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When Santa punched a heretic: Who was Saint Nicholas?
When Santa punched a heretic: Who was Saint Nicholas?

He's an ancient saint who this week has inspired a show of unity between historically divided churches. He's the inspiration for the legend of Father Christmas. It's said that he worked great wonders in his lifetime. Who was Saint Nicholas?

Manchester attack: Bishop of Manchester\'s full statement
Manchester attack: Bishop of Manchester's full statement

The Bishop of Manchester, David Walker, reflects on a suicide attack that killed 22 at a teen pop concert on Monday night.

The one thing we need to pray for after Manchester
The one thing we need to pray for after Manchester

As things stand, it appears to have been a suicide bombing. Someone thought so little of his own life and the lives of his victims that he saw them as disposable.

WATCH: Pastor claims to be speaking to \'God\' and \'Heaven\' on his cell phone
WATCH: Pastor claims to be speaking to 'God' and 'Heaven' on his cell phone

A video of a Zimbabwean pastor claiming to be on the phone with 'God' during a prayer service has gone viral.

Church of England paid bonuses of £1million to ten of its own fund managers, figures reveal
Church of England paid bonuses of £1million to ten of its own fund managers, figures reveal

The Church of England paid more than £1million in bonuses to ten of its own fund managers last year, newly released financial statements have revealed.

Thousands of Russian Orthodox faithful revere relics of St Nicholas in historic display
Thousands of Russian Orthodox faithful revere relics of St Nicholas in historic display

Thousands of faithful Russian Orthodox Christians gathered in Moscow yesterday to venerate the relics of the revered Saint Nicholas – in a landmark moment for Orthodox-Catholic relations.

Manchester attack: Religious leaders unite to #PrayForManchester
Manchester attack: Religious leaders unite to #PrayForManchester

Several children are among the 22 dead after a suicide attack hit a teen pop concert in Manchester on Monday night.

Pope Francis: I was nicknamed \'stiff leg\' during football at school
Pope Francis: I was nicknamed 'stiff leg' during football at school

Pope Francis joked with children at an Italian football centre about his poor soccer skills as a youth.

Children among 22 dead in Manchester Arena suicide attack
Children among 22 dead in Manchester Arena suicide attack

Greater Manchester Police said the lone male attacker, who died in the blast, was carrying an improvised explosive device which he detonated.

Pop stars tweet prayers after several killed in explosion at Ariana Grande concert in UK
Pop stars tweet prayers after several killed in explosion at Ariana Grande concert in UK

Katy Perry and Cher were among the pop stars sharing their prayers and condolences in the wake of a blast at Ariana Grande's concert in Manchester on Monday night.

Val Kilmer says his faith in the love of Jesus healed him from oral cancer
Val Kilmer says his faith in the love of Jesus healed him from oral cancer

Devout Christian Scientist and actor Val Kilmer is attributing his recent recovery from oral cancer to his faith in the love of Jesus.

9 top tweets about President Donald Trump and the viral \'glowing orb\'
9 top tweets about President Donald Trump and the viral 'glowing orb'

Donald Trump almost broke the Internet when he was filmed with his hands on a glowing globe, along with the President of Egypt and the King of Saudi Arabia.

Christian private school bans student from graduation ceremony because she\'s pregnant
Christian private school bans student from graduation ceremony because she's pregnant

A Christian student has been banned from attending graduation at her Christian private high school because she is pregnant.

The Green Party\'s manifesto: What does it say about faith and religion?
The Green Party's manifesto: What does it say about faith and religion?

The Green Party, co-led by committed Christian Jonathan Bartley, has launched its manifesto calling for a 'confidant and caring' Britain.

Pope Francis pleas for peace in CAR, after Muslim-Christian clashes see 22 killed in a week
Pope Francis pleas for peace in CAR, after Muslim-Christian clashes see 22 killed in a week

Pope Francis has offered prayers for peace and reconciliation for victims of sectarian violence in the Central African Republic, where 22 have been killed in the past week.

Pope Francis announces five new cardinals in shock move ahead of Trump visit
Pope Francis announces five new cardinals in shock move ahead of Trump visit

Pope Francis will create five new cardinals from outside Italy and the Vatican in a surprise move that blindsided even close confidants.