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'The Joy of Love': Pope Francis' post-synod exhortation to be released Friday
Pope Francis' apostolic exhortation on the family will be published on April 8, and will be called Amoris Laetitia (The Joy of Love), the Vatican announced today.
Stop trying to give Jesus a makeover, Christian blogger says
Christian blogger Josh Buice has a problem with attempts by some to repackage and rebrand the gospel to make it more appealing to people, arguing that the true meaning of the word is overpowered by style.
Faith after Easter: How to meet Jesus in the everyday
The disciples of Jesus are always portrayed as touchingly human. They share the same bewilderment, frustration and irritation we can imagine for ourselves in their situations.
Priest who admitted to sexually assaulting a 15-year-old was allowed to continue in ministry for 14 years
A Church of England vicar who sexually assaulted a 15-year-old was allowed to continue ministering for over a decade, despite having confessed to his Bishop.
Why is seven such an important biblical number?
The number seven keeps on cropping up in the Bible.
Atheist church minister could be defrocked after appeal rejected
An atheist church minister could be defrocked after The United Church of Canada dismissed her appeal against a review into her effectiveness.
6 keys to maintaining true, lasting friendships
True friendships take work. Here are six things you can do to make sure yours last.
Obama faces pressure to confront China on human rights and religious freedom
US President Obama has been urged to discuss human rights with the Chinese President this week.
Children and pregnant women among thousands of Syrian refugees illegally returned home - Amnesty
Thousands of Syrian refugees have been illegally returned to their homeland over the past few months, exposing "fatal flaws" in the refugee deal signed between Turkey and the EU in March, Amnesty International has warned.
Myanmar: Will Aung San Suu Kyi stop religious persecution?
Along with the obvious problems her country faces is one that offers few returns in terms of votes, but has the potential to tarnish even a legacy such as hers.
Why don't Conservatives conserve things any more?
It's not a joke, or a trick. It's one of the most pressing political questions in the US and the UK.
Majority of Americans believe Bible reading would benefit politicians
The majority of Americans believe politicians would be more effective if they read the Bible, according to new research by the Barna Group.
Christianity is no longer compulsory for Oxford Theology students
Theology students at Oxford will no longer have to study Christianity after their first year of university, after pupils challenged the lack of diversity in the current course structure.
Religious liberty: Why we should care far more about it than we do
How important is religious freedom? Pretty important in America, not so much in Europe, according to data from polling organisation YouGov.
Ancient church in new light: Wire and mesh resurrect Italian ruins
The ruins of an early church in Italy have been resurrected through a wire-mesh installation by an Italian artist.
Growing in rebuke: How to accept correction
Rebuke, reproof and correction are beautiful gifts from God that He dishes out to us through mentors, brothers, disciples and leaders.