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Protests against Chile bishop accused of concealing paedophile priest
Protestors in Chile have demanded the resignation of a bishop accused of concealing sex abuse allegations against a priest.
The surprising surge of Christianity in the Middle East
As millions of Christians flee the Middle East and Christianity's original homeland becomes increasingly bereft of Christians, an odd anomaly is occurring.
Irish priest criticises 'unjust and abusive' Church
The founder of Ireland's Association of Catholic Priests has said he has found it hard to maintain faith in the Church after being silenced four years ago.
Indonesia: Tents built to replace demolished churches to be torn down
Small blue tents built by Christians in Aceh to replace churches that were reduced to rubble last year are themselves to be torn down.
US election: Can identifying their evangelical tribes help Republicans decide how to vote?
Rubio, Donald Trump and Ted Cruz regard capturing the evangelical constituency as key to their success in Iowa.
Justin Welby: Anglican split over homosexuality would be a failure but 'not a disaster'
Schism over homosexuality in the Anglican Communion would not be a disaster but it would certainly be a failure, the Archbishop of Canterbury said today.
Hackers find way to cut power supply for the first time, fuelling fears of escalation in digital attacks
In Ukraine, hackers have stepped up their offensive, cutting the power supply in parts of the country during the past holidays.
Pope Francis: People 'should not be defined only' by their sexuality
A book by Pope Francis to be published tomorrow reveals the depths of his commitment to God's mercy and his rejection of legalism.
A warm welcome to church can change people's lives, and even the whole country
The Social Integration Commission has released research which shows churches are the best places in the country at bringing together people of different backgrounds. We should be proud of this â and redouble our efforts.
More climate change bad news: Greenland's sponge-like snow can no longer absorb meltwater, adding to sea level rise
A team of international scientists however recently found out that climate change has been hurting the world's biggest island more than previously imagined.
Gaddafi predicted rise of ISIS, Europe terror attacks before his ouster, phone talk with Blair reveals
Even before the Islamic State (ISIS) has become popular for spreading terror worldwide, former Libyan dictator Muammar Qaddafi had predicted a rise of extremism way before his death, according to newly released phone transcripts.
Muslim woman says Trump backers are supporting 'hateful rhetoric'
Rose Hamid was ejected from a Donald Trump rally in South Carolina while engaging in a silent protest.
US flies B-52 bomber over South Korea after North's nuclear test
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un maintained that Wednesday's test was of a hydrogen bomb.
North Korea: Imprisoned Canadian pastor digs holes all day, sees no one
Hyeon Soo Lim, a South Korean-born Canadian who was the head pastor at one of Canada's largest churches, has been held by the North since February.
Iran-Saudi word war rages; Tehran accuses Riyadh of attacking its embassy in Yemen
The Islamic Republic has accused Saudi Arabia of deliberately attacking its embassy and wounding a number of staff in an air strike in Yemen's capital, Sanaa, state media reported.
Muslim migrants turn sex predators, victimising women in at least 6 countries in Europe; America warned
Alarm is sounding in at least six countries in Europe amid the waves of sexual assaults on women by hordes of Muslim migrants, an unexpected phenomenon that has caught European governments flat-footed.