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Pastor abandoned as a baby finds her blood relative online after 55 years
A pastor left as a baby at a vacant lot in St. Louis in 1963 recently came face to face with her blood relative.
Ronda Rousey admits thinking God hated her after that UFC loss
The MMA star is moving to the WWE from UFC and will be fighting in Wrestlemania 34 this April 8.
Vatican communications chief caught in 'Lettergate' scandal 'is sacked by Pope Francis'
The Vatican today said that Monsignor Dario Vigano, the Italian head of the Vatican communications department who was caught up in the so-called 'Lettergate' scandal, has resigned.
Tens of thousands suffer severe isolation due to debt anxiety, Christians Against Poverty report reveals
Tens of thousands in the UK suffer severe isolation from society due to the anxiety and caused by poverty and financial debt. The Archbishop of Canterbury will today warn of an 'epidemic' debt crisis, launching a new report revealing the reality of poverty in the UK.
Assisted dying: Guernsey could become first place in British Isles to allow euthanasia
Guernsey could become the first place in the British Isles to allow assisted dying under proposals expected to be voted on in May in its parliament.
Fears in Scotland as Catholics become biggest victims of hate crimes
A Labour Member of the Scottish parliament has called on Holyrood to recognise the growing problem of anti-Catholicism in Scotland follows a government report showing that Catholics are the victims of 57 per cent of all religiously aggravated offences reported in the country.
Pope Francis confirms he will visit Ireland in August
After much anticipation, Pope Francis has confirmed that he will be visiting Ireland later this year, from August 25-26.
Nigerian Archbishop slams political 'incompetence, greed and insecurity' in letter to president
A Catholic Cardinal and Archbishop in Nigeria has hit out at government corruption in the country in a letter to the nation's president. He described 'negligence, incompetence, greed and insecurity' amongst political elites whilst Nigerians die of hunger and suffer terrorist violence.
Pope Francis again to visit prison for Holy Thursday foot-washing
Pope Francis is set to continue his annual foot-washing tradition this Easter; he will wash the feet of 12 prisoners at Rome's Regina Coeli prison on March 29.
This Shabbat before Passover is, for us Jews, about sacrifice and service
Shabbat Ha Gadol leading to Pesach teaches that poverty, humility and especially the blessing of gratitude are accessible to all of us every day of our life.
Work begins to clear mines from site of Jesus' baptism at Jordan River
An ancient site revered as the location where Jesus was baptised is set be reopened to the public as a massive de-mining programme has begun.
Memphis megachurch pastor Andy Savage resigns admitting 'immoral' sexual misconduct
Memphis megachurch pastor Andy Savage has resigned from his teaching position at high church, it was announced yesterday. Savage had been embroiled in controversy following revelations about his prior sexual misconduct with a teenager.
Stephen Hawking's ashes to be interred at Westminster Abbey
Professor Stephen Hawking's ashes will be interred at Westminster Abbey near the graves of Sir Isaac Newton and Charles Darwin.
Tomb Raider review: Searching for demons and an end to a long-running curse
Thematically, the film appears quite interesting from a Christian perspective.
Archbishop of Canterbury goes before child sex abuse hearings
The archbishop of Canterbury will give evidence today before a hearing questioning whether the Church of England colluded in and covered up child sexual abuse by priests.
Almost three-quarters of young British adults have no religion, says survey showing huge number of 'nones' in Europe
Almost three quarters of the UK's young adults have no religious affiliation, while only 21 per cent identify as Christians and 7 per cent as Anglicans, according to a major new survey showing an alarmingly high proportion of 'nones' across Europe.