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Vatican deal with China would undermine Catholic Church's 'moral power' say influential Catholics
A group of influential Catholics, most based in Hong Kong, have warned that if the Vatican presses ahead with an imminent agreement with the Chinese regime it risks plunging the Catholic Church into confusion and losing its moral high ground.
Russian Orthodox bishop accuses US of trying to influence Russian elections
The much-criticised 'Kremlin list' prepared by the US treasury department is designed to undermine the Russian electoral process, according to a senior Russian Orthodox Church (ROC) figure.
US pastor Andrew Brunson pens 'heartbreaking' note to wife requesting prayer from Turkish prison
The American evangelical pastor Andrew Brunson has sent a 'heartbreaking' message to his wife, conceding that he is struggling to cope and requesting prayer as he continues to languish in a Turkish jail some 16 months after his arrest.
Egypt sentences Coptic priest's killer to death
An Egyptian man guilty of killing a Coptic priest in Cairo last year has been sentenced to death.
Women giving birth underground amid 'living hell' in Syria
Conditions near the Syrian capital of Damascus are so desperate that women are giving birth underground and people who venture out in the day-time risk injury or death from the relentless bombing, Christian Aid is warning.
Cardinal Vincent Nichols: 'We will not be deflected' from tackling human trafficking
Cardinal Vincent Nichols has said that he 'will not be deflected' from his commitment to combat human trafficking, speaking at the Vatican over the weekend.
HIV, AIDS cure news: A breakthrough in drug modification could lead to cure
A new breakthrough on drug modification could lead to a permanent cure for HIV.
Cancer cure news 2018: Change in diet key to preventing spread of cancer, new study finds
A new study finds that a compound in common food items maybe the key to combating the spread of cancer.
Don't be fooled by Kim's sister at Winter Olympics: Christians face horrific persecution in North Korea
Open Doors has warned people not to be fooled by the show of unity between North and South Korea at the games and forget the multiple, horrific human rights abuses under the regime of Kim Jong-Un.
Walgreens pharmacies imposes gender-free bathroom policy
Pharmacy store chain Walgreens has sparked controversy by following the example set by Target, and is now imposing a gender-free bathroom policy in all of its stores.
Trump says Israeli settlements 'complicate' peace prospects with Palestinians
Donald Trump has said that the issue of Israeli settlements 'very much complicates' the prospects of a resolution with the Palestinians and that he is not sure either side in the conflict wants peace.
Russian passenger plane crashes near Moscow; 71 feared dead
It was not immediately clear what had caused the crash, which happened as temperatures hovered around minus 5 degrees Celsius with periodic snowfalls.
Trump says Democratic memo on Russia is 'very political,' needs redactions
The release of the memo was blocked by Trump on Friday, kicking off a new skirmish between Democrats and the White House.
Quarter of all Iraqi children living in poverty, UN says
One in four Iraqi children are in poverty and four million are in need of assistance as a result of the country's war with Islamic State militants, the United Nation's children agency said on Sunday.
Nigeria bishops say government can't or won't protect Christians from Fulani terrorists
Catholic bishops in Nigeria have told the country's president Muhammadu Buhari his government is 'incapable or unwilling' to protect citizens from attacks by Fulani herdsmen.