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Telltale internet message may have foreshadowed Florida school massacre
New details about the troubled background and gun ownership of the suspect, Nikolas Cruz, emerged as he appeared in court to face formal charges of carrying out the second-deadliest mass shooting at a public school in US history.
Mexico diocese evacuates nuns from ultra-violent city after multiple killings
A Catholic diocese in southern Mexico has withdrawn all of its nuns from the violence-ridden city of Chilapa, following the killing of two of its priests earlier this month.
Now Desmond Tutu has resigned as Oxfam ambassador
He resigned yesterday as an ambassador for the aid agency saying he was 'deeply disappointed' about the charity's handling of a sex scandal.
Vatican denies ex-Pope Benedict suffering 'paralysis'
The Vatican today denied a magazine report suggesting former Pope Benedict was suffering a debilitating 'paralysis' that threatened to end his life imminently.
'Miracle springs': What should Christians make of Fiji's healing waters?
A 'miracle spring' in eastern Fiji supposedly possesses healing properties, cited by many in the majority Christian country as a gift from God. The waters have now attracted global attention â so is it real 'healing' or a hoax?
President Zuma's resignation a 'golden opportunity', says South African bishop: 'We have a country to build'
South Africa must seize the 'golden opportunity' of former President Jacob Zuma's resignation, to move forward and 'start afresh', the archbishop of Cape Town has said.
Donald Trump approval ratings at an all-time high, but still lowest among all US presidents considering tenure
United States President Donald Trump experiences his highest approval rating this week, despite the many mishaps that happened in the White House the past few weeks.
21 Christian martyrs beheaded by ISIS honoured at Egyptian church inauguration
Today will see the inauguration of an Egyptian church dedicated to the 21 Christians beheaded by ISIS on the Libyan coast in 2015.
Florida school shooting: America must 'call on the Lord' after 17 killed in deadly attack
At least 17 people are dead in yet another horrific school shooting in the US after a teenage gunman opened fire on Marjory Stoneman Douglas high school in Parkland, Florida, with an AR-15 assault rifle.
Young people left 'deeply unhappy' by social media pressure for perfect body
The Bishop of Gloucester, Rachel Treweek, is to host a national conference next week aimed at tackling body image anxiety in young people.
Don't just give up, give to: How 40 acts of kindness can transform your Lent
What if Lent weren't focused on negatives â giving things up â but on positively affecting the world for good?
Sovereign Grace Church hits back at 'irresponsible' Rachael Denhollander allegations
Sovereign Grace Church has hit back at allegations of abuse and cover-up by former US gymnast Rachael Denhollander, branding her accusations as 'irresponsible'.
Site of Jesus' baptism to be cleared of mines after half a century
An ancient site revered as the location where Jesus was baptised may be reopened to the public as a massive de-mining programme gets under way.
Oxfam abandoned by actress Minnie Driver and donors as chief executive summoned by MPs
Actress Minnie Driver has stepped down from her role as Oxfam ambassador as the charity battles to save its reputation following revelations its aid workers paid vulnerable people for sex.
Richard Dawkins' The God Delusion to be adapted for stage
Richard Dawkins' The God Delusion is being adapted for stage in a show billed as a cross 'between an atheist support group and watching a great stand up'.
Praying through Lent: Just say it to God
Prayer for some people is as easy as breathing. Others find it much harder â what's it all about? How should we do it, what should we say, what happens if it doesn't work â and what does 'work' mean, anyway?