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Melinda Gates renews war with the Vatican over contraception
Melinda Gates has said she is 'optimistic' that Pope Francis will change Church teaching.
Don't put Bibles in aid packs for Muslim refugees, says Philippines archbishop
A Catholic archbishop in the Philippines has condemned attempts to proselytise Muslms fleeing the city of Marawi, where Islamist rebels fighting Maute terrorists linked with Islamic State.
Christians unite to back historic UN treaty banning nuclear weapons
Leading Churches and Christian groups have welcomed an historic United Nations (UN) treaty calling for the global ban of nuclear weapons.
Pope Francis creates new pathway to sainthood: following Jesus by laying down your life for others
Christians who lay down their life to save others will now be eligible for beatification, the first step on the path towards sainthood, Pope Francis has said.
ISIS has been purged from Mosul â but many Iraqi Christians fear returning home
ISIS militants have been purged from their occupation of Mosul, Iraq â but while some Christians are eager to return home, many have no home left - or fear that an Islamist ideology may yet remain.
Pope Francis 'says Europe must become federal or it will no longer count for anything' - report
Pope Francis has been reported as saying that Europe 'must become a federal community or it will no longer count for anything in the world'.
'Set hearts on fire with love of Jesus': Former Man Utd footballer takes part in first Mass as a priest
A former Northern Ireland and Manchester United footballer who has been ordained as a priest returned to his native Belfast for a special Mass last night.
Heartbreaking letter by Christian convert in prison in Iran reveals his hunger strike torment
Amin Afshar-Naderi has decided to embrace the 'slow death and suffering' of hunger strike after constant insults to his religion â asks his jailers why they hate him 'so much'.
Saint Columba's cell discovered by scientists on Scottish island of Iona
The remains of a wooden hut used by Saint Columba, who is widely credited with bringing Christianity to Scotland, have been discovered on the Scottish island of Iona.
Abortion splits America and the Church â evangelicals strongly oppose but most religious 'nones' want it legal
American society is increasingly divided on the issue of abortion, not just across party lines but within political and religious groups. White evangelicals strongly oppose it, while most religious 'nones' say it should be legal.
US divorce rates hit new low â while religious acceptance of it reaches new high
Divorce rates have fallen in the US, while a majority of the 'very religious' now consider it morally acceptable â matching the trend of the nation.
Mother Teresa's white and blue sari becomes a registered trademark
Mother Teresa's iconic white and blue cotton sari is now a registered trademark.
Christian woman raised in Iran is to become a Bishop in the Church of England
Canon Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani went to school in Iran in an entirely Muslim environment, but was raised in a Christian family heavily involved in the church
How this Jerusalem tattoo parlour is continuing a pilgrimage tradition since 1300
At the thriving Razzouk Ink near the Jaffa Gate, the Razzouk family of tattoo artists are continuing a tradition of issuing ancient signs of Christian pilgrimage that has gone on since the Crusades.
Justin Bieber channels Hillsong: 'The devil has no power when you know the LIVING God!'
The devout Christian pop star, who has been visiting, praying and worshipping with other young Christians at Hillsong in Australia, posted on Instagram: 'Let the devil know NOT TODAY! The devil has no power when you know the LIVING God! His name is JESUS!! Why worry when you can worship.'
Donald Trump visit to UK postponed to next year
The US President was invited by Prime Minister Theresa May to come to Britain in a state visit that was expected to take place this summer but will now take place next year.