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How Pope Francis became a \'powerful new ally\' in the war on climate change
How Pope Francis became a 'powerful new ally' in the war on climate change

Scientists are turning to the Pope in an attempt to find a solution to some of the world's most serious problems.

Boko Haram: Negotiations could ensure release of kidnapped Nigerian schoolgirls
Boko Haram: Negotiations could ensure release of kidnapped Nigerian schoolgirls

A negotiation deal may be close to being brokered with Boko Haram, which could secure the release of the missing Chibok schoolgirls.

Hats off to Pope Francis: skullcap raises more than €100k on eBay
Hats off to Pope Francis: skullcap raises more than €100k on eBay

If you've ever dreamt of sporting a hat worn by Pope Francis himself, then you're in luck: his skullcap has been put on eBay and could be yours for just over €100,000.

Central African Republic pastor: \'Only God can save our country\'
Central African Republic pastor: 'Only God can save our country'

The international community may look to the United Nations to solve the crisis in Central African Republic, but facing ongoing conflict and a growing humanitarian crisis, one church pastor says his country is beyond the help of the UN.

Scotland votes No: Now it\'s time for the nation to unite and build, say churches
Scotland votes No: Now it's time for the nation to unite and build, say churches

It was a closely fought campaign to the end but on the night, Scots affirmed their desire to remain within the UK by a consistent margin.

God and independence: How churches on both sides of the border are preparing for the result
God and independence: How churches on both sides of the border are preparing for the result

Christians on both sides of the border are praying for unity as Scots as they head to the polls.

Cause celebs: Ten Hollywood A listers who are trying to change the world
Cause celebs: Ten Hollywood A listers who are trying to change the world

Leonardo DiCaprio is the latest Hollywood A-lister to be made a United Nations messenger of peace. He's in good company.

Voting habits: Why Joe Biden has made friends with a group of nuns
Voting habits: Why Joe Biden has made friends with a group of nuns

Vice-president Joe Biden yesterday made an impromptu trip to support a group of nuns who are running a campaign to increase voter turnout.

Nigeria: Churches risk spreading Ebola virus through Communion and sharing the peace
Nigeria: Churches risk spreading Ebola virus through Communion and sharing the peace

Despite guidance from church leaders on changing church practices in light of the Ebola risk, some churches continue to drink from the same Communion cup.

Child abuse investigation into Frank Houston, father of Hillsong lead pastor Brian Houston

Child abuse allegations against Frank Houston are to be investigated by a national inquiry.

Christian cage fighting film pitches \'pastor vs pastor\'
Christian cage fighting film pitches 'pastor vs pastor'

New US documentary shows cage-fighting pastors competing against each other in the ring.

Bill Maher is a Christian pretending to be an atheist in latest 'Funny or Die' skit [VIDEO]

In the spoof, the atheist comedian jests that he is really a Christian who prays and had a conversation with Jesus Christ as a young man.

Family see Jesus and the cross in a fallen tree: 'Some people say I'm nuts'

The Gillard family in Liberty, Texas, say they can see the face of Jesus and even the crown of thorns in a fallen oak

Black Jesus: Christian rapper Tedashii is relaxed about the controversial comedy
Black Jesus: Christian rapper Tedashii is relaxed about the controversial comedy

Adult Swim's Black Jesus smokes pot, drinks and swears but he also has a heart of gold

What will happen if Scotland votes \'Yes\'?
What will happen if Scotland votes 'Yes'?

We round up the predicted outcomes of a 'Yes' vote in Thursday's referendum, from the apocalyptic to the quite mundane.

Should \'Nazi church\' linked to Hitler\'s rise to power be rebuilt?
Should 'Nazi church' linked to Hitler's rise to power be rebuilt?

A church linked to Adolf Hitler and his rise to power may be reconstructed, sparking debate about the importance of commemorating Germany's past.