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'Rock star cardinals' heading for Poland for World Youth Day, aka 'Glastonbury with God'
They are the "rock star cardinals". And their names are being kept strictly secret to make sure they don't get too much of the rock star treatment when they visit Poland for World Youth Day with the Pope later this month.
Same-sex marriage: Why some Churches are coping better than others
For entirely coincidental reasons, the UK Church scene during the last few days has been dominated by the issue of same-sex marriage.
Bishop TD Jakes speaks against vengeance after killings heighten racial tensions across the US
Bishop T.D. Jakes of The Potter House has cautioned against violence following the deaths of Philando Castile, Alton Sterling, and five police officers gunned down in Dallas, Texas last Thursday.
Israel: Persuading Christian Arabs not to serve in army could result in prison
Anyone who persuades a Christian Arab in Israel not to volunteer for military service or to desert once they have joined could face prison according to a new law.
Bible being turned 'upside down' in same-sex marriage debate, warns Nigerian primate
The world leader of conservative Anglicans has warned that the Bible is being turned "upside down" in the move to normalise same-sex marriage.
Lib Dem leader calls for early general election amid Tory 'stitch up'
The Lib Dem leader Tim Farron has said there must be a general election amid what he calls a "Tory stitch up" in favour of Theresa May.
Syria's forgotten families: One widow's daily struggle for survival
Avine is one of an estimated 1.5 million Syrian refugees living in desperate conditions in Lebanon.
Andrea Leadsom quits leaving door open for Prime Minister May
Andrea Leadsom has quit the race for Conservative Party leadership leaving the door open for Theresa May to be Prime Minister.
Anglicans in Canada to vote on same-sex marriage
After years of debate, the Anglican Church of Canada is expected to vote today on gay marriage. However there is strong opposition from some bishops and the measure is not certain to get the two-thirds majority it needs to pass.
Pope Francis appoints former Fox News journalist as official spokesperson
Greg Burke has been appointed as official spokesperson to Pope Francis, it was announced today.
First ever ancient Philistine cemetery discovered in Israel
The first ever Philistine cemetery with 150 burials, dating back from 11th to 8th century BC, has been discovered after more than 30 years of excavating on the outskirts of the sea-port of Ashkelon in Israel.
Banned sex offender vicars continue to conduct funeral services
Banned sex-offender vicars continue to make thousands of pounds by hiring themselves out to conduct funeral services, a senior Church of England cleric warned.
South Sudan could be facing another bloody civil war as hundreds die in renewed clashes
Heavy fighting erupted again in South Sudan's capital on Monday, a day after the UN Security Council urged warring factions to immediately end days of violence that have left scores of people dead.
Cliff Richard will sue police and BBC over broadcast raid on his house
Richard was investigated over allegations of sexual offences but the Crown Prosecution Service said it would not charge him due to lack of evidence.
It's bad to judge, but it's also bad not to confront sin
Jesus commands us not to judge, but does that really mean that we are no longer to confront?
Why God doesn't want you to be a workaholic
Most cultures today praise a lifestyle that is driven by work and the pursuit of success, but does God really want us buried in long working hours?