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In chilling move, Chinese official erases First Commandment
'This is a national policy. You should have a clear understanding of the situation. Don't go against the government.'
Pope says boats carrying 49 migrants stranded in the Mediterranean should be allowed to dock
The Pope made a 'heartfelt appeal' to European leaders on Sunday to end their stand-off over two rescue boats carrying 49 migrants in the Mediterranean.
Egypt's President Sisi opens mega-mosque and Middle East's largest cathedral in New Capital
Copts, the largest Christian minority in the Middle East, held a a midnight mass in the Cathedral of the Nativity.
'We are witches': Abuse scandal divides parishes and politics in Poland
Many parishioners believe she and other mothers of those molested 'simply convicted an innocent man', she said.
Christian Bale thanks Satan for his Golden Globes win
Evidently spoofing actors who thank God for their wins, Bale said: 'Thank you to Satan for giving me inspiration on how to play this role.'
How Israel's Christians are fighting moves to take their land away
Previous attempts to impose the so-called 'Tenants' Rights Bill' received worldwide condemnation and even led to the temporary closure of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in the Old City.
New £2.7 million fund to prevent parental conflict
The money will be used to fund projects aimed at addressing the source of the conflict between parents, including debt problems, divorce and mental health issues.
Democratic Republic of Congo's Catholic Church called 'irresponsible' over election claims
The Catholic Church in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been called 'irresponsible' after challenging the results of last Sunday's presidential election.
Canada is Asia Bibi's 'most likely destination', says her lawyer
After spending Christmas in hiding, the lawyer for Asia Bibi is hoping she and her family will soon be able to leave Pakistan.
Young people who self-harm are more likely to commit violent crime
Researchers at King's College London and Duke University's Center for Child and Family Policy found that young people who self-harm were far more likely to commit violent crime than those who did not.
Trump's transgender military ban finds support in federal appeals court
A federal appeals court has ruled that the Trump administration's restrictions on transgender people serving in the military can stand for now.
Bishop says English Channel migrants should be treated with dignity
Bishop Paul McAleenan said the rhetoric surrounding migrants in recent weeks had been dehumanising.
Five children killed in horrific church van crash on way to Disney World
Five children were among the seven victims of a horrific crash involving their church van as they were making their way to Disney World in Orlando, Florida on Thursday.
Pope tells US bishops to rethink their approach to sex abuse scandal
The bishops are meeting for a spiritual retreat directed by the Preacher to the Papal Household, Fr Raniero Cantalamessa.
GAFCON chair slams CofE transgender guidance as 'false teaching'
Okoh said calls for 'dialogue' masked the continuing spread of 'false teaching'.
Methodist ANC chaplain faces protests over leaked recording of crude comments about women ministers
Rev Dr Vukile Mehana was recorded discussing the robing of men by women with Methodist church member Raymond Sibanga.