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Vatican hit by scandal as it emerges Pope Francis DID receive letter outlining abuse in Chile
Pope Francis received a victim's letter in 2015 that detailed sexual abuse at by a priest and a cover-up by Chilean church authorities, according to the Associated Press in a report that contradicted the Pope's recent insistence that victims 'haven't come forward'.
Israeli minister says Poland cancelled his visit amid furore over Holocaust 'denial' bill
Israel's education minister's trip to Poland this week has been cancelled amid uproar at the Polish government's plans to outlaw suggesting Poland was complicit in the Holocaust.
Why Anglicans who object to reconciliation with Methodists should read more history
Friends of mine, Catholic-minded Anglicans, are at the moment getting very exercised about current proposals for Anglican-Methodist reconciliation in England.
Why did Jesus eat fish after His resurrection?
Jesus chose to do the simplest of things to show His disciples that He was truly alive. Yes, He showed His wounds to them, but more than just showing them His wounds. He did something they did so many times together during His earthly life: eat.
Want to know how to get the Bible's message? Try listening
I have to be honest. I am terrible at keeping New Year's resolutions. This is partly because, for me, they are so often about food.
Archaeologists uncover one of oldest churches in Turkey
One of the earliest churches in Asia Minor, modern day Turkey, is thought to have been discovered in an archaeological dig in the Black Sea province of Karabük's Eskipazar district.
Some serving bishops have been abused, says campaigner in victims booklet sent to CofE synod members
A number of bishops and senior church leaders are themselves survivors of sex abuse but a sense of shame prevents them from speaking out, a campaigner is claiming.
Does God cause illness? How Jesus handled a tough question
Any kind of affliction is hard to bear; it's even harder when people say it's your own fault.
Evangelical Alliance rubbishes 'spiritual abuse' language: It could 'criminalise' conservative teaching on sexuality
An influential evangelical body in the UK is rubbishing the term 'spiritual abuse', warning it could 'enshrine religious discrimination on the statute book'.
Evangelical Christian is front-runner for Costa Rica presidency
A conservative evangelical Christian has emerged as the front-runner to take the presidency in Costa Rica.
Welby under pressure as General Synod members asked to back motion of 'regret' over Bishop George Bell case
The Archbishop of Canterbury will be under renewed pressure at the Church of England's ruling general synod this week to renounce his claim that a 'significant cloud' remains over George Bell, a highly-respected bishop accused of sex abuse.
Former Brixton Prison chaplain ousted for 'extreme' Christian views
A former prison chaplain has claim he was forced out of his job at Brixton prison after the Muslim managing chaplain accused him of holding 'extreme' views.
Syrian church devastated by ISIS holds first prayers in 6 years
A Syrian church has held prayers for the first time in years amid the rubble left by Islamic State fighters there.
Why sleeping more is healthy, helps you lose weight, and can even help you keep your New Year's resolutions
Sleep is good, period. But sadly, many people neglect to have a proper night's sleep because they are so caught up with their day-to-day activities, such as work, that they allow it to affect every aspect of their lives.
Rick Warren on 'Christian guilt' and why some feel distant from God
Christians are taught to love God with all of their hearts, but still, some feel distant towards Him. Why? Because people are afraid that God in constantly judging them for their sins.
Justin Bieber goes to Hillsong Church with mom, Pattie Malette
Canadian pop star Justin Bieber is trying his best to turn over a new leaf, and as part of that push he is taking his church attendance seriously - so much so that he even brought his mother, Pattie Mallette, along with him during a recent Hillsong Wednesday service.