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All smiles as Pope Francis meets with Donald Trump at the Vatican
The much-anticipated meeting came after historic tensions between the two men, with the Pope famously saying last year of Trump's plans for a wall with the border of Mexico and the ill-fated 'Muslim ban': 'A person who thinks only about building walls, wherever they may be, and not building bridges, is not Christian.' Trump responded by saying that the Pope was 'disgraceful'.
Blessed are the peacemakers: the opportunities that exist for Pope Francis and Donald Trump
Julian Egan of International Alert on the unique opportunity represented by the meeting today of President Donald Trump and Pope Francis, two extremely different men.
Archbishops of Canterbury and York urge Manchester: 'Please do not be divided'
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York and the Bishop of Manchester are expressing their 'shock, horror and grief', as well as anger at the death of at least 22 people killed in a suicide attack last night.
Manchester Attack: How Manchester's churches are responding
Manchester's churches are offering refuge, prayers and support to the victims of the terrorist attack that killed at least 22 people, including several children, on Monday night.
Manchester attack: Queen offers prayers and praise for people of Manchester
Her Majesty the Queen has expressed her shock and sadness at the terrorist attack in Manchester on Monday night that left at least 22 dead and 59 injured.
When Santa punched a heretic: Who was Saint Nicholas?
He's an ancient saint who this week has inspired a show of unity between historically divided churches. He's the inspiration for the legend of Father Christmas. It's said that he worked great wonders in his lifetime. Who was Saint Nicholas?
Manchester attack: Bishop of Manchester's full statement
The Bishop of Manchester, David Walker, reflects on a suicide attack that killed 22 at a teen pop concert on Monday night.
Thousands of Russian Orthodox faithful revere relics of St Nicholas in historic display
Thousands of faithful Russian Orthodox Christians gathered in Moscow yesterday to venerate the relics of the revered Saint Nicholas â in a landmark moment for Orthodox-Catholic relations.
Church of England paid bonuses of £1million to ten of its own fund managers, figures reveal
The Church of England paid more than £1million in bonuses to ten of its own fund managers last year, newly released financial statements have revealed.
Manchester attack: Religious leaders unite to #PrayForManchester
Several children are among the 22 dead after a suicide attack hit a teen pop concert in Manchester on Monday night.
Pope Francis: I was nicknamed 'stiff leg' during football at school
Pope Francis joked with children at an Italian football centre about his poor soccer skills as a youth.
Pope Francis announces five new cardinals in shock move ahead of Trump visit
Pope Francis will create five new cardinals from outside Italy and the Vatican in a surprise move that blindsided even close confidants.
Rowan Williams warns against 'messianic leadership' with Brexit and the rise of Donald Trump
The former Archbishop of Canterbury said the UK needed to learn lessons from fascism's growth in 1930s Germany as it navigated the withdrawal from the European Union.
500 years of Reformation: Luther's home town launches anniversary celebrations
The ancient city of Wittenberg in Germany's Saxony-Anhalt, home of Martin Luther, hosted the launch of the official celebrations marking 500 years since the Reformation at the weekend.
Church of Scotland expected to move towards towards gay marriage
Churches in Scotland move towards gay marriage
'Please help stop these people starving to death' Archbishop aide pleads for Anglicans to act against famine
A senior adviser to the Archbishop of Canterbury called on UK Christians to take part in this Sunday's Day of Prayer to End Famine as record numbers of people around the world face death by starvation.