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Pope Francis on human trafficking: Church must fight 'the new slave hunters'
Pope Francis says it is the church's business to get involved in politics when it comes to human trafficking.
The Queen is a lover of George Formby and show tunes â as well as Christian hymns
The Queen is a huge fan of George Formby and knows all his songs by heart, it has been revealed.
Washington state schools to start teaching gender identity, expression to kindergarten and elementary students
Starting next year, public schools in the state of Washington will begin teaching gender identity and gender expression to elementary students in health and physical education.
Philadelphia mayor bans city workers from travelling to states that have 'discriminatory laws' against LGBT people
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney has banned all city employees from travelling to North Carolina and Mississippi in response to the "discriminatory laws" against members of the LGBT community in the two states.
Pope Francis suspends Archbishop of Guam over sex abuse allegations
Pope Francis has suspended the Archbishop of Guam following accusations of sexual abuse, two days after a papal decree said bishops who failed to respond to abuse allegations could be removed.
The devil goes shopping? Video shows woman allegedly possessed by 'evil spirit' inside supermarket in China
Here's another reason to always pray and stay close to God: The devil can take hold of your body, even in ordinary places.
Work starts on restoration of the Tomb of Jesus
For the first time in two centuries, restoration work has begun on the Tomb of Jesus in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.
Jesus healed 10 men from leprosy: Why only one came back to thank him
This is a multi-layered tale of an encounter with God's power and mercy that has much to say to us today.
How to stop burnout in church ministry
Pastors who can't do it all may be the most effective people in ministry today, says Ed Cyzewski.
Baghdad Patriarch urges Muslims to renounce fundamentalism during Ramadan
Muslims in Iraq should celebrate Ramadan by "renouncing sectarianism and fundamentalism", the Chaldean Catholic Patriarch Louis Sako of Baghdad has said.
Bodnariu case: European watchdog to investigate authorities after Christian couple reunited with their children
The five children of Ruth and Marius Bodnariu were taken from them last November over allegations that they had spanked them, which is illegal in Norway.
Bishop of Durham backs pro-EU campaign
One of the Church of England's most senior bishops has waded into the referendum debate and called for Britain to remain in the EU.
China: Christians forbidden from holding prayer meeting deemed 'illegal' by authorities
Chinese Christians were forced to cancel a prayer meeting in Handan provence yesterday after it was deemed "illegal" by the Religious Affair Bureau.
Church leaders unite against persecution: 'This is a time for us to stand together'
Bishop Angaelos has said it is more important than ever before for the Church to stand together.
Evangelical Christian MP confesses to affair with married assistant
An evangelical Christian MP has admitted to having an affair with his assistant and apologised for his "completely inappropriate" behaviour.
Bangladesh: Elderly Hindu priest hacked to death by suspected Islamists
Three militants riding on a motorcycle killed Ananta Gopal Ganguly, 70, by slitting his throat when he was on his way to the temple he served in Jhenaidah district.