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#Hellgate: Cardinal Burke accuses Pope Francis of 'increasing confusion' over Church teaching
One of Pope Francis' most high-profile critics, Cardinal Raymond Burke, has accused him of 'increasing the confusion' in the Catholic Church following the pope's reported denial of the existence of hell.
Joanna Gaines reveals 'bigger plan' behind the end of HGTV's 'Fixer Upper'
With every ending comes another beginning. This is what "Fixer Upper" star Joanna Gaines believes after her highly popular HGTV show with husband Chip finally aired its last episode this April.
Young boy trapped in sewer pipes prayed to God not to let him die
During the darkest hours of one's life, a conversation with God can help do wonders for one's wellbeing. This is what 13-year-old Jesse Hernandez experienced as he spent 12 hours trapped inside Los Angeles' sewer pipes.
Jerry Falwell responds to Shane Claiborne's invitation to pray with threat of year in jail and $2,500 fine
Jerry Falwell Jnr, one of Donald Trump's most prominent faith advisers, has threatened legal action against progressive Christian leader Shane Claiborne in response to being invited to pray with him.
Indian Christians charged with 'hurting religious sentiments' for handing out tracts during Easter procession
Four Indian Christians have been charged with 'hurting religious sentiments' for handing out Christian tracts during an Easter procession.
Christian rugby star Israel Folau could be banned from New Zealand for saying gay people are going to 'hell'
Australian rugby star and devout Christian Israel Folau could be banned from entering New Zealand amid the fallout after he said gay people are going to hell.
Sherlock Holmes and the Mystery of the Missing Gospel Fragment
Of all the cases which my friend Mr Sherlock Holmes undertook, one of the most curious presented itself to him, as I recall, shortly after one Easter Sunday.
Behind the badge: Why Jesus wasn't one for labels
Before I was a priest I was an entrepreneur and ran a brand agency. I am not at all ashamed of this.
Child benefit cap will increase abortions, faith leaders warn
Sixty Church of England bishops have joined Muslim and Jewish leaders in calling for the two-child limit on benefits to be scrapped.
A tiny injustice that eats away at society: who gets the tip?
On a trip to the USA I was once pursued from a restaurant because I had mistakenly not given the correct amount of tip. It was humiliating and, I have to say, frightening. The waiter was a big fella.
Sydney archbishop: Priests will be martyred before they break the seal of confession
The archbishop of Sydney has said that Catholic priests will suffer martyrdom before they break the seal of confession. It comes during increasing debate about the political place of religious freedom when it comes to combatting sexual abuse and â through the seal of confession â shielding or revealing abusers.
'The Bible of Love': Snoop Dogg shifts gear with a faith-filled worship record
Snoop Dogg is loud and proud about his Christian faith in his new Gospel album Bible of Love. It marks not only a fascinating shift for the established rapper, but an impressive and remarkable worship record in its own right.
Paul Pressler case: Affidavit accuses Southern Baptist statesman of unwanted sexual encounter
An affidavit has been filed in the case of Paul Pressler, the prominent Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) leader accused of molesting a young man for several years from the 1970s, which the attorney for his alleged victim says corroborates his story.
China pulls Bibles from online retailers as it steps up control over religion
China appears to have removed the Bible from online retailers in a further sign of its clampdown on religious freedom.
Commonwealth Games: More than 120 athletes join chaplains for Easter Sunday service
More than 120 Commonwealth Games athletes, plus coaches and support staff, attended an Easter Sunday service in the Gold Coast village.
Snoop Dogg to critics of his Gospel album: 'How much have you done for the Lord?'
The rapper Snoop Dogg has challenging words for critics of his latest â and most explicitly Christian â Gospel album: 'Are you going to heaven? How much have you done for the Lord?'