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Pope Francis in Myanmar and Bangladesh: Masses, spirituality, and highly controversial politics
The visit next week by Pope Francis to Myanmar and Bangladesh will, naturally, be full of spiritual fruitfulness, but it is also laced with political and religious sensitivity, as became clear last night when the Vatican issued several revisions to the schedule.
How unlikely Catholic Steve Bannon uses St Ignatius' meditation methods to stay off alcohol
Steve Bannon, the outspoken and divisive former adviser to Donald Trump has said that he abstains from alcohol with the help of the 'examen', a meditative daily exercise recommended by St Ignatius of Loyola in his Spiritual Exercises.
Single complaint silences bell ringing in 900-year-old Sandwich church
A church has been forced to silence its bells, described as the 'beating heart' of the town, after a single local resident complained.
China's Communist regime blocks tourists visiting Vatican
The Chinese Communist Party has ordered travel agencies not to send tour groups to visit the Vatican, according to reports, because 'there are no diplomatic relations' between China and the Holy See.
UK medical professionals call for abortion decriminalisation as nation faces 'crisis point'
UK medical professionals will today argue that abortion should be fully decriminalised, saying the country faces a 'crisis point in abortion provision'.
32-year-old Pastor Shawn Jones collapses and dies while singing 'Worthy Is He' Gospel song
The 32-year-old gospel singer and founding pastor of New Thing Empowerment Church, Shawn Jones, has collapsed and died while singing "Worthy He Is" on stage in an incident on Saturday night that has left his congregants shocked and saddened.
Church reacts to 'disappointing' Budget that 'could have gone much further' for the poorest
The Church of England has said that the Chancellor's Budget today 'could have gone much further to help the many at the sharp end struggling to get by'.
Pope Francis to meet Rohingya refugees and Myanmar's army chief
Pope Francis will ignore warnings about not even mentioning the persecuted Rohingya minority when he visits Myanmar and Bangladesh next week as a meeting with Rohingya refugees was added last minute to his schedule.
Isis-linked terror group release mock image of Pope Francis being 'beheaded'
A media group linked to Islamic State (ISIS) has released a shocking propaganda poster depicting Pope Francis being beheaded, amid fears of terrorist attacks in Europe during this Christmas period.
Loving CS Lewis: Why the author of Narnia still unites the Church â and inspires the world
On this day in 1963, the artist, theologian and towering Christian intellectual CS Lewis died. His death was dramatically overshadowed by another's, but the profound legacy of Lewis lives on today.
'Crocodile' or 'born-again Christian'?: Emmerson Mnangagwa's bloody journey as he slides to power
Emmerson Mnangagwa, known as 'Ngwena' or 'the Crocodile' thanks to his shrewd ruthlessness, once said that he had been taught to 'destroy and kill', though he later claimed to be a born-again Christian.
'God Bless Zimbabwe': Robert Mugabe's successor flies home from exile
Robert Mugabe's successor and the man appointed to lead Zimbabwe into its new era is due to fly back from exile on Wednesday afternoon and be sworn in as president on Friday.
JFK died on this day: He represented light where Trump oozes darkness
On this date in 1963, John F. Kennedy was assassinated and, so the cliché goes, America lost its innocence.
Trump defends Roy Moore from sexual misconduct allegations: 'He totally denies it'
Donald Trump has defended Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore amidst allegations against the Republican legislator of sexual misconduct with teenage girls.
Red Wednesday spotlight: How Christian persecution is massively under reported
The scale and extent of religious freedom violations taking place on a daily basis around the world is vastly under-reported.
London's first purpose built CofE church in 40 years celebrates opening
The first purpose built Anglican church in London in 40 years has been opened in Tottenham, London. The 'state of the art' St Francis at the Engine Room opened yesterday to the celebration of community locals.