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#Hellgate: Cardinal Burke accuses Pope Francis of 'increasing confusion' over Church teaching
One of Pope Francis' most high-profile critics, Cardinal Raymond Burke, has accused him of 'increasing the confusion' in the Catholic Church following the pope's reported denial of the existence of hell.
Indian Christians charged with 'hurting religious sentiments' for handing out tracts during Easter procession
Four Indian Christians have been charged with 'hurting religious sentiments' for handing out Christian tracts during an Easter procession.
Sydney archbishop: Priests will be martyred before they break the seal of confession
The archbishop of Sydney has said that Catholic priests will suffer martyrdom before they break the seal of confession. It comes during increasing debate about the political place of religious freedom when it comes to combatting sexual abuse and â through the seal of confession â shielding or revealing abusers.
Paul Pressler case: Affidavit accuses Southern Baptist statesman of unwanted sexual encounter
An affidavit has been filed in the case of Paul Pressler, the prominent Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) leader accused of molesting a young man for several years from the 1970s, which the attorney for his alleged victim says corroborates his story.
China pulls Bibles from online retailers as it steps up control over religion
China appears to have removed the Bible from online retailers in a further sign of its clampdown on religious freedom.
Commonwealth Games: More than 120 athletes join chaplains for Easter Sunday service
More than 120 Commonwealth Games athletes, plus coaches and support staff, attended an Easter Sunday service in the Gold Coast village.
Snoop Dogg to critics of his Gospel album: 'How much have you done for the Lord?'
The rapper Snoop Dogg has challenging words for critics of his latest â and most explicitly Christian â Gospel album: 'Are you going to heaven? How much have you done for the Lord?'
US pastor Andrew Brunson handed indictment citing 'warfare' against Turkey
Turkish prosecutors have handed an official indictment to US pastor Andrew Brunson, accusing the imprisoned minister of using 'Christianisation' as a veneer to enact 'warfare' against Turkey's government.
UK denies visa to Iraqi nun who fled Islamic State
A nun driven from her home in Iraq by Islamic State has been denied a UK visa to allow her to visit her sick sister, the Catholic Herald reports.
Christian Australian rugby star Israel Folau faces backlash after saying gay people are going to hell
Australian rugby star Israel Folau is facing a storm of criticism after he said that gay people were going to hell 'unless they repent of their sins and turn to God'.
Hundreds of Christians killed in Nigeria as Fulani violence spikes
Hundreds of Christians were killed last month in a spike in Fulani violence in Nigeria. The militant tribe has now overtaken Boko Haram as the biggest threat in the country's Middle Belt region.
French cardinal to go on trial accused of covering up sex abuse
A French cardinal will go on trial accused of covering up sex abuse in what will be France's highest profile sex abuse case.
Methodists accuse Israel of 'crimes against humanity' at Gaza protests
The president and vice-president of the Methodist Conference have condemned the shooting of protesters on the Gaza Israel border that left 18 Palestinians dead and hundreds injured.
Martin Luther King died 50 years ago: 12 quotes from a hero of the faith
Martin Luther King, murdered 50 years ago today, was a Baptist minister and one of the leaders of the Civil Rights Movement that challenged the oppression of black people in the United States.
Congo priest abducted after Easter mass
Kidnappers in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are demanding US $500,000 for the release of a Catholic priest abducted just after he had celebrated mass on Easter Day.
Martin Luther King anniversary: US faith leaders unite for historic Washington march
Today will see one of the largest gatherings of US faith leaders since 1963's March on Washington, with this year's End to Racism rally marking 50 years since Martin Luther King Jr's assassination.