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Grave crosses desecrated in cemetery near Jerusalem
Six Catholic graves have been vandalised in an act of "desecration' in a cemetery at Beit Jimal near Jerusalem.
Bishops' Middle East tour highlights plight of Iraqi refugees
Bishops on a solidarity tour of the Middle East will highlight the suffering of Iraqi Christians today as they travel the region to raise awareness of "forgotten Christians".
Pope Francis to welcome thousands of migrants in St Peter's Square
Thousands of migrants in Italy are expected to turn up at St Peter's Square next Sunday to listen to the weekly address by Pope Francis before a special Mass for migrants in the basilica in Rome.
Protests against Chile bishop accused of concealing paedophile priest
Protestors in Chile have demanded the resignation of a bishop accused of concealing sex abuse allegations against a priest.
National Anthem: Why we should sing Jerusalem and the story behind the song
In an age when the Union is more fragile than it's been for centuries, unthinking assertions of English hegemony have the potential to do a good deal of harm.
The surprising surge of Christianity in the Middle East
As millions of Christians flee the Middle East and Christianity's original homeland becomes increasingly bereft of Christians, an odd anomaly is occurring.
Disgraced bishop was not charged with sex abuse to avoid embarrassing the Church, documents reveal
A former Anglican bishop and monk was given a caution for sex abuse and not charged to minimise embarrassment to Church, according to newly-released documents.
Irish priest criticises 'unjust and abusive' Church
The founder of Ireland's Association of Catholic Priests has said he has found it hard to maintain faith in the Church after being silenced four years ago.
Indonesia: Tents built to replace demolished churches to be torn down
Small blue tents built by Christians in Aceh to replace churches that were reduced to rubble last year are themselves to be torn down.
US election: Can identifying their evangelical tribes help Republicans decide how to vote?
Rubio, Donald Trump and Ted Cruz regard capturing the evangelical constituency as key to their success in Iowa.
5 healthy lunch-box snacks your kids will love
The kids are back to school so what better way to make sure they are getting off to a healthy 2016 with some healthy treats in their lunch-box â and grown-ups will love them too!
Justin Welby: Anglican split over homosexuality would be a failure but 'not a disaster'
Schism over homosexuality in the Anglican Communion would not be a disaster but it would certainly be a failure, the Archbishop of Canterbury said today.
Hackers find way to cut power supply for the first time, fuelling fears of escalation in digital attacks
In Ukraine, hackers have stepped up their offensive, cutting the power supply in parts of the country during the past holidays.
'God Save the Queen' could be scrapped from English sporting events
'God save the Queen' could be scrapped from England's sporting events in favour of a specifically English anthem under new proposals from MPs.
Hacking the human brain: Company unveils 'mind control' headband to help people with disabilities
When we say the word "hack," the first thing that usually comes to mind is computers. In reality, though, scientists have long been trying to hack the brain for various purposes, from offering new healthcare services to providing new ways to control technological devices.
Pope Francis: People 'should not be defined only' by their sexuality
A book by Pope Francis to be published tomorrow reveals the depths of his commitment to God's mercy and his rejection of legalism.