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Pope Hopes to Visit US, France in 2008
Pope Benedict hopes to visit the United States and France next year, his spokesman said on Sunday.
Japan Earthquake Kills Three, Injures Hundreds
A strong earthquake killed at least three people in Japan on Monday, injured more than 500, flattened houses and started a small fire at the world's largest nuclear power plant.
Can Money Heal Sex-Abuse Wounds? US Catholics Ask
America's Roman Catholics applauded a $660 million settlement with sexual-abuse victims in Los Angeles but said no amount of money can heal the wounds.
Religion Hurt by Failed Attacks, says Theos
The failed car bomb attacks on London's West End and Glasgow airport have given Islam in particular and religion in general a bad name, according to new research published by Theos, the public theology think tank.
Government 'Bin Tax' Plan Likely to Fail, say MPs
Government plans to introduce a "bin tax" to encourage recycling are likely to fail, a cross-party committee of MPs said on Monday.
Roman Catholic Church Apologises for 'Terrible & Sinful' Abuses
The leader of the largest US Roman Catholic archdiocese has apologised for what he called a "terrible sin and crime" as the Church confirmed it would pay a record $660m to people who were sexually abused.
Saudi Arabia Receives 16 Guantanamo Detainees
Saudi Arabia said on Monday 16 Saudis were handed over after the United States had freed them from its naval base at Guantanamo Bay.
House Churches in China Face Demolition
China Aid Association has learned that local government authorities in China are getting ready to demolish three well-known house churches.
To Win as Many as Possible
Becoming a personal saviour, and living as one who wishes to save as many as possible, was the life that Apostle Paul lived for...
Facebook Phenomenon Leads to Pay Rise for Web Designers
Web developers are being paid at levels not seen since the dotcom boom, thanks to the rapid rise in social networking sites such as Facebook a report today shows...
Get Closer to God During Vacation, says Pope
Vacation should be a time for Christians not only to relax but to get closer to God, Pope Benedict said on Sunday from his mountain retreat in the Italian Dolomites.
Joseph Musical Hits West End
A new production of the Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat will open in London at the Adelphi Theatre, 17 July.
Christian Human Rights Activists Arrested in Belarus Crackdown
Fourteen Christian human rights activists have been detained and campaign literature has been confiscated by police and KGB agents during an annual Catholic festival earlier this month in Belarus.
Anglican Head Awarded for Climate Change Efforts
The spiritual head of the 77-million member worldwide Anglican Communion, Dr Rowan Williams, received an award last week from parliamentarians for his work on promoting environmentally friendly causes.
'Serious Challenges' Remain in Flood-Hit Pakistan, warns UN
The UN's refugee agency has warned that "serious challenges" remain in Pakistan following devastating floods in June.
Roman Catholic Church Apologises for 'Terrible & Sinful' Abuses
The leader of the largest US Roman Catholic archdiocese has apologised for what he called a "terrible sin and crime" as the Church confirmed it would pay a record $660m to people who were sexually abused.