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Pope 'undoubtedly' has gay bishops working for him, says gay Anglican bishop
The world's most prominent gay bishop has written an open letter to Pope Francis after the Vatican signalled it was unhappy with some of those invited to a White House party for the Pope.
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Amazing Christian conversion: Ex-convict who used to fear cops now prays for them
When he became a Christian, Edward Amey felt that the police officers, who he once feared, can also be instruments in drawing him even closer to God.
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As he sets off for Cuba, Pope Francis condemns "tyrant" dictators
On the eve of flying to Cuba this morning, the Pope has criticised "tyrant" dictators who fail to "plant the seed" of leadership in others. In a video recorded with CNN, Francis told Cuban and American students: "I will tell you one thing, a good leader is one who is capable of bringing up other leaders. If a leader wants to lead alone, he is a tyrant. True leadership is fruitful. Each one of you has the seed of leadership."
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Christian missionary to return to Congo to fight for man accused of her shooting
Nine months after being shot by two armed robbers, a UK missionary will return to the Democratic Republic of Congo to fight for her alleged attacker.
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Westminster insight: What life is really like as a Christian MP
Gary Streeter is a Christian and has been the Member of Parliament for South West Devon for 23 years. He talked to Christian Today's Harry Farley about his faith, the Conservative party and why he can't bear party politics.
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How to understand Justin Welby's vision for Christian unity
The Archbishop of Canterbury's decision to summon Anglican primates to a meeting at Canterbury to discuss the future of the Anglican Communion could lead to new Christian unity.
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Filmmaker makes journey of faith to prove reality of Exodus story as told in the Bible
Filmmaker Tim Mahoney set out on a journey of faith to examine the truth behind the story of the Israelites' escape from Egypt. He himself was astounded by the amount of evidence he gathered that supports the fact that the Exodus story indeed happened.
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2 refugee families have already arrived at the Vatican, will stay 'until the Lord wants', says Pope Francis
Pope Francis has called on Europe to return to being "mother Europe" and take in refugees and migrants to ease its low birth rate. He hinted at criticism of people who choose to remain child free. And he revealed that two refugee families have been found and housed in the Vatican itself, as he pledged they would be.
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Secret Service 'disrupts' threat ahead of Pope visit to US
Security services have intervened to prevent a threat in advance of the Pope's visit to the United States, it has been disclosed.
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Outrage at bids to sell free New York Pope tickets
Catholic leaders and New York City condemns sellers attempting to profit from Pope visit by selling free Central Park motorcade tickets online
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Top woman priest abused for calling God "She"
Rev Emma Percy, who believes God can be referred to as "she", has received dozens of letters from people telling her she is "stupid" or worse.
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More than 9,000 Brits offer to take in children fleeing Syria
More than 9,000 people have volunteered in under five days to foster refugee and migrant children fleeing the crisis in the Middle East.
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Bear Grylls: My Christian faith is my backbone
TV adventurer and chief scout Bear Grylls starts every day by kneeling in prayer and says he "desperately" needs his Christian faith.
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Christians in Syria commanded by ISIS to stifle their faith if they don't want to die
Islamic State militants have set commandments in a "safety contract" with Christians living in the captured Syrian town of Qaryatian, which should be followed if these faithful do not want to die in the hands of the extremists.
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No end in sight to slaughter of Christians by Boko Haram despite Nigeria crackdown
Over 1,000 individuals, both Christians and Muslims, have been slain by the terrorist group during the first 100 days of Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari.