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Keep shouting, don't become anesthetised, pope tells young people

Pope Francis, starting Holy Week services leading to Easter, urged young people on Sunday to keep shouting and not allow the older generations to silence their voices or anesthetize their idealism.

The Catholic Church - coming to a Starbucks near you?

Young Catholics told their Church elders on Saturday that the faith should be spread in the places where they like to hang out, such as coffee bars.

YouTube sensation almost had an abortion before Bible verse became a wake up call
YouTube sensation almost had an abortion before Bible verse became a wake up call

A touching video of Kimberly Henderson and the baby she almost aborted became viral

Christians and Muslims in India express alarm over initiative to rewrite country's history
Christians and Muslims in India express alarm over initiative to rewrite country's history

Christian and Muslim leaders in India have expressed concern over an initiative to "revise" the country's history in an apparent effort to assert the dominance of Hindus.

Tennessee House approves bill requiring display of 'In God We Trust' motto in public schools
Tennessee House approves bill requiring display of 'In God We Trust' motto in public schools

The Tennessee House of Representatives has approved a bill that would require public schools to prominently display the national "In God We Trust" motto in public schools.

J.K. Rowling draws criticism from Harry Potter fans for liking tweet describing transgender people as 'men in dresses'
J.K. Rowling draws criticism from Harry Potter fans for liking tweet describing transgender people as 'men in dresses'

Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling has sparked outrage from her fans after she "liked" a tweet that referred to transgender individuals as "men in dresses."

What is Palm Sunday and why is it important?
What is Palm Sunday and why is it important?

Palm Sunday should be one of the more important days in our calendars every year. This day, celebrated the Sunday before Easter Sunday, reminds us of the time when Christ was about to suffer and die on the cross for our sins, and be resurrected three days later.

EU court upholds ruling to take kids from Christian sect families due to alleged abuse
EU court upholds ruling to take kids from Christian sect families due to alleged abuse

Some 40 children were moved to foster care after videos showing Twelve Tribes parents appearing to cane them became news.

What can we learn from Jesus taking the place of Barabbas?
What can we learn from Jesus taking the place of Barabbas?

Jesus was the one who received the beatings, the sufferings, and the death on the cross. Barabbas, on the other hand, was given another chance to live right.

'The Exorcist' director explores real-life exorcisms in 'The Devil and Father Amorth' documentary
'The Exorcist' director explores real-life exorcisms in 'The Devil and Father Amorth' documentary

Director William Friedkin witnessed Father Gabriel Amorth exorcising a woman for the ninth time in 2016.

Why is it important to know that Jesus is the Son of God?
Why is it important to know that Jesus is the Son of God?

Our salvation comes only by way of the Son of God, Jesus Christ. Unless we believe in Him, we will never be saved, will never be freed from sin, and will never have a relationship with God.

Turkey sets US Pastor Andrew Brunson's trial for April
Turkey sets US Pastor Andrew Brunson's trial for April

A trial date has been set for imprisoned American Pastor Andrew Brunson, who has spent 17 months in detention in Turkey over allegations of espionage and links with a terror group.

China detains Christian woman for trying to share faith with Xi Jinping
China detains Christian woman for trying to share faith with Xi Jinping

Chinese officials have detained a Christian woman from Liaoning province for allegedly trying to share her faith with Chinese President Xi Jinping during an event in Beijing.

UK Supreme Court rejects appeal to continue life support for terminally ill baby Alfie Evans
UK Supreme Court rejects appeal to continue life support for terminally ill baby Alfie Evans

The parents of a terminally ill baby were denied permission to appeal their case to the U.K. Supreme Court in an effort to continue life support for their 22-month-old child.

Hundreds of thousands set to march for tighter US gun controls
Hundreds of thousands set to march for tighter US gun controls

Hundreds of thousands of Americans are expected to rally nationwide on Saturday for tighter gun laws in 'March For Our Lives' protests led by survivors of the Florida school massacre, which reignited public anger over mass shootings.

CofE vicar named Secularist of the Year for exposing clerical abuse
CofE vicar named Secularist of the Year for exposing clerical abuse

A vicar who has campaigned to expose clerical sex abuse in the Church of England will be named Secularist of the Year today.