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Pope Francis 'planning to visit South Sudan in October,' says local Bishop
Pope Francis is planning to visit South Sudan in October if the security situation does not deteriorate in the countryravaged by civil war and famine, according to a local bishop.
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.
Westminster terror shooting: Four dead including a police officer
A policeman has shot an intruder outside the Houses of Parliament after a violent incident at the heart of Westminster.
Archbishop of Canterbury to make high-level, 12 day trip to the Holy Land
The Archbishop of Canterbury will make a high-level 12 day visit to the Holy Land in May, Lambeth Palace confirmed today.
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.
No evidence World Vision siphoned money to Hamas - government review
No evidence has been found that World Vision siphoned off taxpayers money to the Palestinian terror organisation Hamas, a government review has found.
Now we know what British troops in Great War Palestine did: Israel archaeologists make fascinating find
An intriguing insight into how First World War British soldiers in Palestine spent their leisure time has been revealed by the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA).
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.
ISIS training new generation of child radicals to block return of Christians to Mosul
Christians who have left their homes in Mosul might not be able to safely return to the city since the Islamic State (ISIS) has raised a new generation of child radicals who are now guarding the city.
East Africa famine crisis: Now cholera strikes people already weak from hunger
The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC), which is co-ordinating UK charities' response to the East Africa crisis, has warned of a surge in the transmission of waterborne diseases across the region.
Priest stabbed in church 'hate crime' says God's providence saved his life
The Indian priest who was stabbed in during a Sunday service says that God's providence and priestly garments saved his life.
Does the Bible condone the death penalty? Philippines bishops blast President Duterte
Bishops in the Philippines have rebuked President Rodrigo Duterte in a statement flatly rejecting the Bible condones the death penalty.
French presidential debate dominated by Islam and Burkini row
France's top presidential candidates have clashed over the burkini in a feisty televised debate on Monday.
Priest terrorises child in North Korean anti-Christian propaganda
A video allegedly showing anti-Christian propaganda broadcast on North Korean state TV has been shared online.
Thousands of Christians flee Myanmar to escape persecution amid fighting between rebels and government troops
Tens of thousands of Christians in Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, have been forced to abandon their homes and take refuge on foreign soil to escape the long-running campaign of persecution by the government.