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Pope Francis doubts authenticity of continuing visions of Virgin Mary in Medjugorje
In the wake of canonising two children whose visions of the Virgin Mary in Fatima in Portugal a century ago transfixed the world, Pope Francis has cast doubt on the veracity of visions that continue to this day in Bosnia.
The Jesmond crisis: My shocking suggestion for the Bishop of Newcastle
The consecration of a 'rogue' bishop on her patch presents a bit of a conundrum for the Bishop of Newcastle, Christine Hardman. For what, if anything, should she do about this unexpected episcopal presence?
Story about Zimbabwe pastor eaten alive by crocodiles is fake news
A story about Zimbabwe pastoreaten alive by three crocodiles after he attempted to show his congregation he could walk on water has been widely reported. The trouble is it never happened - the story is fake news.
Drugged child soldiers involved in attacks by Christian militias on Muslims in Central African Republic
Christian militias killed as many as 30 civilians over the weekend in escalating violence on the Central African Republic border with Congo.
What does a godly relationship with money look like?
Many Christians think money is the root of all evil, but in truth it's not.
Is it ok to do things I know are wrong if it's to try and win my non-Christian friends to Christ?
Many of us have non-believing friends we want to win to Christ. In attempting to reach out to them, however, many make the mistake of compromising.
Archaeologists discover ancient churches near the Sea of Galilee
Archaeologists digging the ancient city of Hippos-Sussita near the Sea of Galilee have unearthed a cluster of early churches
3 things that make Christian marriages different
Although from the outside they look like normal happy marriages, Godly marriages have in them certain qualities that distinguish them from common marriage relationships.
Queen Elizabeth recalls her father King George VI's 'boring' coronation service at Westminster Abbey
A diary entry from the Queen aged 11 describes finding the service 'boring' towards the end, especially the part that was 'all prayers'.
Exercising just 30 minutes a day five times a week can make you live longer, say scientists
While aging is certain and unstoppable, researchers have discovered a way to delay its effects.
'God willing, this is the final phase': ISIS on brink of defeat in Mosul
US-backed Iraqi forces pushed deeper into the last pocket of Mosul controlled by Islamic State militants on Sunday as the battle for the city approaches an end after seven months of gruelling urban combat.
Church decline could be ending, new report suggests
The rapid decline in churchgoers may be slowing thanks to a rise in patriotism and pride in Christianity, a new report is suggesting.
Pope Francis vows to be 'sincere' in meeting Donald Trump this month
Pope Francis vowed to be 'sincere' with Donald Trump on their 'well known' differences on subjects like immigration and climate change when the two hold their first meeting at the Vatican later this month.
North Korea causes fury with ballistic missile test
North Korea fired a ballistic missile on Sunday in defiance of calls to rein in its weapons program, days after a new leader in its old rival South Korea came to power pledging to engage it in dialogue.
What to think when it seems like God is blessing your non-believing friends more than you
We can feel confused when it seems like our non-Christian friends "have it better" than we do.
Loretta Lynn's sister asks for prayers as country music star recovers from stroke
Crystal Gayle said her sister, country music legend Loretta Lynn, is in good hands while recuperating at a Nashville hospital after suffering from a stroke last week.