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Historic sex offence allegations 'clearly weighed on' vicar who incinerated himself
The coroner in the case of a Church of England vicar who incinerated himself while being investigated for historic sex offences has said that the allegations 'clearly weighed on him' regardless of whether or not they were true.
Australians 'have lost trust completely' in the Church
Australia is in the 'unique' position of being a country where 'people have lost trust completely' in the Church, according to the Jesuit priest Hans Zollner, a founding member of Pope Francis' Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors.
Rooks at Dusk: Why I use fiction to spread the gospel beyond the Christian sub-culture
I've had a deepening conviction that I need to play my small part in bringing matters of faith out of the narrow confines of the Christian sub-culture and into the wider arena of public life and discourse, says Chick Yuill.
Christian perspectives on dying in the 21st century: Launching a digital resource
To die well is to die a Christian death, according to the medieval writings of the Ars Moriendi (the Art of Dying). But what does it mean to die well today, in the 21st century?
St Peter's bones 'found in ancient church in Rome during restoration work'
Bones attributed to St Peter have been found inside an ancient church in Rome during routine restoration work, according to reports.
Zero Waste Week: Why tackling our waste can be an act of worship
Oh how I would love to be a woman who never has to take her bins out. Not because I am yearning for someone to do it for me (although to be honest that would be ideal) - but I am starting to aspire to be one of those people who puts very little in their landfill bin at all.
Brexit law clears major hurdle in reprieve for Theresa May
Britain's parliament backed a second reading of legislation to sever ties with the European Union early on Tuesday, a reprieve for Prime Minister Theresa May.
Pope Francis talks acid attack victim out of euthanasia
The victim of an acid attack who planned to die by euthanasia has changed her mind after talking to Pope Francis in Colombia.
Christchurch's Anglican cathedral to be rebuilt, six years after deadly earthquake
A decision in New Zealand has been made to rebuild Christchurch's Anglican cathedral, six years after it was badly damaged in a deadly earthquake.
Christian rappers Lecrae and Andy Mineo stop distraught transgender person jumping off New York bridge
The Christian music artists came across an upset transgender woman as she attempted a suicide off a bridge in New York City. They spoke to her about Jesus and managed to stop her from jumping.
Pope Francis' threat to Donald Trump: 'History will judge your decisions'
Pope Francis issued thinly veiled threats to Donald Trump on Monday afternoon as an ongoing feud between the pair continued.
Orthodox Patriarch targeted in Jerusalem protests against Church land sales
Palestinians have rallied in Jerusalem against the selling of church property to Jewish settlers.
Being abused, dog sitting, bashing doors down with sledgehammers â all in the name of being a priest
Why did this parish priest take a sledgehammer to smash down the door of his churchwarden?
Halloween is around the corner â and these Christians are saying 'Throw a Party'
Christian charity Scripture Union is challenging churches throughout the UK to respond to, rather than ignore, Halloween and use it as an opportunity to engage with children in their local communities.
Pope Francis' black eye: 'I was punched' he jokes
Pope Francis talked of peace and reconciliation as he sported an impressive black eye on his last day of his tour of Colombia.
Myanmar a 'textbook example of ethnic cleansing', warns UN
Myanmar's abuses against Rohingya Muslims amount to a 'textbook example' of ethnic cleansing, a senior UN human rights officials said on Monday.