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Pope winds up Panama global youth gathering with huge outdoor mass

Organisers said about 700,000 people attended the closing mass of World Youth Day.

Church of England says it will give 'serious consideration' to letter opposing transgender services
Church of England says it will give 'serious consideration' to letter opposing transgender services

The Church of England has said it will give 'serious consideration' to a letter signed by over 1,600 clergy and church wardens in opposition to its latest guidance on transgenderism.

What is God's wrath? John Piper shares six things you need to know
What is God's wrath? John Piper shares six things you need to know

Desiring God founder John Piper recently gave a message about what he called "six truths" regarding the nature of God's wrath.

Philippines vows to crush 'terrorists' after church bombs kill 20
Philippines vows to crush 'terrorists' after church bombs kill 20

The Philippines vowed to destroy those behind twin bombings that killed 20 people during a Sunday church service in the country's restive south.

Heal Nepal: On World Leprosy Day, UK charity targets an ancient disease
Heal Nepal: On World Leprosy Day, UK charity targets an ancient disease

The Leprosy Mission launches today ­– World Leprosy Day – its Heal Nepal campaign in a bid to finally rid the country of the ancient disease.

Kate Hudson says she's raising her baby girl 'genderless'
Kate Hudson says she's raising her baby girl 'genderless'

Actress Kate Hudson recently revealed that she is raising her daughter "genderless" until her child decides how she wants to identify.

3 reasons why you shouldn't fear the future
3 reasons why you shouldn't fear the future

Despite scientific advancements, greater education, fewer diseases, longer life expectancy and more money and resources than ever before in history, this age is known not for its peace, but for its persistent anxiety.

When you have no prayers left
When you have no prayers left

When I'm silent, heaven still answers.

Pope condemns 'senseless and irresponsible' stigmatisation of migrants
Pope condemns 'senseless and irresponsible' stigmatisation of migrants

Pope Francis said on Friday it was "senseless and irresponsible" to stigmatize migrants and see all of them as threats to society, weighing in again on one of the most divisive issues in the United States.

Open letter urges CofE bishops to  'revise, postpone or withdraw' transgender services guidance
Open letter urges CofE bishops to 'revise, postpone or withdraw' transgender services guidance

An open letter to the Church of England's House of Bishops has called on them to 'revise, postpone or withdraw' their controversial guidance on services of welcome for transgender people.

Let's get the saints out and into circulation

We seem increasingly to be living in 'interesting times' where our society is torn by division, instability and polarisation.

Transgender family: dad was a woman, son is transitioning
Transgender family: dad was a woman, son is transitioning

In Britain's first multigenerational transgender family, stepdad was a woman and son is becoming a daughter

Bishop of Lichfield leads Holocaust Centre visit
Bishop of Lichfield leads Holocaust Centre visit

The centre, near Nottingham, is the UK's only dedicated Holocaust museum.

Pope says killing of women has become 'plague' in Latin America

Pope Francis urged Latin America's leaders on Thursday to shun corruption and tackle gang violence, drug trafficking and the killing of women.

Queen sends Brexit message to UK politicians – end your bickering

While Elizabeth, 92, did not mention Brexit explicitly in an annual speech to her local Women's Institute in Norfolk, the monarch said every generation faced 'fresh challenges and opportunities'.

Italy's Protestants and Catholics hit back at hardline anti-migrant movement
Italy's Protestants and Catholics hit back at hardline anti-migrant movement

Catholics and Protestants in Italy have signed a joint declaration on migrants urging a spirit of humanity and solidarity.