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Top papal advisor silent as he enters Melbourne court facing charges of sex abuse
Cardinal George Pell, the Pope's financial adviser and highest-ranking figure in the Australian Catholic Church, was silent this morning as he entered Melbourne Magistrate's Court where he faces charges of historic sex offences.
French president leads mourners honouring Fr Jacques Hamel on first anniversary of his murder
The French president Emmanuel Macron will lead mourners marking the one year anniversary of the murder byIslamist militants of the priest Fr. Jacques Hamel.
Lana Del Rey admits she took part in witchcraft event to cast spell on Donald Trump
Witches around the world took part in a mass binding against Donald Trump under a crested moon back in February - and singer Lana Del Rey freely admits to joining in.
There's something terribly wrong with the International Congress on Preaching
Why is it that, of the 22 speakers at the International Congress on Preaching, only one is female?
Israel removes metal detectors from Jerusalem mosque following bloody clashes; Palestine demands further repeal
Israel has removed metal detectors from the historic al-Asqa mosque after days of violence and protest over the holy site, but Palestinians have rejected the new security measures.
Anglican leader in Jamaica breaks ranks by calling for legalisation of sodomy
The head of the Anglican Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, Bishop Howard Gregory, has broken ranks with many fellow Christian leaders in the region and urged for the removal of the offence of sodomy from the law.
Evangelical Word of Faith church 'siphoned young slave labourers from Brazil,' AP investigation finds
The controversial Word of Faith Fellowship used its two church branches in Brazil to siphon young labourers on tourist and student visas to its 35-acre compound in rural Spindale, North Carolina, to work as 'slaves', an investigation by the Associated Press (AP) has found.
Islamist militants in Kenya went house to house killing Christians
Seven Christians have been killed in Kenya by al-Shabaab militants, according to International Christian Concern.
Is Justin Bieber quitting world tour to start his own church?
New reports suggest that Justin Bieber cancelled his third worldwide tour Purpose in order to refocus on faith and start his own church.
Vatican shuts down fountains amid Italy drought, in line with Pope Francis' environment teachings
Amid a prolonged drought across many parts of Italy, the Vatican is shutting off its famous fountains in a move described by officials as being in line with Pope Francis's teachings and emphasis on the environment.
Protestants don't 'Rest in Peace', says Northern Ireland's Orange Order â that's a Catholic thing
'RIP' as an expression of sympathy after a death is unbiblical and a form of superstition connected to Roman Catholicism, according to Northern Ireland's Protestant Orange Order.
Godfulness: What the Church can learn from a new (but old) kind of meditation
You may know of 'mindfulness', but what of 'Godfulness'? Christian Today spoke with author Derek Leaf, the leader of the Christian discipleship ministry the Navigators UK about the new perspective of his book 'Godfulness', and its challenge to the contemporary Church.
As Charlie Gard's parents end legal challenge, who can we trust when it comes to life and death?
This was always ultimately a question of who gets to make decisions.
Evangelical leaders rally around Jared Kushner as he is questioned over Russia election meddling
Evangelical leaders are rallying around Donald Trump's son-in-law, the senior White House advisor Jared Kushner as he meets with congressional leaders investigating Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
Victory for campaigners as US judge blocks attempt to deport Iraqi Christians
A federal judge in Michigan halted on Monday the deportation of more than 1,400 Iraqi nationals from the United States, the latest legal victory for the Iraqi nationals facing deportation in a closely watched case.
Hispanic Church leader condemns deportation of LA minister: 'We should deport pushers, not pastors'
The arrest and looming deportation of a US evangelical pastor has stirred up outrage and fear in the Los Angeles latino community, with latino leader Rev Samuel Rodriguez condemning the move.