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New Catholic app helps priests preach like Pope Francis
A new Catholic app has been designed to help priests craft the perfect homily, following the advice of Pope Francis that sermons be short, simple and 'not boring'.
Egypt's Coptic Christians to consecrate huge new cathedral
Egypt's Coptic Christians, under pressure from repeated attacks by Islamist extremists, are to celebrate the opening of a new cathedral tomorrow â but fear it too may become a target.
Is the 'Twelve Days of Christmas' a secret Christian code?
The children's tune 'The Twelve Days of Christmas' is known and loved by many. But is it secretly a theologically charged Catholic code?
Anger as drag queen stars in Epiphany parade
A drag queen is to take part in an Epiphany parade in Madrid tomorrow, sparking furious protests from conservatives who said it is 'distorting' the event.
Jill Saward anniversary: Widower speaks of horror at John Worboys' release
The widower of sexual assault campaigner Jill Saward has spoken of his horror that victims of serial rapist John Worboys were not told of his imminent release.
Philippines military personnel charged with murder of Italian Catholic priest
The Philippines' Department of Justice has brought criminal charges against several military members for the murder of an Italian Catholic priest in Mindanao, in the Philippines.
Struggle to spend time with God? Time to bring the Quiet Time into the New Year
When I became a Christian in the early 1990s, there was a non-negotiable bit of the religious life that got a mention in almost every talk and conversation with my youth worker.
Epiphany: Why the journey of the Magi is all about mission
This Sunday will mark the Christian feast of Epiphany, a world-wide Church celebration that in the west particularly recalls the storyof the Magi who visited the infant Christ. Though easily imagined as a familiar part of the Christmas story, the wise men are more radical than we think: their story is all about mission.
Were poor people part of the early church?
The Bible has several teachings regarding treating the poor, including the poor people in the church. All of them point out one crucial truth: God loves the poor, and we should too. He has His eyes set on them, and we should set our eyes on blessing and loving them, too. He is close to them and stands in their defense, and we should be, too.
3 things to remember in sharing the Gospel
To help you get motivated to preach the Gospel, here are a few things to remember. These truths will excite you, release you from certain fears related to preaching the Gospel to others, and will hopefully motivate you to make it your life's goal.
3 things we can learn from a man named Eutychus
The Bible presents many figures to us, people from whom we can learn many lessons. One of them, a young man named Eutychus in Acts 20:9, teaches us many things even though he appeared in the Bible for only a short while.
3 things we can learn from the death of Ananias and Sapphira in Acts 5
The happenings in the early church teach very important lessons for us today. Whether these events are good and pleasing, or tragic and depressing, all of it brings to us insight and learning that will refine us and make us ready for the return of the Lord Jesus.
Who are the Berean Christians and what can we learn from them?
The Bible tells us of a remarkable group of people famously known today as the Berean Christians. These believers possessed a remarkable character that each and every Christian today must have.
Bible giveaway put to a halt after parents voice complaints
Is there anything wrong with handing out Bibles to people? A Kansas public elementary school was forced to stop giving out free Bibles after several parents complained that the act violates the constitutional separation of church and state.
'Fixer Upper' stars Chip and Joanna Gaines expecting their fifth child
Chip and Joanna Gaines from HGTV's "Fixer Upper" quit the show last year to focus on their family, and focus they did, since they are now expecting their fifth child.
Harmless art or satanic figure? Greek statue provokes outrage among Christians
A controversial new sculpture of a naked, red male figure with wings in Greece has provoked protests from Christians who claim it is satanic and even an agent of black magic.