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Egypt's new agency to fight sectarian violence welcomed by Church leader

The agency was formed by President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi following repeated attacks by Islamist extremists on the country's churches and minority Christian community.

Vatican spokesman Greg Burke and deputy in surprise resignations

American Greg Burke said he was stepping down as director of the Vatican Press Office in order to allow the Pope to assemble a completely new communications team.

Francis Chan shares his tip for a better prayer life
Francis Chan shares his tip for a better prayer life

The popular preacher was asked: 'What's one practical thing I could do to improve my prayer life?'

Brexit chaos weighs heavy on minds of bishops at start of new year

The Bishop of Burnley said he was praying for a 'new start' in British politics amid the upheaval over Brexit

Record numbers take part in bishop's Boxing Day pilgrimage
Record numbers take part in bishop's Boxing Day pilgrimage

The annual pilgrimage follows in the footsteps of 12th Century Cistercian monks who set off from Ripon Cathedral on 26 December, 1132, to found Fountains Abbey.

Scottish churches use New Year's Eve celebrations to help the lonely
Scottish churches use New Year's Eve celebrations to help the lonely

Two churches in Glasgow, Scotland, are giving over their New Year's Eve celebrations to support lonely people in their local community.

Facebook apologises to Franklin Graham after banning him for 24 hours over transgender bathroom post
Facebook apologises to Franklin Graham after banning him for 24 hours over transgender bathroom post

Franklin Graham has accused Facebook of 'censoring free speech' after he was banned over a 2016 post criticising transgender access to the bathrooms of their choice

What does your toddler say about you?
What does your toddler say about you?

Human behaviour is acknowledged to be made up of a complex intermingling of innate being and the environment to which someone is exposed – the nature vs nurture tension.

Bishop of Dover calls for compassionate response to migrants crossing English Channel
Bishop of Dover calls for compassionate response to migrants crossing English Channel

As the Government is told to 'get a grip' of the situation, the Bishop of Dover has asked the Government to treat the migrants as humans.

Stone carvings hidden for centuries re-discovered at Dunkeld Cathedral
Stone carvings hidden for centuries re-discovered at Dunkeld Cathedral

Stone carvings dating back to the 1400s have been found on a bishop's tomb at Dunkeld Cathedral in Perthsire, Scotland.

Let asylum seekers work, says Archbishop of York
Let asylum seekers work, says Archbishop of York

The Archbishop of York has called for a change to regulations in order to allow UK asylum seekers to work while they wait for a decision.

Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte fires more shots at Catholic Church
Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte fires more shots at Catholic Church

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte continued his feud with the Catholic Church with fresh insults just days after wishing everyone a Merry Christmas.

Syria's Christians are begging Trump not to withdraw US troops

Trump has been told his withdrawal of troops from Syria will put Christians at risk of an ISIS resurgence

Christians in the 2019 New Year's Honours List
Christians in the 2019 New Year's Honours List

A former gang leader, an MP and advocates against persecution and injustice are among the Christians who have been recognised in the New Year's Honours List 2019.

More married couples putting off divorce for the sake of their children
More married couples putting off divorce for the sake of their children

New research has found that more married couples with children in the UK are choosing to stay together as divorce rates continue to fall.

Oscar Pistorius running Bible study group in prison, says father
Oscar Pistorius running Bible study group in prison, says father

Oscar Pistorius is holding weekly Bible studies with 'hardcore' inmates in prison, his father has said.