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Pope Francis could visit Pakistan after meeting with Catholic bishops
Pope Francis could visit Pakistan after hosting the country's Catholic bishops in the Vatican on Thursday.
BBC to celebrate Easter as 'most significant and holiest of times' with boosted coverage
The BBC will celebrate Easter this year with host of new religious programming 'to mark the most significant and holiest of times in the Christian calendar', it announced today.
Refugees stream out of eastern Ghouta as Syrian army closes in
Thousands of Syrians fled a rebel pocket in eastern Ghouta on Thursday and crossed by foot to army positions as troops seized more ground in the opposition stronghold.
Church's approach to abuse was to 'stonewall' and 'say nothing', says Rowan Williams' former aide
Rowan Williams' former spin doctor today admitted the Church of England's policy was to 'stonewall' abuse victims.
Angels unawares: How should we welcome visitors to church?
Some churches go the whole hog, with greeters, information desks, cards in the pews and follow-up visits. Others go to the other extreme, conveying an atmosphere like the lonely pub in An American Werewolf in London, where every eye swivels toward the hapless visitor/victim.
'Stand up if you're new': How welcoming is your church?
Most churches today hope to be a place of welcome, but are they? A recent study of US protestant churches by LifeWay Research surveyed 1,000 congregations on how they greet their guests.
Two Dead Sea Scrolls never before displayed in public to be shown in US exhibition
Two Dead Sea Scrolls never before displayed in public will be part of a vast exhibition of ancient artefacts from Israel going on display at a museum in Denver, Colorado, tomorrow.
Stephen Hawking believed we don't need God to account for the universe. Was he right?
Stephen Hawking is widely spoken of as a genius. He was also lots of fun, with cameo appearances in popular comedies like 'The Big Bang Theory'.
10 happiest countries in the world are among the least religious
The world's happiest countries are also among the least religious, according to a new UN report out today.
Dozens dead as more violence hits central Nigeria
Three more villages in Nigeria's central Plateau State came under deadly attack yesterday as Fulani herdsmen continued their killing spree in the country's volatile Middle Belt.
Northern Ireland pastor reports 'extreme' threats after church showed 'gay cure' film
The pastor of a Northern-Ireland church says the community has received violent threats after its screening of a controversial 'gay cure' documentary.
A thousand Christians from around the globe warn of 'death-dealing forces' in the world today
More than 1,000 evangelicals and missionaries from the World Council of Churches' Conference on World Mission and Evangelism (CWME) have issued a 'Call to Discipleship' warning of 'death-dealing forces' and the 'shocking accumulation of wealth' in the world today.
9 Top Christian films you should watch today
The new movie Mary Magdalene, which is out across UK cinemas tomorrow, is already making waves. Meanwhile, here are 8 other top religious films.
Hollywood actor Dennis Quaid reflects on personal faith in 'I Can Only Imagine' movie
When people think of Hollywood actor Dennis Quaid, they think of his leading man roles in the films "The Parent Trap," "Flight of the Phoenix," and "Yours, Mine, Ours." However, there is no role Quaid considers as more life-changing than the one he took on for his new film, "I Can Only Imagine."
'The View' host Joy Behar apologises for saying hearing from God is a 'mental illness'; Mike Pence says he will 'forgive as he's been forgiven'
"The View" host Joy Behar has been heavily criticised after saying on the show that U.S. vice-president Mike Pence had a "mental illness" for hearing from God.
5 Great Christian Apps for Your Daily Devotion
The smartphone is indeed one of the best technological innovations of our time, and it will be in your best interest to use it a tool to continue your walk with God â wherever you are and whatever time of day it is.