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What is truth? Fake news, from Putin and Trump to the Vatican
What is truth? Fake news, from Putin and Trump to the Vatican

It was only in January this year that Pope Francis most recently spoke publicly about the evil of 'fake news', the term so beloved of Donald Trump.

Betting review backs off Church's recommendation of £2 stake for 'crack cocaine' of gambling
Betting review backs off Church's recommendation of £2 stake for 'crack cocaine' of gambling

Ministers have been given the go ahead to reject churches' calls to cut the maximum stake on the 'crack cocaine' of gambling from £100 to £2.

Iceland's conversion to Christianity was thanks to volcanic eruption
Iceland's conversion to Christianity was thanks to volcanic eruption

Iceland's conversion to Christianity was thanks, in part, to a volcanic eruption, according to researchers from the University of Cambridge.

UK's Cardinal Keith O'Brien dies aged 80 after fall
UK's Cardinal Keith O'Brien dies aged 80 after fall

Cardinal Keith O'Brien, who was formerly the Catholic Church's most senior cleric in the UK, has died at the age of 80.

Abuse inquiry reveals Church's 'stupidity, incompetence and lying', says bishop
Abuse inquiry reveals Church's 'stupidity, incompetence and lying', says bishop

A child abuse inquiry into the Church of England dealt has exposed 'stupidity, incompetence [and] lying', a bishop has said.

Richard Dawkins plans to give away 'The God Delusion' free to Muslims
Richard Dawkins plans to give away 'The God Delusion' free to Muslims

Richard Dawkins is planning to make a number of his books available free of charge to the Islamic world after it emerged that an Arabic translation of The God Delusion was downloaded illegally millions of times, The Times reported.

'A wake up call': One in four churchgoers are suffering from domestic abuse
'A wake up call': One in four churchgoers are suffering from domestic abuse

One in four churchgoers are in abusive relationships, a new survey is suggesting.

'You Were Never Really Here' review: pure evil puts grace to the test
'You Were Never Really Here' review: pure evil puts grace to the test

A gruelling, gory film, containing only the briefest glimpses of beauty and light. But it's an important piece of work; both a fine piece of film-making and a challenging piece of provocation.

Pope Francis pays tribute to saint who wrestled with the Devil

Pope Francis prayed on Saturday before the body of one of Catholicism's most popular saints, Padre Pio, a mystic monk who is said to have wrestled with the Devil.

Vatican 'Lettergate' scandal comes to a head as full text released

The Vatican said there had been 'no intent of censorship'.

Meghan Markle's baptism was 'very moving,' says Archbishop of Canterbury
Meghan Markle's baptism was 'very moving,' says Archbishop of Canterbury

It was a "great privilege" for the Archbishop of Canterbury to oversee the baptism of Meghan Markle into the Church of England, and he remembers it being a "very moving" ceremony.

How Anne Graham Lotz found 'rest' after dad Billy Graham passed away
How Anne Graham Lotz found 'rest' after dad Billy Graham passed away

Dealing with death is painful and tiring, and Anne Graham Lotz, founder of AnGel Ministries, felt this when her father, Billy Graham, passed away last February.

'Duck Dynasty' star Phil Robertson says it's the Bible that can stop people 'from murdering one another'
'Duck Dynasty' star Phil Robertson says it's the Bible that can stop people 'from murdering one another'

America is a nation divided when it comes to gun control, and people are at odds with one another on how to regulate gun use in the country.

Tim Tebow says his parents homeschooled him because they wanted him to learn the love of God first
Tim Tebow says his parents homeschooled him because they wanted him to learn the love of God first

Homeschooled kids are often ostracized by their peers because they grew up with a different kind of education, and it can be difficult for them to fit in social gatherings and activities. However, former NFL star Tim Tebow is giving them some words of encouragement.

Rick Warren on forgiveness and how Christians should forgive
Rick Warren on forgiveness and how Christians should forgive

Out of all of God's instructions, forgiving one's enemies and oppressors is arguably one of the most difficult things to do.

Kathie Lee Gifford explains why she thinks Christians should not date non-believers
Kathie Lee Gifford explains why she thinks Christians should not date non-believers

Should Christians date non-believers? Everyone has their own opinion regarding this question. While some believe think there's nothing wrong with dating non-believers, some Christians prefer not to waste their time and emotions on people who do not share the same faith.