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As Xi heads to Italy, Vatican says China should not fear Church
A top Vatican official says China's government should not fear "distrust or hostility" from the Roman Catholic Church, writing amid speculation over whether President Xi Jinping will meet Pope Francis this week.
Accounts of heroism emerge from New Zealand mosque killings
Accounts emerged on Sunday of heroic attempts to tackle a gunman who slaughtered 50 people at two mosques in New Zealand, as authorities prepared to begin releasing the bodies of victims to their families for burial.
Salvation Army advancing Ebola prevention in Democratic Republic of Congo
The Salvation Army is training thousands of community leaders in hygiene practices to help eradicate Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Pastors in the Caribbean being trained disaster preparedness
After a string of natural disasters across the Caribbean, Anglican pastors in the region are being trained in how to effectively respond.
'Words cannot convey our distress': New Zealand church leaders respond to mosque killings
'No religious organisation or group deserves to be the target of someone's hate â regardless of beliefs.'
At least 49 killed, 20 seriously wounded in New Zealand mosque shootings
Police commissioner Mike Bush said 49 people had been killed at two mosques and one man in his late 20s charged with murder.
Head of Hong Kong Christian Council resigns following allegations of improper behaviour
The General Secretary of the Hong Kong Christian Council, who last year vowed to stamp out sexual harassment from the city's churches, has stepped down after being accused of making improper advances.
Evangelical Church in Austria paves the way for same-sex marriage blessings
The General Synod of the Evangelical Church in Austria has voted in favour of allowing blessings for same-sex unions.
How North Korea's food shortages are stunting children's growth
The economy has been badly damaged by years of mismanagement and international sanctions aimed at putting pressure on the country over its nuclear ambitions.
British parliament to vote on Brexit delay, PM seeks to revive her deal
Key to May's plan will be an attempt to persuade the most pro-Brexit MPs to reverse their opposition to her deal.
More Catholics considering leaving the Church over sexual abuse scandal
A growing number of Catholics are now questioning their commitment to the Church in the wake of the recent sexual abuse scandal involving young people and priests, a new Gallup poll has found.
Six years in prison for Cardinal George Pell after being convicted of child sexual abuse
Cardinal George Pell, the most senior Catholic leader to be convicted of child sexual abuse, was today sentenced to six years in prison by Melbourne county court.
Over 20 killed in Nigeria in latest attacks by Fulani herdsmen
There are fears of unrest in Nigeria's Benue State after a string of attacks this month left 20 people dead.
Church Without Freedom and Rights: What awaits evangelical churches in the occupied territories of Ukraine?
According to this law, 'the creation of a sect and expansion of sectarianism' is forbidden and subject to persecution.
Last chance? Theresa May wins Brexit assurances from EU on eve of crucial vote
Brexiteers in May's party have accused her of surrendering to the EU and it was not clear if the assurances she agreed would be enough.
World Council of Churches mourns loss of staff member in Ethiopian Airlines crash
The World Council of Churches was today mourning the death of the Rev Norman Tendis, one of the 157 people killed in the tragic Ethiopian Airlines crash on Sunday.