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DACA: Trump scraps \'Dreamers\' scheme leaving evangelicals divided
DACA: Trump scraps 'Dreamers' scheme leaving evangelicals divided

Evangelical leaders are pleading with Donald Trump not to end a program protecting the children of illegal migrants.

Home-schooling and segregation foster Islamist extremism, warns counter-terrorism expert
Home-schooling and segregation foster Islamist extremism, warns counter-terrorism expert

Home-schooling and social segregation in the UK is fostering the rise of extremist Islam, the national police counterterrorism co-ordinator has warned.

Neo-Nazi suspects arrested – all four are serving soldiers
Neo-Nazi suspects arrested – all four are serving soldiers

The men, aged 22 to 32, were detained on suspicion of being involved in the commission, preparation and instigation of acts of terrorism and of being members of the National Action group.

\'Satanic\' fake rosaries are bringing evil spirits into Catholic homes, says exorcist
'Satanic' fake rosaries are bringing evil spirits into Catholic homes, says exorcist

An exorcist in the Philippines has warned against the circulation of fake 'Satanic' rosaries and crucifixes he said were designed to 'deceive Catholics...so that evil spirits will haunt them'.

Jerusalem church leaders unite against alleged breach of land status quo that goes back centuries
Jerusalem church leaders unite against alleged breach of land status quo that goes back centuries

A simmering row over church land in Jerusalem has reached a head after church leaders in the Holy City yesterdayhit out at Israel for an alleged breach of a status quo that has been agreed for centuries.

\'The mirror deceives!\' Pope Francis implores youth to fight the \'illness\' of narcissism
'The mirror deceives!' Pope Francis implores youth to fight the 'illness' of narcissism

Pope Francis yesterday implored a youthful audience to turn away from the 'illness' of narcissism that produces only sadness. He encouraged young people to laugh at themselves and look outward to the needs of others.

In today\'s world, how can we find hope? This Christian pastor has some answers
In today's world, how can we find hope? This Christian pastor has some answers

Be strong in your faith and in the works of mercy that spring from it, says the Archbishop of Westminster in his new book on hope.

Does the rise of the \'nones\' mean the end of the Church?
Does the rise of the 'nones' mean the end of the Church?

Is the Church in the UK on its last legs? Judging by the wailing and gnashing of teeth on social media following the latest British Social Attitudes survey release, you'd think so.

Sadie Robertson opens up about eating disorder in lengthy blog post
Sadie Robertson opens up about eating disorder in lengthy blog post

The actress, who also starred in 'Dancing With the Stars," opened up about her struggle with body issues, revealing she hasn't told anyone about her problem during the time, not even her family.

\'Give until it hurts\': The Christian wisdom of Mother Teresa in 9 quotes
'Give until it hurts': The Christian wisdom of Mother Teresa in 9 quotes

Today marks the Catholic feast day for Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu, best known of the world as Mother Teresa. St Teresa of Calcutta died on this day in 1997, but not before living an iconic life of ascetic, selfless service to the world's poor.

\'Make trouble\' by spreading love for Jesus: Why this Columbian nun will rap for Pope Francis
'Make trouble' by spreading love for Jesus: Why this Columbian nun will rap for Pope Francis

A Colombian nun will rap for Pope Francis when he visits her country this week. Sister Maria Valentina de los Angeles is one of a group who will sing the official song for the Argentine pope's visit as he greets the crowds.

Kidnapped Catholic priest in Nigeria is found killed
Kidnapped Catholic priest in Nigeria is found killed

A Catholic priest in Nigeria, who was kidnapped on Friday morning, has been found murdered.

How you can help some of the 40 million people in South Asia affected by floods and the changing climate
How you can help some of the 40 million people in South Asia affected by floods and the changing climate

It's a huge injustice that people are pushed deeper into poverty by a changing climate, when they've contributed the least to the problem. More than 30 million people have been affected in India and more than 12,000 schools have been damaged in the state of Bihar. Now, we are seeing more than 600,000 people forced to flee their homes in Bangladesh. Around 65,000 homes and 70 schools have been destroyed in Nepal.

Descendant of Robert E Lee resigns as pastor after backlash for calling racism \'America\'s original sin\'
Descendant of Robert E Lee resigns as pastor after backlash for calling racism 'America's original sin'

The Rev Robert Lee IV, a descendant of the famed Confederate general of the same name, has resigned as the leader of his church after receiving a backlash for his condemnation of racism as 'America's original sin'.

Keswick Convention will change dates following local protests
Keswick Convention will change dates following local protests

Keswick Ministries has announced it is changing the dates of its annual Convention next year to reflect concerns raised by local people about the impact of the event on the town.

North Korea warns of more 'gift packages' for the US

North Korea is ready to send 'more gift packages' to the United States, one of its top diplomats said today, dismissing the international uproar over his country's latest and biggest nuclear weapons test.