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Pope Francis confirms visit to United States next year for World Meeting of Families
Pope Francis announced on Monday he would visit the United States next year, his first trip there as leader of the 1.2 billion-member Roman Catholic Church.
Final approval given to women bishops at General Synod
The Church of England yesterday gave the final seal of approval to women bishops, following the passing of legislation by the General Synod in July.
Famous painting of Jesus by Piero della Francesca in danger
Spared in war, Italy's 'greatest picture' saved again by benefactor.
British trainee doctor 'seen in Peter Kassig beheading video'
A British medical student is believed to have appeared in a video showing a squad of Islamic State jihadists displaying the severed head of American aid worker Peter Kassig.
Pro-life Catholic priests do battle with Obamacare in court: 'This is a threat to ALL religious freedom'
A pro-life Catholic priest's group is refusing to obey a court ruling that it must provide birth control for employees as part of health insurance plans.
Krish Kandiah: Five big questions raised by Interstellar
Krish Kandiah unpacks the life, the universe and everything themes in Christopher Nolan's Interstellar.
Volunteers unearth one of Britain's oldest churches
Volunteers have excavated the sixth-century St Piran's church.
Gay rights campaign targets Christians in Mississippi: 'It is only for God to judge, not us.'
An LGBT rights campaign specifically targeting Christians has been launched in Mississippi, sparking anger from church leaders.
Franklin Graham condemns Washington cathedral for hosting Muslim prayer service
It was meant to highlight tolerance and mutual goodwill, but not everyone approved of Islamic prayers at the National Cathedral.
New Christian film wants to pick a fight with Fifty Shades of Grey
As the release of the much-anticipated Fifty Shade of Grey movie edges ever closer, the inevitable has happened â someone has created a Christian alternative.
More tributes pour in for Myles Munroe as funeral date announced
The funeral of Pastor Myles Munroe, who died on November 9 in a plane crash, will be held on December 4, it has been announced.
Heavy shelling rocks rebel-held Donetsk in east Ukraine
Fresh volleys of artillery fire were heard across many parts of the separatist stronghold of Donetsk in eastern Ukraine.
Nigeria: Female suicide bomber kills at least 12 in suspected Boko Haram attack
A female suicide bomber blew herself up on Sunday, killing at least a dozen people in a cellphone market in Azare.
G20: Leaders agree to boost economic growth and tackle climate change... without Vladimir Putin
Leaders from the G20 group of nations agreed on Sunday to boost flagging global growth, tackle climate change and crack down on tax avoidance but ties between the West and Russia plummeted to a new low over the crisis in Ukraine.
ISIS issues beheading video of US hostage Peter Kassig
Islamic State militants have beheaded another American hostage, Peter Kassig, issuing a video claiming the killing on Sunday and warning the United States they would kill other US citizens "on your streets."
U2's Bono, One Direction, Ellie Goulding, other singers join Band Aid 30
U.K. singers have once again banded together to record the hit single "Do They Know It's Christmas" to help address the Ebola epidemic in Africa.