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Pope says he is committed to stopping sexual abuse of nuns
Francis made his comments on the plane returning from Abu Dhabi in response to a reporter's question about an article last week in a Vatican monthly magazine about the abuse of nuns in the Catholic Church.
Sean Doherty to be new principal of Trinity College Bristol
Doherty has served as tutor in ethics at St Mellitus College in London for the last eight years and as director of studies for the last four.
Multi-site Texas megachurch launches another campus â in prison
The pastor of Gateway Church in Dallas, Robert Morris, told his congregation on Sunday.
Now you can watch Billy Graham on Amazon Prime
The 17 films include classics like include The Hiding Place, The Restless Ones and Last Flight Out.
Pope Francis in Abu Dhabi: 'In Jesus, we are the Father's beloved children'
'If you are with Jesus, if you love to listen to his word as the disciples of that time did, if you try to live out this word every day, then you are blessed.'
Tens of thousands pack stadium for first papal mass on Arabian Peninsula
More than 120,000 worshippers packed Zayed Sports City stadium and its surroundings in Abu Dhabi.
John Chau's father blames 'extreme Christianity' for his North Sentinel Island death
The father of John Chau has hit out at the 'extreme Christianity' he blames for his son's death.
50 million Chinese Christians persecuted, says Open Doors
The charity for persecuted Christians ranks China at 27 out of the top 50 countries where it is hardest to be a Christian, a jump of 16 places.
Anglicans churchgoers have 'total lack of confidence' in speaking about faith
'Small behavioural changes' from the 1 million Anglican churchgoers could make a huge difference.
Peer withdraws attempt to smooth CofE path to same-sex marriage
The amendment to the Civil Partnerships, Marriages and Deaths (Registration etc) Bill sought to end the exemption that means the Church of England and Church in Wales cannot opt in without a change in the law.
Evangelism tops agenda for CofE synod meetings
According to the Church, papers published today set out how 'small behavioural changes' by the around one million people who regularly attend Church of England churches could make a 'huge difference'.
Vladimir Putin accuses Ukraine of meddling in Orthodox faith, warns Russia will 'protect freedom of religion'
Putin said that Russia reserved the right to defend people's rights to worship.
In packed churches and secret masses, papal visit brings Gulf Catholics hope
In Dubai's overflowing churches and Riyadh's secretive masses, Catholics across the Gulf are eagerly awaiting Pope Francis' historic visit to the United Arab Emirates next week.
Church Mission Society announces new chief executive
Strategist Alastair Bateman has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of the Church Mission Society.
How African churches are booming in London's backstreets
Around 250 black majority churches are believed to operate in the borough of Southwark, where 16 per cent of the population identifies as having African ethnicity.
Bishop gets behind campaign to clean up Britain
The Bishop of Dudley is encouraging churchgoers to get involved in a major month-long campaign to clear Britain of litter this spring.