World
God has given every person a guardian angel 'to help them in life', says Pope
Pope Francis has told sick children visiting the Vatican that they could always talk to their guardian angel in times of difficulty.
Advent campaign shows children how Christians are taking aid to the world's most remote places
Mission Aviation Fellowship is helping thousands of school children learn more about communities in need around the world and how a fleet of small planes is making all the difference.
Mission to Seafarers expands into Panama after signing historic agreement
Mission to Seafarers has become the first seafaring welfare charity to operate in Panama after signing a deal with the Panama Maritime Authority.
Peers say UK's position on Asia Bibi is a 'serious betrayal'
Peers have strongly criticised the Government over its handling of Asia Bibi's plea for asylum.
Rohingya refugees should only return when the conditions are right, says Christian Aid
Christian Aid has said that any return of Rohingya refugees from Bangladesh should take place on a voluntary basis and only when it is safe to do so.
Belgium launches criminal investigation into doctors who euthanised 38-year-old woman with autism
Authorities in Belgium have launched a criminal investigation into a group of doctors who euthanised a 38-year-old woman with autism.
The slave trade is real and we need modern-day abolitionists
The problem of slavery is far from historic and the need for abolitionists is greater than ever.
Group close to pope urges California's Governor Jerry Brown to commute all death sentences
Brown, who once trained to be a priest of the Jesuit order, will leave office after completing his current two terms on January 7, when Governor-elect Gavin Newsom is sworn in.
Niger orders closure of Marie Stopes clinics
Niger has become the second African country to take action against abortion provider Marie Stopes International in recent weeks.
Stop going to church, Philippines president tells his people
Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte has urged people to stop going to church and said they could build their own chapels instead.
Conservative, Catholic Chile approves landmark transgender law
Chilean President Sebastian Pinera on Wednesday signed into law a bill allowing people over the age of 14 to change their name and gender in official records.
Israeli artist beats Gaza rockets into Hanukkah lamps
The clang of hammer on metal and the roar of a blowtorch can be heard long before you walk into Israeli metal sculptor Yaron Bob's workshop.
Exorcist sees 'demonic' influences in Celine Dion's new gender neutral kids clothing line
CELINUNUNU claims that it 'liberates children from the traditional roles of boy/girl'
Theresa May brushes off reports that she blocked Asia Bibi asylum offer
The Prime Minister has dismissed reports that she blocked an offer of asylum to a Pakistani Christian woman being hounded for her faith.
Buildings lit up red in solidarity with persecuted Christians
The Vatican and the British Houses of Parliament were lit up red on Wednesday in a mark of solidarity with Christians around the world being persecuted for their faith.
Bones found on Vatican property do not belong to missing girls
Bones found at a property in Rome belonging to the Vatican do not belong to two girls who went missing in the 1980s.