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Worldwide Catholic Good Friday Collection to go to Christians in the Holy Land

The Vatican has announced that the Catholic annual Good Friday Collection will this year benefit the beleaguered Christian communities of the Holy Land.

Pray for Westminster: the injured, the bereaved and the traumatised

We do not know for certain at the moment what's happened or who's behind it. But that it's some kind of terror attack at the heart of our democracy appears certain.

US and UK 'laptop ban' on planes was sparked by terrorism threat from ISIS, reports say

The new aircraft cabin ban by the US and UK on large electronic devices including laptops was sparked by intelligence information suggesting a terrorism threat from so-called Islamic State (ISIS), according to US media.

President Donald Trump to deliver Liberty University graduation Commencement Address

President Donald Trump is to deliver the important 'commencement address' at Liberty, the Southern Baptist Christian university in Virginia.

Princeton Seminary under fire for award to complementarian theologian Tim Keller

One of the most prestigious seminaries in the US is facing criticism over a decision to honour conservative evangelical theologian Tim Keller with an award.

Do social media and TV show us the world as it really is? Not according to Pope Francis

Young people must not allow themselves to be led astray by a 'false image' of reality presented on social media and TV, the Pope has said in his latest message to young people to mark World Youth Day.

Flights into Egypt: Could the Holy Family's route from Bethlehem become a pilgrim trail again?

The vital Egyptian tourist trade has been devastated by terror attacks leading to countries including the UK recommending against all but essential travel to some areas.

Queen sends private message of condolence to widow of Martin McGuinness as sources tell of strong rapport over faith

The Queen is to send a private letter of condolence to the widow of Martin McGuinness, it was revealed today.

Trump critic Russell Moore wins backing of ERLC committee for his 'integrity and boldness'

Embattled Southern Baptist leader Russell Moore has won the backing of the executive committee of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of which he is president.

The 'Fifth Evangelist': the Christian legacy of Johann Sebastian Bach

Today is the birthday of legendary composer Johann Sebastian Bach, a man widely regarded as one of the greatest composers of all time. He was also a committed Christian who dedicated his work 'To the greater glory of God'.

Katy Perry steps closer to buying LA convent after legal dispute pits Catholic hierarchy against its own nuns

The popular singer Katy Perry is one step closer to buying a former Catholic convent in Los Angeles after an LA court sided with her in a legal dispute which has pitted the Archdiocese against its own nuns.

'I believe in Jesus Christ': The 'broad' Irish Catholicism of terrorist-turned-peacemaker Martin McGuinness

As the tributes to and comments about Martin McGuiness testify today, the former IRA chief of staff who became a key figure in the Northern Ireland peace process is as divisive in death as he was in life. But one area of his life that is not in doubt, was his faith.

Martin McGuinness: A \'courageous\' and \'complex\' peacemaker who turned away from his violent IRA past

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