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US Bishop addresses thousands of Facebook staff on how to have a good religious argument online
US Bishop addresses thousands of Facebook staff on how to have a good religious argument online

A US Catholic bishop addressed Facebook employees this week on the subject of 'How to have a religious argument' online, urging users to seek 'with great patience to understand your opponent's position'.

How can Christians mobilise Africa's youth to help rebuild their continent?
How can Christians mobilise Africa's youth to help rebuild their continent?

The focus is on youth as African Christian leaders, young and old, meet this week in Youandé, the Cameroon capital for this year's African Biblical Leadership Initiative forum.

Senior French Cardinal Philippe Barbarin faces trial for not reporting child abuse
Senior French Cardinal Philippe Barbarin faces trial for not reporting child abuse

A senior French cardinal, Philippe Barbarin, is to be tried on charges of failing to report historical child sexual abuse.

Mexico mourns its dead as search continues for earthquake survivors
Mexico mourns its dead as search continues for earthquake survivors

The magnitude 7.1 shock killed at least 216 people, nearly half of them in the capital, less than two weeks after a powerful tremor killed nearly 100 people in the south of the country.

'GoPro Hero 6' photo leak: New version can shoot 4K footage at 60 fps
'GoPro Hero 6' photo leak: New version can shoot 4K footage at 60 fps

Just last week, Photorumors has managed to acquire a leaked photo of the Hero 6.

5 football players from evangelical school Wheaton College charged over 'hazing' incident
5 football players from evangelical school Wheaton College charged over 'hazing' incident

Five American football players from the conservative evangelical institution Wheaton College are facing charges after they were accused of assaulting a teammate in a 2016 'hazing' incident that allegedly left the victim stranded while half-naked with two torn shoulders.

'Destiny 2' on PC: What's the difference?
'Destiny 2' on PC: What's the difference?

There are still a lot of details to iron out so PC players can get the full experience of "Destiny 2," as it's the first time the gaming franchise is going to be released on PC platforms. Still, the long wait is going to be worth it for PC players, as there are a couple of perks they can get that cannot be found in other gaming consoles.

Should Church Buildings Be Used For Yoga Classes?
Should Church Buildings Be Used For Yoga Classes?

There are Evangelicals and Catholics who critique yoga as wrong for Christians because its mantras originate in eastern religion.

Exorcist believes recent hurricanes and North Korea crisis are signs that the biblical apocalypse is near
Exorcist believes recent hurricanes and North Korea crisis are signs that the biblical apocalypse is near

"All natural disasters, such as hurricanes and earthquakes, demonstrate that the end of the world is coming," said professional exorcist Don Antonio Mattatelli.

Why did God not heal Christian apologist Nabeel Qureshi of his cancer?
Why did God not heal Christian apologist Nabeel Qureshi of his cancer?

Nabeel had so much more to give to his family and the Kingdom of God that his death seems completely senseless.

We may have to destroy North Korea, Trump tells UN

His words about North Korea drew the strongest reaction, with loud murmurs filling the green-marbled UN General Assembly hall.

Nuns and refugees run through Rome for 'multi-religious' half-marathon praised by Pope Francis
Nuns and refugees run through Rome for 'multi-religious' half-marathon praised by Pope Francis

Pope Francis has praised the first ever 'multi-religious' half-marathon which saw nuns, refugees and others run through Rome and was sponsored by the Pontifical Council for Culture.

Deadly issue of witchcraft to be tackled at UN human rights gathering
Deadly issue of witchcraft to be tackled at UN human rights gathering

Experts on witchcraft are gathering under the banner of the United Nations (UN) in Geneva this week for discussions aimed at tackling the phenomenon, which is estimated to kill, maim and affect thousands of people every year.

Consciences, Convictions and Consequences: A Brief Response to the Review of the Nomination to the See of Sheffield
Consciences, Convictions and Consequences: A Brief Response to the Review of the Nomination to the See of Sheffield

The report reveals how far the centre of gravity in the Church of England has drifted from the general public and contemporary culture.

'Dance Moms' latest news and updates: Ashlee announces major decision; Abby Lee Miller hated by everyone in prison
'Dance Moms' latest news and updates: Ashlee announces major decision; Abby Lee Miller hated by everyone in prison

In a sneak peek to this week's episode, it looks like Abby Lee Miller will be coming back to the studio after a short hiatus. Also, Ashlee Allen will be announcing a major decision that will not sit very well with the entire group.

Pray for your leaders most when you disagree with them, says Pope
Pray for your leaders most when you disagree with them, says Pope

Pope Francis has urged Christians to pray for their leaders even if they do not agree with their politics, saying that 'not to pray for leaders is a sin'.