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Pope arrives in UAE for historic Gulf visit, condemns Yemen war
'The cry of these children and their parents rises up to God.'
In packed churches and secret masses, papal visit brings Gulf Catholics hope
In Dubai's overflowing churches and Riyadh's secretive masses, Catholics across the Gulf are eagerly awaiting Pope Francis' historic visit to the United Arab Emirates next week.
How African churches are booming in London's backstreets
Around 250 black majority churches are believed to operate in the borough of Southwark, where 16 per cent of the population identifies as having African ethnicity.
Boycott Israel's 'artwashed' Eurovision 2019, pro-Palestinian activists say
The call by the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement is part of a broader campaign to pressure governments, companies, performers and academics to disengage from Israel.
Brexit brinkmanship: UK demands a fresh exit deal, EU says 'Non'
Less than two months until the United Kingdom is due by law to leave the EU, investors and allies are trying to gauge where the Brexit crisis will ultimately end up.
Pope Francis says he won't change Church rules on priestly celibacy
Pope Francis on Sunday definitively ruled out any chance that he would change the Roman Catholic rule requiring priests to be celibate.
Explainer: Who is behind the Philippines church bombings?
Philippines security forces investigating a deadly twin bombing at a church on a predominantly Muslim southern island are zeroing in on what they say is an affiliate of the militant Abu Sayyaf Group.
Pope winds up Panama global youth gathering with huge outdoor mass
Organisers said about 700,000 people attended the closing mass of World Youth Day.
Philippines vows to crush 'terrorists' after church bombs kill 20
The Philippines vowed to destroy those behind twin bombings that killed 20 people during a Sunday church service in the country's restive south.
Pope condemns 'senseless and irresponsible' stigmatisation of migrants
Pope Francis said on Friday it was "senseless and irresponsible" to stigmatize migrants and see all of them as threats to society, weighing in again on one of the most divisive issues in the United States.
Pope says killing of women has become 'plague' in Latin America
Pope Francis urged Latin America's leaders on Thursday to shun corruption and tackle gang violence, drug trafficking and the killing of women.
Queen sends Brexit message to UK politicians â end your bickering
While Elizabeth, 92, did not mention Brexit explicitly in an annual speech to her local Women's Institute in Norfolk, the monarch said every generation faced 'fresh challenges and opportunities'.
Pope, on trip to Panama, says fear of migrants makes people crazy
Immigration is expected to be one of the main themes of Francis's six-day trip.
Trump transgender troop limits can take effect, top court decides
Attorneys for the plaintiffs condemned the court's action and said some current troops could face discharge.
Prayer with the pope just a click away with new app
He presented the Vatican's latest digital platform, known as the Worldwide Network of Prayer with the Pope, during his traditional Sunday address.
Congo political crisis deepens as top court rejects vote challenge
Rrunner-up Martin Fayulu said the decision had opened the way to a 'constitutional coup d'etat', raising fears of more violence.