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Justin Welby promises church child abuse investigation, survivors say it's not enough
Survivors of sex abuse in the Church have criticised the Archbishop of Canterbury's pledge that the Church could launch its own investigation into abuse because they say it does not go far enough.
50 Polish Christians honoured for wartime heroism saving Jews
Representatives of the Jewish community have honoured elderly Poles for saving Jews during the Nazi holocaust.
Yemen bombing: 21 civilians dead 2 days into Saudi truce
Saudi-led air raids killed 21 civilians in Yemen's capital Sanaa on Monday morning
'We're in last minutes on God's clock; Christ is returning'âFranklin Graham
When an old gentleman came up to Reverend Franklin Graham and asked him when Jesus Christ would be coming back, Graham told him the truth - nobody knows.
Jewish extremists arrested over Galilee church arson attack
Three suspects allegedly involved in an arson attack at a church believed to be the site where Jesus performed one of his most famous miracles were arrested on Sunday.
Welcome the needy and people with different beliefs, Pope tells faithful
A welcoming attitude to other people, especially the needy and including those who have different beliefs, is needed to effectively preach the Gospel, said Pope Francis in the last homily of his July 5-13 travel to South America.
Burundi president's faces emerging armed rebellion as vote looms
Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza may find an election victory he is assured of this month swiftly overshadowed by the emergence of an armed insurgency.
Pope closes South America trip urging youth to 'make a mess'
Pope Francis left for Rome on Sunday at the end of a trip to South America during which he censured capitalism, championed the rights of the poor and warned of irreversible damage to the planet.
Islam, Catholicism seeing rapid growth among young people in China â survey
Islam and Catholicism are the two religions that have seen rapid growth among the Chinese who are under 30 years old, according to a new study.
Pastor convicted of 'spreading corruption on Earth' given temporary reprieve in Iran
A Christian house church leader has been set free from prison in Iran but only for a limited time, as nuclear talks enter the final phase between the the country and US-led powers.
Two Indonesian pilots 'radicalised' by ISIS pose threat to global security â Australia
Two Indonesian pilots are believed to have been radicalized by the extremist jihadist group Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), raising concerns from law enforcement authorities around the world.
Malala Yousafzai celebrates 18th birthday by opening school for refugees
Malala Yousafzai, the youngest winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, celebrated her 18th birthday in Lebanon on Sunday by opening a school for Syrian refugee girls.
Young Christians in Pakistan form group to protect their churches from terrorist attacks
Inspired by words from the Bible, young Christian men in Pakistan have formed a group to defend their churches, after Christian congregations recently became the targets of terrorist attacks in the predominantly Muslim countr
10 Bible verses for when you're feeling lonely
Ten verses to remind us that God doesn't abandon us.
Nicky Gumbel: 'The Catholic Church is leading the way in evangelisation'
Influential evangelical and Alpha pastor Rev Nicky Gumbel yesterday sang the praises of the Catholic Church for being at the fore in bringing new Christians to faith in Jesus.
100 million sharks killed each year, posing threat to ocean and, ultimately, humankind
Eight researchers recently published a study on the journal, Marine Policy, estimating some 100 sharks being killed around the world every year.