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Most Christians gave up social media for Lent - poll
As part of the observance of Lent, many American Christians are logging out of Facebook and Twitter, opting to give up social media more than any other thing, according to a recent survey.
As Xi heads to Italy, Vatican says China should not fear Church
A top Vatican official says China's government should not fear "distrust or hostility" from the Roman Catholic Church, writing amid speculation over whether President Xi Jinping will meet Pope Francis this week.
Accounts of heroism emerge from New Zealand mosque killings
Accounts emerged on Sunday of heroic attempts to tackle a gunman who slaughtered 50 people at two mosques in New Zealand, as authorities prepared to begin releasing the bodies of victims to their families for burial.
Salvation Army advancing Ebola prevention in Democratic Republic of Congo
The Salvation Army is training thousands of community leaders in hygiene practices to help eradicate Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
UK's Church leaders stand with New Zealand's Muslims after horrific mosque killings
Church leaders in the UK have expressed their solidarity with the Muslim community in New Zealand after Friday's tragic shootings at two mosques.
Pastors in the Caribbean being trained disaster preparedness
After a string of natural disasters across the Caribbean, Anglican pastors in the region are being trained in how to effectively respond.
CARE backs trafficking victims, urges support for Modern Slavery bill
Campaigners handed in a petition to the Home Office and then marched to 10, Downing St to hand in a petition there.
Best of Christian resources on show at CRE North
Thousands of visitors and exhibitors descended on Manchester's Event City for the Christian Resources Exhibition (CRE) during a two-day event.
Our priests abused hundreds of children, admits Polish Catholic Church
The report follows investigations into widespread abuse of minors by clergy in other countries that have shaken the Roman Catholic Church to its foundations.
'Words cannot convey our distress': New Zealand church leaders respond to mosque killings
'No religious organisation or group deserves to be the target of someone's hate â regardless of beliefs.'
At least 49 killed, 20 seriously wounded in New Zealand mosque shootings
Police commissioner Mike Bush said 49 people had been killed at two mosques and one man in his late 20s charged with murder.
Head of Hong Kong Christian Council resigns following allegations of improper behaviour
The General Secretary of the Hong Kong Christian Council, who last year vowed to stamp out sexual harassment from the city's churches, has stepped down after being accused of making improper advances.
As the war in Syria enters its 9th year, what will it take to heal the wounds?
The humanitarian cost of this fruitless war is immense, with nearly 12 million Syrians either refugees in other countries or internally displaced in Syria itself.
Why do men abuse women? It's probably not what you think
Gender justice specialist Natalie Collins has written 'Out of Control: Couples, Conflict and the Capacity for Change' to guide Christians through issues of domestic abuse.
Evangelical Church in Austria paves the way for same-sex marriage blessings
The General Synod of the Evangelical Church in Austria has voted in favour of allowing blessings for same-sex unions.
How North Korea's food shortages are stunting children's growth
The economy has been badly damaged by years of mismanagement and international sanctions aimed at putting pressure on the country over its nuclear ambitions.