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Brexit law clears major hurdle in reprieve for Theresa May

Britain's parliament backed a second reading of legislation to sever ties with the European Union early on Tuesday, a reprieve for Prime Minister Theresa May.

Pope Francis talks acid attack victim out of euthanasia
Pope Francis talks acid attack victim out of euthanasia

The victim of an acid attack who planned to die by euthanasia has changed her mind after talking to Pope Francis in Colombia.

Christchurch's Anglican cathedral to be rebuilt, six years after deadly earthquake
Christchurch's Anglican cathedral to be rebuilt, six years after deadly earthquake

A decision in New Zealand has been made to rebuild Christchurch's Anglican cathedral, six years after it was badly damaged in a deadly earthquake.

Christian rappers Lecrae and Andy Mineo stop distraught transgender person jumping off New York bridge
Christian rappers Lecrae and Andy Mineo stop distraught transgender person jumping off New York bridge

The Christian music artists came across an upset transgender woman as she attempted a suicide off a bridge in New York City. They spoke to her about Jesus and managed to stop her from jumping.

Pope Francis' threat to Donald Trump: 'History will judge your decisions'
Pope Francis' threat to Donald Trump: 'History will judge your decisions'

Pope Francis issued thinly veiled threats to Donald Trump on Monday afternoon as an ongoing feud between the pair continued.

Orthodox Patriarch targeted in Jerusalem protests against Church land sales
Orthodox Patriarch targeted in Jerusalem protests against Church land sales

Palestinians have rallied in Jerusalem against the selling of church property to Jewish settlers.

Being abused, dog sitting, bashing doors down with sledgehammers  – all in the name of being a priest
Being abused, dog sitting, bashing doors down with sledgehammers – all in the name of being a priest

Why did this parish priest take a sledgehammer to smash down the door of his churchwarden?

Halloween is around the corner – and these Christians are saying 'Throw a Party'
Halloween is around the corner – and these Christians are saying 'Throw a Party'

Christian charity Scripture Union is challenging churches throughout the UK to respond to, rather than ignore, Halloween and use it as an opportunity to engage with children in their local communities.

Pope Francis' black eye: 'I was punched' he jokes
Pope Francis' black eye: 'I was punched' he jokes

Pope Francis talked of peace and reconciliation as he sported an impressive black eye on his last day of his tour of Colombia.

Myanmar a 'textbook example of ethnic cleansing', warns UN
Myanmar a 'textbook example of ethnic cleansing', warns UN

Myanmar's abuses against Rohingya Muslims amount to a 'textbook example' of ethnic cleansing, a senior UN human rights officials said on Monday.

Now Irma batters Florida: Churches provide shelter and care
Now Irma batters Florida: Churches provide shelter and care

Irma, as one of the most powerful hurricanes recorded in the Atlantic, came ashore in Florida on Sunday and battered towns as it worked its way up the state.

Most Catholics now back abortion - poll
Most Catholics now back abortion - poll

Most British Catholics now back abortion, according to a new census which shows a dramatic shift in Christians' social views.

A group of scientists and engineers were asked if they believe in God. The results might surprise you
A group of scientists and engineers were asked if they believe in God. The results might surprise you

A new survey of science, engineering, technical and medical professionals in the UK, Germany and France, shows that atheists are in a minority amongst those who chose to take part.

Arise Shine, for your Light has come
Arise Shine, for your Light has come

Why God's blessings are contingent on the ongoing behaviour of the Jewish people, and not theirs by right alone.

'Unbroken: Path to Redemption': Will Graham to make screen debut as grandfather Billy in Zamperini sequel
'Unbroken: Path to Redemption': Will Graham to make screen debut as grandfather Billy in Zamperini sequel

Unbroken: Path to Redemption will focus on the faith of the Olympian and war hero who survived a Japanese prisoner camp.

Celtic bell with Columba connection stolen from Scottish church
Celtic bell with Columba connection stolen from Scottish church

A 1,200-year-old Celtic handbell has been stolen from a Perthshire church leaving local people 'devastated'.