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Pope Francis: 'Churches are not businesses'
Preaching to bishops in South Korea, Pope Francis said "Solidarity with the poor has to be seen as an essential element of the Christian life"

Vicky Beeching on coming out: 'God has walked me through this, hand in hand'
Vicky Beeching, the Christian commentator and former worship leader who has come out as gay, says her faith is as strong as ever.

Sir Cliff Richard's house searched by police
Detectives investigating a claim of a "sexual nature" involving a boy aged under 16 have searched a house that belongs to Sir Cliff Richard.

#Resultsday: How to deal with disappointment
As A-Level results are released in the UK, Amy Stock from Schoolswork.co.uk offers some sage advice.

China's plan to nationalise Christian theology
The Chinese government is planning to introduce its own brand of Christian theology.

'Christian' cult members on trial for murder
Members of a Christian fundamentalist religious cult alleged to have murdered a woman at a fast food restaurant in China are about to go on trial in what is expected to be one of the most controversial cases for decades.

Nice Christians pave the way for extremists, says Dawkins
Richard Dawkins blames 'nice Christians' for facilitating religious extremists.

US mission to rescue Yazidis 'far less likely'
The US may no longer attempt to rescue Iraqis trapped on Mount Sinjar, a statement from the Pentagon has confirmed.

Vicky Beeching comes out
Religious commentator and former worship leader reveals she is gay in an interview with the Independent.

Cuba to build its first Catholic church in over 50 years
Cuba building its first Catholic church in over 50 years.

Gay marriages could begin in Virginia as early as next week
Gay marriages could begin in Virginia as early as next week.

Jesse Jackson: After Michael Brown shooting, we 'must demand justice'
Jesse Jackson: After Michael Brown shooting, we 'must demand justice'

Let's pray for some miracles! Leader of flashmob prayer event for Gaza, Iraq and Israel
Flashmob prayer event planned in London tomorrow.

Christian charities along China-North Korea border coming under pressure
Christian charities along China-North Korea border coming under pressure.

Christian film critic Ted Baehr says Robin Williams accepted Jesus Christ in rehab
Christian Film and Television Commission Chairman Dr. Ted Baehr recently revealed that late comedian Robin Williams accepted Jesus as his personal Savior during one of his rehab stays.

At least 100 dead in Boko Haram attack on Christian area in northern Nigeria
At least 100 dead in Boko Haram attack on Christian area in northern Nigeria.