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Can a dead man pray? How the Catholic Church makes saints
The Vatican is investigating reports that the Blessed Cardinal John Henry Newman has been responsible for another miracle.
Justin Welby challenges Davos elite: Materialism will not help fight extremists
The Archbishop of Canterbury has given a stern warning to the world's elite gathered in Davos, saying materialism will not help in the fight against extremist ideologies.
The faith of Mr T â in eight quotes
Still one of the most recognisable cult figures on the planet, the legendary son of a preacher speaks often and openly about his faith.
Americans more 'spiritual' even if less religious, survey finds
Americans are becoming more spiritual although religion is on the decline, according to figures from Pew Research.
Senior bishop speaks out against fixing the date of Easter
A prominent conservative evangelical bishop has warned against fixing the date of Easter to the same Sunday each year.
Five practical things you can do to help tackle homelessness
We look at five ways in which you and your church can make an impact and help those who find themselves without a roof over their heads.
Lutherans receive Holy Communion at the Vatican despite ban on intercommunion
A group of Lutherans have received Holy Communion at St Peter's after meeting Pope Francis, according to reports coming out of Rome.
Spotlight star Michael Keaton defends the Catholic faith
Michael Keaton has spoken out about his Catholic upbringing, the value of faith and the danger of institutions ahead of the release of his new film, Spotlight, in the UK.
Faith leaders to hold conference on rights of religious minorities in Muslim countries
Christian leaders are set to attend a Muslim-led summit in Morocco seeking to reaffirm the rights of minority religious groups living in Muslim-majority countries.
Hijab-wearing professor Larycia Hawkins backed by Wheaton colleagues
The Wheaton College professor facing termination for alleged theological unorthodoxy has won the backing of the college's faculty council in her fight to stay.
5 'outdated' dating tips from the author of every Christian love story â God
The Bible has a lot of guidelines for dating and marriage that some people might scoff at for being irrelevant nowadays, but Marshall Segal, executive assistant of Desiring God's John Piper, says that God is still the authority of every Christian's love story.
Poland to permanently host 1,000 British troops from 2017
Poland's Antoni Macierewicz has said Poland and Britain have agreed that a number of troops will stay in Poland permanently.
Controversial Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr. gets warm welcome at Liberty University
Even though Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr. is not widely accepted in the Christian community because of his unorthodox views and beliefs, the world's largest Christian university still gave him a warm welcome recently when he was asked to join their convocation and give a speech.
Israel to seize more West Bank land and demolish EU-funded buildings
The move is likely to exacerbate tensions with Western allies and is already drawing international condemnation.
Religious comedy 'Ave Maria' gets Oscar nomination for Best Live Action Short Film
The Academy Awards might have been criticised heavily for ignoring the talents of Black actors and actresses, but the same cannot be said of films with religious content since the Palestinian short film "Ave Maria" was nominated this year for a Best Live Action Short Film Oscar.
Ted Cruz gets backing of Charisma founder Steve Strang who cites his 'courageous conservatism'
Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz is really raking in endorsements left and right. After securing the nod of "Duck Dynasty" star Phil Robertson, he has now gotten the support of Charisma founder Steve Strang.