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Pope Francis leads prayer for 'seeds of peace' in war-torn South Sudan and Congo

Pope Francis led prayer for peace in South Sudan and Congo last night, after papal visits to the countries was deferred by the ongoing conflict in the regions.

Robert Mugabe's 'miracle' resignation: 'The hand of God is at work'

Robert Mugabe's exit as Zimbabwe's president is being hailed a 'miracle' by a longstanding campaigner in the country.

Fighting Black Friday: A Christian alternative to consumerism?

If Lent is the season of ascetic refrain from self-indulgence and our consumerist desires, then Black Friday week must be its secular opposite.

Donald Trump news: POTUS continues to attack NFL amid U.S. national anthem protest

President of the United States Donald Trump continues to criticize the National Football League for presenting changes to the anthem policy. Trump directed his latest tirade against NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.

Happy Thanksgiving? Three reasons to be grateful in the time of Trump

Today marks the rich, hearty, frequently food-coma-inducing American tradition of Thanksgiving. It's an important time to be thankful, but the age of Brexit and Trump seems to have made us more divided and cynical than ever.

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.

'Star Wars: Battlefront II' controversy: What exactly is it about?

Several news concerning the microtransaction controversy in Star Wars Battlefront 2 have already reached mainstream scale, even politicians across the world have spoken up about it.

'Pokemon Go' latest update now available for Android and iOS

Popular augmented reality game Pokemon Go has just released its latest update. With the latest patch notes, a number of improvements will be made to both Android and iOS, enhancing the players' experience in playing the popular mobile game.

'Pokemon Go' EX Raid feature officially launches

Pokemon Go's EX Raid Battle feature has now left the initial testing phase and considered officially launched, according to Niantic.

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.

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.

'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

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.