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Pope Francis to indigenous Mexicans: 'The world needs you!'
Pope Francis told indigenous Mexicans that today's world "needs you!", denouncing their systematic exclusion from society and encouraging the use of native languages in Catholic worship.
We are called to bless others through our words
The old saying goes that "sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me." If this is so then why does it often feel like words of malice, slander and abuse towards us feel disabling at times?
Nevada Caucus: Clinton and Sanders speak at same black majority church in Las Vegas
Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton spoke at the same black-majority baptist church in Las Vagas on Sunday ahead of Saturday's Nevada Democratic caucus.
7 practical ways to grow in your Bible reading
Here are just some of the many practical ways that you can grow in the area of your daily devotionals and make the most out of your Bible reading practices.
Fewer than one in 50 large churches led by a woman priest
Fewer than one in 50 of England's largest churches are led by women and fewer than a quarter of full-time clergy are women, according to latest figures released by campaigners for women's ordination.
Trusting God when He closes a door
We want that door opened and we ask God constantly to open it for us, and the sad part is some people pry that door open on our own only to find trouble. Why is it important to keep closed doors shut?
Church guilty of 'abandoning the poor', Synod told
The Church is guilty of disproportionately favouring rich areas over poor estates, the CofE's governing body heard today.
Pope John Paul II to his female friend: 'Issues too difficult to write about'
The late Pope John Paul II wrote letters to his close friend, the philosopher Anna-Teresa Tymieniecka, from Rome in order to avoid their being intercepted by the secret police in Poland.
Manny Pacquiao apologises for 'worse than animals' comment on homosexuality
Christian Filipino boxing champion-turned-politician Manny Pacquiao has apologised for his comment that those who condone homosexuality are "worse than animals".
The myth of modern atheism? Unbelief dates back to 500 BC, says Cambridge study
A new Cambridge University study published today argues that atheism is not a modern invention, but rather dates back to 500 BC.
Mother of Amish school shooter: I've found joy in the midst of tragedy
In 2006, Terri Roberts' son shot 10 Amish girls and then took his own life. She talks to Christian Today about the incredible response of forgiveness and grace that her Amish neighbours have shown her family.
Former ISIS sex slave speaks of moment family was massacred
A Yazidi woman who was held as a sex slave by ISIS has asked the world to unite in the fight against the terrorist group during a speech in London.
Scottish moderator to address Synod for first time in history
History will be made today when the Church of England's General Synod is addressed by the Presbyterian Church of Scotland's General Moderator.
Belgium detains 10 in ISIS recruitment investigation
Belgian police raided homes in Brussels on Tuesday and detained 10 people on suspicion of operating a recruitment ring for militant group Islamic State.
Austria says refugee flow to be slowed 'step by step'
The flow of migrants through the Balkans and towards Germany will be slowed progressively as part of a coordinated "domino effect" of restrictions by countries along the route, Austria's interior minister said
What does the Bible say about drinking alcohol? What it means for Christians
Dry January, the alternate name given to the first month of the year because so many choose to go alcohol-free after overdoing it during the festive period, may be over but the trend of giving up alcohol or cutting down drastically for more than just one month shows no signs of slowing.