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'I have made serious mistakes': Pope Francis admits failures over sex abuse crisis in Chile
Pope Francis has apologised for underestimating the seriousness of the sexual abuse scandal in Chile and admitted making 'serious mistakes' following a recent investigation into allegations regarding Bishop Juan Barros of Osorno.
Chibok 4 years on: Why there's still no celebration for the rescued schoolgirls
Half of the girls abducted from the school in Chibok, Nigeria on April 14, 2014 remain in captivity â but parents whose children have returned won't be celebrating until they are all free.
South African archbishop reveals how he escaped death in apartheid era
The archbishop of Cape Town has spoken of the time he narrowly escaped death at the hands of South Africa's police during the country's apartheid years in a video interview with the archbishop of Canterbury.
Traditional antisemitism is thriving on far right and left, study finds
European Jews are experiencing widespread feelings of insecurity because of the resurgence of the extreme right, anti-Zionism on the left and radical Islam, according to a global study of antisemitism.
Steve Chalke: Heaven is not just for Christians
Heaven cannot just be for Christians, a prominent church leader has said, suggesting that if only Christians had enteral life then salvation would be a 'geographical lottery'.
Who are the Red Letter Christians?
Last weekend a conference took place in Lynchburg, Tennessee. It's the home of Liberty University, whose president is Jerry Falwell Jnr, one of President Trump's most ardent evangelical supporters.
Ealing abortion protest ban: Campaigners eye nationwide buffer zones banning prayer outside clinics
Pro-abortion campaigners are hoping to roll out a nationwide ban imposed on prayer vigils outside clinics.
Kensington Temple pastor barred from Morocco calls for religious freedom
A British pastor is calling for genuine freedom of religion in Morocco after he was refused entry to the country and interrogated regarding informal meetings with Moroccan Christians.
Are the winds of war blowing into Gaza?
In Israel, the defence minister, Avigdor Lieberman, has praised the Israeli soldiers who filmed themselves shooting at an unarmed Palestinian protester behind the border fence to Gaza, saying the sniper 'deserved a medal'.
Archbishop of Canterbury: Journalists are 'indispensable' to modern Britain
The archbishop of Canterbury has said 'there is nothing more important' than a free press holding people to account.
Ministers formally abandon plans for Ofsted to inspect Sunday schools
Ministers have abandoned plans to inspect Sunday schools following widespread public opposition, the education department announced on Tuesday.
Yom HaShoah: Remembering the Holocaust that destroyed my family
Tonight and tomorrow the Jewish community celebrates Yom HaShoah (Holocaust and Heroism Remembrance Day).
Bill Hybels resigns from Willow Creek after misconduct allegations
Willow Creek founder Bill Hybels has stepped down from his position following allegations of inappropriate behaviour with women over several decades.
Pro-life prayer vigils banned from outside abortion clinic in landmark decision
Pro-life protestors will be banned from gathering outside an abortion clinic in west London after Ealing council unanimously voted last night to impose a safe zone.
French president Macron faces backlash from secularists after calling for closer ties between church and state
The French president, Emmanuel Macron, has come under fire from political and secularist critics after calling for the country's notoriously divided Church and state to 'mend' their 'damaged' relationship.
Franklin Graham defends Melania Trump after Jimmy Kimmel makes fun of her accent
Evangelist Franklin Graham got upset after Jimmy Kimmel made a joke at the expense of First Lady Melania Trump.