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Pakistani doctor whose selfie with Pope Francis went viral is to become a priest
A Pakistani Christian doctor whose selfie with Pope Francis went viral is to train to be a priest.
Building the future of England's cathedrals: How an ancient craft is taking on a new life
If it weren't for the tap, tap, tapping, we could have been in a library. I've never seen such intense concentration.
'Rejoice and be glad': 5 quotes from Pope Francis's latest document for Christians around the world
Pope Francis has released his latest Apostolic Exhortation called Gaudete et Exsultate (Rejoice and be Glad). Here are five quotes from the pope's document for Christians today.
Catholic priest found shot dead in Congo as unrest continues
A Catholic priest has been found dead in the Congo days after another priest was abducted.
Shane Claiborne hosts Lynchburg Revival after Jerry Falwell threatens him with jail
'Progressive' Christians gathered in Lynchburg this weekend for a revival on the steps of one of Donald Trump's most ardent supporters, Jerry Falwell Jnr.
Pope Francis says helping the poor and immigrants is as important as opposing abortion
Pope Francis risked further alienating conservatives in the Catholic Church today by urging opponents of abortion to show equal passion for the oppressed and stating that 'excessive importance' should not be given to certain Church rules while others are disregarded.
Pastor Greg Laurie tells Christian girl who is dating a non-believer: 'Break up with him!'
When Pastor Greg Laurie of Harvest Christian Fellowship was asked by a Christian woman about her relationship problem with a non-believer, the pastor gave her a surprisingly blunt and direct answer.
Syria 'chemical weapons' attack: Christian charity 'deeply alarmed' as West's response comes under spotlight
The West's response to atrocities in Syria came under the spotlight on Monday as horrific images purported to show an alleged chemical weapons attack on a rebel-held town on Saturday.
Hungary's nationalist PM Viktor Orban underlines his mission to protect 'Christian' Europe from Islam
Hungary's controversially right-wing prime minister, Viktor Orban, claimed that Poles and Hungarians have a common goal in maintaining Christianity in their countries ahead of yesterday's election from which he is expected to win a third consecutive term in power.
Inside Egypt: How a Christian broadcaster is helping millions retain hope across the region
To get a flavour of how resilient the minority Christian community is in Egypt you could do worse than attend a service at the Kasr El Dobara Evangelical Church (KDEC) on Sheikh Rihan Street in downtown Cairo.
Czech missionary Petr Jasek tells of suffering for Christ in Sudan prison
The Czech missionary held in Sudan, Petr Jasek, has described how God gave him a 'supernatural peace' in the face of waterboarding torture from Islamic State extremists and eventually used him to lead fellow inmates to Christ during his 14-month imprisonment.
Israel Folau homophobia row: Christian rugby star claims he's being persecuted for saying gay people are bound for hell
Australian Christian rugby star Israel Folau has suggested he is being persecuted for his faith after facing intense criticism for suggesting gay people were going to hell.
After chemical weapons attack, Syria alleges US struck air base
Syrian state TV said on Monday the United States was suspected of striking an air base hours after US President Donald Trump warned of a 'big price to pay' as aid groups said dozens of people were killed by poison gas in a rebel-held town.
Facebook says rejecting ad of Jesus on the cross was a 'mistake'
Facebook has reversed a previous decision to reject an advertisement featuring an image of Jesus crucified on a cross, saying the removal had been a "mistake."
Pope Francis condemns use of chemical weapons in Syria
Pope Francis has condemned the use of chemical weapons in Syria and prayed for all who are suffering the consequences.
Britain aims to resettle poisoned Russian ex-spy in US reports Sunday Times
Britain is considering offering poisoned Russian ex-spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia new identities and a fresh life in the United States