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Catholic Church moves to give women a stronger voice on International Women's Day
A prominent activist nun has said senior clergy at the Vatican are more preoccupied with power than confronting issues such as clerical sexual abuse that impact the faithful.

Who Was Saint Thomas Aquinas? The Legendary Christian Philosopher In 10 Quotes
On this day in 1274, a Dominican friar named Thomas Aquinas died. His works of theology transformed the Church and western philosophy, and he is regarded as a Saint in the Catholic Church. Here he is, in ten quotes.

Dwight McKissick Backs Russell Moore, Warns Of Southern Baptist Racial Split
A senior black pastor has launched an impassioned defence of the embattled president of the denomination's Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission.

Five Evangelical Pastors Who Back Gay Marriage
There are a growing list of pastors who describe themselves as evangelical and yet support same sex couples.

Does It Make Sense To Believe Saints Can Work Miracles?
The Catholic Church is looking into reports of a miracle performed by the martyred Archbishop Oscar Romero that would make him a candidate for canonisation as a saint.

Married Church Minister Found Hanged After Being Accused Of Seven Affairs With Different Women
A church minister's legacy has been thrown into turmoil after his widow allegedly accused him of seven separate affairs with different women in his church.

Evangelicals Must Stick With Church Despite 'False Teaching' On Gay Marriage, Says Bishop
The conservative evangelical bishop Rod Thomas is urging evangelicals to 'stand firm' in the Church of England despite 'false teaching' on gay marriage.

Tens Of Thousands Hear Gospel In Durham
Tens of thousands of people have been impacted by an evangelistic mission in Durham this weekend.

Pope Francis Asks: Do You Read The Bible As Much As You Check Your Phone?
Pope Francis has encouraged Catholics to treat the Bible as many treat their mobile phone â 'always with us, close to us'.

Bishop Explains How Her 'Extraordinary' Experience Of The Love Of God Inspired Her
The Bishop of Newcastle, England, Christine Hardman has shared her personal testimony, and how her 'extraordinary' experiences of God and church inspired her convictions about church today.

Do some of the original supporters of Pope Francis now want him to resign?
A Catholic commentator in Italy is suggesting that some of the cardinals who voted for Francis to succeed Benedict XVI now want him to resign to avert a rift in the Church

Vicar Caught In Church Chair Controversy
A storm has erupted after a vicar installed a children's table and chairs in a 12th century church.

Defiant Jesus Talk From The Archbishop Of York: 'We Are Here To Change And Transform The World'
The Archbishop of York, the Bishop of Durham and 23 other northern bishops will join local parishes for 450 evangelism events from abseiling to coffee mornings

Talk About Jesus, Not About How The Archbishop Voted On Brexit, Bishop Tells Christians
The Bishop of Durham is urging Christians to avoid talking about the Church in a four-day evangelism event this weekend.

WATCH: Powerful Video Featuring Pope Francis Urges Prayer For Persecuted Christians
Pope Francis is imploring Christians to pray for their persecuted sisters and brothers during the month of March.

Coptic Christians In New York Begin Services In Disused Catholic Church
A redundant Roman Catholic church building in New York is set to be brought back to life by a congregation of Coptic Christians.