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Vatican crisis meeting on Chile's clerical abuse ends, pope laments 'tragic' damage done
A 'frank' crisis meeting between Pope Francis and Chilean bishops ended yesterday with 'the firm intention to repair the damage done,' by the clerical abuse scandal in the Chilean Catholic Church, Pope Francis has said.
Holy fire: What is the Christian festival of Pentecost?
This Sunday will mark the Christian festival of Pentecost. What does it mean and why is it celebrated?
Vatican warns of 'profoundly amoral culture' in global finance
A 'profoundly amoral culture' is harming global financial systems, the Vatican is warning in a sign the Catholic church's ethical teachings are shifting from sex onto business and finance.
Mayor denounces church sign telling black Americans to "stay out of white churches"
The mayor of Birmingham, Alabama has called on the pastor of New Era Baptist Church to take down a controversial sign that reads: "Black Folks Need to Stay Out of White Churches."
Worried Church of England urges ministers against scrapping civil partnerships
The Church of England's stance on sexuality would be thrown into disarray if the government pushes ahead with scrapping civil partnerships.
10 killed in attack on South Sudan Christian college
At least 10 people have been killed in an attack on a Christian college in South Sudan, with the Sudan People's Liberation Army blamed for the attack.
CAR archbishop condemns sectarian violence at service mourning church massacre
The archbishop of Bangui, Central African Republic (CAR) has called for an end to retaliatory violence in an address to Christians mourning a church massacre two weeks ago.
Joy @ Kempton Park: How a Surrey church is taking the gospel to the racetrack
'Be bold, stop faffing about and crack on for Jesus. That's my message to the global church.'
Michele Bachman asks forgiveness for 'ignorant' remarks about Jews
Former Minnesota congresswoman Michele Bachman has asked for forgiveness for "ignorant" remarks she made about Jews in the past.
China prohibits Christians from attending service commemorating earthquake victims
Chinese officials have reportedly asked members of Autumn Rain Blessing Church in Sichuan province not to attend an event to commemorate those who were killed in the earthquake in May 2008.
Pope Francis joined by Cardinal Nichols in condemning Israeli killings in Gaza
Pope Francis condemned Israel's killing of Palestinian protestors on Wednesday, warning the violence would only lead to more violence.
Church in Swedish town to appeal rejection of church bells after approving mosque's call to prayer
A church in the Swedish town of Vaxjo has expressed plans to appeal an earlier decision to reject the ringing of bells following the recent approval of a mosque's call to prayer.
Archeologists uncover Copenhagen's oldest church
The dig is not far the city center's Town Hall Square, where ancient skeletons were found in February.
Libya returns remains of 20 beheaded Christians to Egypt
The remains of 20 Coptic Christians beheaded by the Islamic State in Libya three years ago were reportedly transferred back to Egypt earlier this week.
'Most violent baptism ever' goes viral as Greek Orthodox priest is shown dunking baby in water vigorously
A viral video of a baby's baptism has Twitterverse talking as it appears to show a Greek Orthodox bishop vigorously dunking a baby in the water during the rites.
'Pope Francis: A Man of His Word' documentary shows 'the most furious' reaction from Pope over child sex abuse
Catholic German director Wim Wenders created the movie about the pontiff, as the Vatican commissioned.