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New Catholic app helps priests preach like Pope Francis

A new Catholic app has been designed to help priests craft the perfect homily, following the advice of Pope Francis that sermons be short, simple and 'not boring'.

Egypt's Coptic Christians to consecrate huge new cathedral

Egypt's Coptic Christians, under pressure from repeated attacks by Islamist extremists, are to celebrate the opening of a new cathedral tomorrow â but fear it too may become a target.

Is the 'Twelve Days of Christmas' a secret Christian code?

The children's tune 'The Twelve Days of Christmas' is known and loved by many. But is it secretly a theologically charged Catholic code?

'Monster Hunter: World' PC version expected to release this fall 2018

"Monster Hunter: World" is coming out to PS4 and Xbox One later this month, but for PC users, they may have to wait for a few short months before they could get a PC version of the highly anticipated action role-playing video game.

True Detective season 3 Release Date, Cast news: Stephen Dorff in co-lead role

Stephen Dorff (Blade, World Trade Center) has been announced to join the cast of "True Detective" season three.

'One Piece' chapter 891 spoilers: Will Luffy finally take on Katakuri?

With all the action present in "One Piece" chapter 890 titled "Big Mom on Deck," fans of the longtime-running manga around the world are sharing various theories as to what happens next in chapter 891.

Michael Schumacher health condition latest news: Fans wish him a Happy Birthday and immediate recovery on Twitter

Despite his long-time medical recluse, dedicated fans of legendary Formula One driver Michael Schumacher took to Twitter yesterday to greet their hero a happy birthday. Schumacher turned 49 this year.

NBA trade rumors 2018 latest news: Kyrie Irving traded to Celtics; Lakers eyeing Paul George and DeMarcus Cousins

The NBA Trade Deadline is just a month away, and it's apparent that teams are scrambling to make last-minute decisions which may decide their futures in this year's playoffs.

Anger as drag queen stars in Epiphany parade

A drag queen is to take part in an Epiphany parade in Madrid tomorrow, sparking furious protests from conservatives who said it is 'distorting' the event.

Philippines military personnel charged with murder of Italian Catholic priest

The Philippines' Department of Justice has brought criminal charges against several military members for the murder of an Italian Catholic priest in Mindanao, in the Philippines.

Struggle to spend time with God? Time to bring the Quiet Time into the New Year

When I became a Christian in the early 1990s, there was a non-negotiable bit of the religious life that got a mention in almost every talk and conversation with my youth worker.

Epiphany: Why the journey of the Magi is all about mission

This Sunday will mark the Christian feast of Epiphany, a world-wide Church celebration that in the west particularly recalls the storyof the Magi who visited the infant Christ. Though easily imagined as a familiar part of the Christmas story, the wise men are more radical than we think: their story is all about mission.

Social media faces children with a 'mental health crisis'. Here are 3 ways the Church offers hope

New research has urged 'digital literacy' for children's education in the UK, as fears grow about the damaging effects of social media on young people's well-being. The threat is profound, but the Church can lead the way â for both young people and adults â in modelling a more human way to live.