinal Nichols to celebrate Mass for LGBT Catholics
The Archbishop of Westminster is to preside at a Mass that welcomes lesbian and gay Catholics on Sunday.