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Pope Francis: Exorcism is vital in the battle against evil
Pope Francis has praised exorcisms as a 'way to fight against evil', battle against 'seductions' and 'escape from the power of sin' during his weekly address in Rome.
Row as conservatives plan to display crosses in all Bavarian government buildings
A plan to make it obligatory to display crosses in Bavaria's government buildings has drawn an angry reaction from opposition politicians and one prominent cleric accused the regional government of 'hypocrisy' ahead of an election.
Philippines to expel Australian nun Patricia Fox for 'political activity'
A Catholic nun has been ordered to leave the Philippines within 30 days after the country's President Rodrigo Duterte personally complained about her participation in protest rallies.
70 years after the Holocaust, antisemitism rises in Germany
Antisemitism in Germany is being fiercely debated after a series of attacks on Jews, with the leader of the country's Jewish community advising Jews not to wear traditional skullcaps or kippahs in public.
Nigeria church attack leaves 19 dead in latest Fulani killing
At least 19 people are dead after gunmen opened fire on a Catholic church in Nigeria's middle belt on Tuesday, police said
Singing sabbatical beckons for Ray Kelly, priest who stunned Britain's Got Talent judges
Father Ray Kelly, the Irish priest who wowed the judges and audience on Britain's Got Talent with his soulful rendition of REM's 'Everybody Hurts', has said he's prepared to take time away from his parish duties to follow up his singing success.
Jesus the homeless: Controversial sculpture unveiled outside Manchester church
A sculpture of a homeless Jesus sleeping on a bench has been unveiled outside St Ann's church in Manchester after a service of dedication by the bishop of Manchester.
Prayers and a pint: Scottish highlands pub expands its remit after blessing by church
The Crask Inn in Sutherland, Scottish Highlands, is now providing prayers, spiritual retreats and clergy training as well as drink, food and beds.
Nigerian priest freed after being kidnapped and held for 4 days
Fr Edwin Omoregbe, who had been kidnapped last week in Nigeria's Edo state, was released on Sunday
Royal Wedding: Gospel choir chosen to perform for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have chosen one of Britain's leading gospel choirs â the Kingdom Choir â to perform at their wedding on May 19.
Royal baby: How do third children fare in the Bible?
The future king and queen have had another baby. God bless them all: they seem like a very happy family.
Ireland's abortion referendum: Bishops launch passionate defence of unborn
Irish bishops have spoken out in defence of unborn children after the Irish government launched its campaign in favour of repealing the country's restrictive abortion laws.
Brunson for Gulen: Turkey's president warns jailed pastor won't be freed unless US extradites rival
Turkish president Recep Tayyip ErdoÄan has explicitly linked the freedom of captive US missionary Andrew Brunson and the extradition of the cleric Fethullah Gulen, blamed by Erdogan for an attempted coup in July 2016.
Christian girl burnt alive in Pakistan after refusing to marry Muslim man
A Christian girl in Pakistan was burnt alive after refusing to marry a Muslim man and convert to Islam.
Royal baby: Duchess of Cambridge admitted to hospital in 'early stages of labour'
The Duchess of Cambridge is in hospital in the early stages of labour, Kensington Palace announced this morning.
Willow Creek elders to renew Hybels investigation after more women come forward
Elders at Willow Creek Community Church have said they will conduct fresh investigations into the conduct of its founder and former pastor Bill Hybels