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Man apologises after hanging up on the Pope... twice!
Man apologises after hanging up on the Pope... twice!

An Italian man has apologised to the Pope after he hung up on him twice because he believed he was a prank caller.

Dean of Westminster defends inclusion of Muslim prayer in Abbey service
Dean of Westminster defends inclusion of Muslim prayer in Abbey service

The Dean of Westminster has defended the choice of a prayer in which the prophet Muhammed was described as 'The Chosen One' at the Abbey as "within orthodox Christian worship".

Vicar loses unfair dismissal case - court rules he is \'employed by God\'
Vicar loses unfair dismissal case - court rules he is 'employed by God'

A vicar has lost his claim for unfair dismissal against his Church of England diocese, as the courts upheld church law that implies he is 'employed by God'.

Nine global music icons who follow Jesus
Nine global music icons who follow Jesus

Nine global music icons who follow Jesus

How do you know if you are ready to get engaged?
How do you know if you are ready to get engaged?

Relationship advice from Sarah Abell.

Nepal: Death toll passes 6,200, $2 billion needed for rebuilding
Nepal: Death toll passes 6,200, $2 billion needed for rebuilding

The death toll from Nepal's devastating earthquake rose steadily past 6,200 on Friday as fresh aftershocks and the stench of rotting bodies made it hard for nervous survivors to return to their homes.

Westminster Abbey accused of \'denial of Christ\'s Lordship\' in Muhammad prayer row
Westminster Abbey accused of 'denial of Christ's Lordship' in Muhammad prayer row

Westminster Abbey has been accused of "denial of the Lordship of Jesus Christ" after the prophet Mohammed was described as "the chosen one" in a prayer at a First World War service.

Christian leaders oppose LGBT rights in Kenya
Christian leaders oppose LGBT rights in Kenya

Religious leaders in Kenya are set to oppose a High Court ruling that gay rights activists can officially register their organisations.

Jeb Bush defends right to act on \'Christian conscience\'
Jeb Bush defends right to act on 'Christian conscience'

Former governor of Florida Jeb Bush spoke openly of his personal faith and defended religious freedom at the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference on Wednesday.

Pope Francis: Gender pay gap is \'pure scandal\'
Pope Francis: Gender pay gap is 'pure scandal'

Pope Francis told his weekly audience yesterday that Christians should support the idea of equal pay.

Megachurch pastor Paula White marries \'Don\'t Stop Believin\' rocker Jonathan Cain
Megachurch pastor Paula White marries 'Don't Stop Believin' rocker Jonathan Cain

Evangelist and author Paula White quietly married rock guitarist Jonathan Cain over the weekend.

\'How to Get Away with Murder\' star Viola Davis to star in abolitionist Harriet Tubman biopic
'How to Get Away with Murder' star Viola Davis to star in abolitionist Harriet Tubman biopic

Academy Award-nominated actress Viola Davis has been tapped to star in an upcoming television movie about abolitionist Harriet Tubman.

Brazilian man executed with Bali Nine Australians was unaware he was going to be executed until final moments, says pastor
Brazilian man executed with Bali Nine Australians was unaware he was going to be executed until final moments, says pastor

Executed Brazilian prisoner Rodrigo Gularte was allegedly mentally ill and unaware of his impending death this week in Indonesia.

Jessa Seewald pregnancy: reality star says she\'s eating healthy and still working out but trying not to overdo it
Jessa Seewald pregnancy: reality star says she's eating healthy and still working out but trying not to overdo it

Jessa Seewald says she's not trying to break any records in the gym during pregnancy

Is social media to blame for the rise in divorces?
Is social media to blame for the rise in divorces?

Social media has long been accused of taking over our lives, and new research suggests that it could be to blame for some marriages ending.