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Pope, on trip to Panama, says fear of migrants makes people crazy

Immigration is expected to be one of the main themes of Francis's six-day trip.

New York state legalises abortion up to birth
New York state legalises abortion up to birth

After an intense debate for and against the proposal, the New York state Legislature passed a bill Tuesday that makes it legal for doctors and other health care professionals, such as midwives and physician assistants, to perform abortions up until birth in the state.

Asia Bibi is 'anything but safe', says Christian leader in Pakistan
Asia Bibi is 'anything but safe', says Christian leader in Pakistan

A Christian leader in Pakistan has warned that radical Islamists are still trying to find Christian mother Asia Bibi 'so they can kill her'.

UK Christian retreat centres: Where to go and recharge your spiritual batteries
UK Christian retreat centres: Where to go and recharge your spiritual batteries

As well as the many exciting Christian festivals and conferences happening in the UK during 2019 we are also blessed with some wonderful Christian retreat centres, guest houses and hotels.

'I'm not transphobic' says Father Ted writer after fierce backlash over transgender views
'I'm not transphobic' says Father Ted writer after fierce backlash over transgender views

TV writer Graham Linehan has defended his views on transgenderism after a fierce backlash against his appearance on RTÉ's Prime Time programme this week.

Five things which are more important than Brexit

The body was being wheeled on a trolley to the morgue, my wife said.

I've lived with cancer: I know God can handle it when we scream at him
I've lived with cancer: I know God can handle it when we scream at him

I've learned screaming at God is never bad. He's big enough to handle it and I'm sure he'd rather I turned to him than anyone or anything else.

IICSA: How can we hold the past to account?
IICSA: How can we hold the past to account?

Can you judge the behaviour and attitudes of the past (even the recent past) by the standards of the present? Can you hold the past to account?

Zimbabwean pastor faces 20-year jail term in government clampdown
Zimbabwean pastor faces 20-year jail term in government clampdown

Mawarire is among hundreds of civilians who face public order charges following last week's violent protests over fuel price hikes.

FOBT reform: Northern Ireland bookmakers slash stakes on 'crack cocaine' of gambling
FOBT reform: Northern Ireland bookmakers slash stakes on 'crack cocaine' of gambling

FOBTs are clustered in economically deprived areas and that there are four times as many problem gamblers in Northern Ireland as the rest of the United Kingdom.

Trump transgender troop limits can take effect, top court decides

Attorneys for the plaintiffs condemned the court's action and said some current troops could face discharge.

Church of England plans massive investment in mission
Church of England plans massive investment in mission

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, said: 'Hearing and responding to the good news of Jesus Christ unlocks new joy, new belonging, new purpose and new life.

Pastor Davey Blackburn announces resignation three years after wife's tragic murder
Pastor Davey Blackburn announces resignation three years after wife's tragic murder

Three years after the murder of his first wife inside their home and a year after he remarried, Pastor Davey Blackburn of Resonate Church in Indiana announced on Sunday that he is resigning from his church.

Bishop welcomes Government's decision to scrap fee for EU citizens wishing to remain in Britain

Prime Minister Theresa May has announced that the Government is scrapping the charge for EU citizens wanting to remain in the UK after Brexit - a move welcomed by the Catholic Church.

Lady Gaga's attack on Mike and Karen Pence's Christian faith is 'misguided', says Franklin Graham
Lady Gaga's attack on Mike and Karen Pence's Christian faith is 'misguided', says Franklin Graham

Lady Gaga has attacked the faith of Vice President Mike Pence and his wife Karen, calling it the 'worst representation of what it means to be a Christian'.

UK Christian conferences: A guide for 2019
UK Christian conferences: A guide for 2019

Whatever kind of adventure you prefer, you'll be spoilt for choice with the many Christian conferences, festivals and events happening in the UK during 2019.