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Pastor thrown off dinghy and drowned because he prayed for better weather

Praying for safe passage to Spain in stormy weather, a Nigerian pastor and up to nine other migrants perished when pushed off their boat.

How to become a Saint

How do you get to be a saint? And would you really want to be one?

Eight celebrities who decided that True Love Waits

Cultural attitudes towards sex have changed a lot in the last couple of decades writes Martin Saunders, but some celebs still decided to wait until marriage.

David Cameron hits back at Archbishops' comments on inequality: 'I profoundly disagree'

David Cameron has responded to the Archbishops of York and Canterbury's criticism of income inequality in Britain by saying he "profoundly disagree[s]" with their assessment.

Bishop of Maryland responds to Heather Cook hit-and-run incident, says Episcopal Church is in 'deep pain'

The Episcopal Bishop of Maryland has said the diocese is in "deep pain" over the hit-and-run in which one of its most senior bishops killed a cyclist.

Oscars are too white and too male, say critics

Nominations seem to reveal progress for black actors has been halted.

Pope Francis will declare American saint on US autumn visit

Junipero Serra, who brought Christianity to the Western United States, will be canonized.

Belgium: Hail of gunfire as Islamist terrorists killed

Two men died and one was captured by police commandos.

Pope Francis slams Philippines corruption and 'scandalous social inequalities'

The Pope pulled no punches in caring for a just and more caring society.

Killing Jesus star Kelsey Grammer says Herod 'wasn't necessarily evil'

Kelsey Grammer is best known for his role as prim and proper Dr Frasier Crane on the hit series "Cheers" and "Frasier," but sank his teeth into his latest, more villainous role.