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Pope at UN: Pontiff condemns 'boundless thirst' for wealth and power
Pope Francis on Friday condemned the craving for material gains and power, warning an annual gathering of world leaders at the United Nations that greed is destroying the Earth's resources and aggravating poverty.
Russian forces 'flowing' into Syria as US, Israel receive assurance from Moscow
Russia has deployed 28 combat aircraft to its base in Syria and has started flying surveillance drones as part of a steady military build-up, the New York Times said, citing US officials.
African pastors cry out to West: 'Stop your filthy campaigns against marriage, family'
Africa's leading church leaders are demanding that the West stop pushing its "filthy campaigns that promote a civilisation of death on our continent'' under the guise of humanitarian aid, saying these have 'wounded" them "in the depths of our hearts as pastors."
'Pyrrhic victory' for Obama as 'inevitable' nuclear war seen with Iran agreement
A Republican lawmaker from New Jersey warned of an "inevitable" nuclear war between the United States and Iran days before the US Senate Democrats blocked for the third and final time last Sept. 17 a Republican-sponsored legislation meant to kill the Iran nuclear deal.
Former supermodel converts to Christianity and becomes a pastor: 'It was out of my power and God changed me'
Former supermodel Tracy Trinita converted to Christianity, left the industry to study at Oxford and become a pastor. She now travels the world sharing the gospel.
Iraqi priest urges pope to advocate for persecuted Christians
An Iraqi priest forced to flee Mosul has flown to the US to campaign on behalf of persecuted Christians in the Middle East during Pope Francis' landmark visit.
Pope tells US Congress: Marriage, family facing threats 'from within and without'
While speaking before the United States Congress on September 24, Pope Francis discussed the dangers that are currently being faced by the institutions of marriage and family in the United States.
#PopeinUS: Pope Francis' visit to the US in pictures, so far...
Pope Francis is in the middle of a six day tour of the USA. Crowds have followed him over the last few days as he visited Washington, and he's now in New York before heading to his final stop in Philadelphia.
Spiritual gifts: Why we should stop worrying what we've got and start using them
It's "discover your spiritual gifts time"...again.
Spiritual war: In this country, Christians find themselves fighting Satan himself
Christians in Haiti currently have a real-life battle against Satanic worship. They are trying to change a deeply cultural and widely accepted practice of voodoo in the country.
America is not a Christian country. So why is religion so important in the Presidential election?
More people go to church in America, but if you want to know what a Christian country looks like, it's just across the Atlantic.
Republican candidates and faith: What have we learned from the campaign?
We check in with the leading contenders and their pronouncements on God along the road to the election...
Protestant Pastors have positive view of Pope Francis and the Catholic Church
Pope Francis is having a positive impact on the way that Protestant pastors view the Catholic Church, new research has found.
China: Christian lawyer 'tortured in prison' kidnapped again
Human rights lawyer Gao Zhisheng has been 'kidnapped' by Chinese officials after speaking out about his alleged torture in prison, according to China Aid.
The City Harmonic 'We Are': New album reviewed and rated
Canadian's third album focuses on church unity and huge choruses
Thomas Merton: The Catholic mystic who opened new horizons for souls
Merton's spirituality was intensely mystical, drawing not just on Christian traditions but on Eastern religions as well.