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Director Martin Scorsese Says Pope Francis Joked Andrew Garfield Should Be Ordained During Their Vatican Meeting

Helen Coffey | Wed 7 Dec 2016 16:12 GMT

Scorsese has been busy promoting his upcoming movie, Silence, which tells the story of Jesuit priests in 17th century Japan and stars Andrew Garfield, Adam Driver and Liam Neeson.
The Incredible Story Of How One Bishop Saved The Lives Of Over 200 Assyrian Christians

Helen Coffey | Wed 7 Dec 2016 15:53 GMT

In February 2015, ISIS abducted 226 victims were all Christians. Against impossible odds, a determined bishop helped secure their release.
Humanists Call For Scotland's Blasphemy Law To Be Scrapped

Helen Coffey | Wed 7 Dec 2016 13:46 GMT

It's 170 years since it was last invoked, but Scotland's law against blasphemy still exists – and it's high time it was scrapped, according to a leading Scottish humanist group.
Employers 'Shouldn't Be Afraid Of Causing Offence' When It Comes To Religion

Helen Coffey | Wed 7 Dec 2016 11:49 GMT

Employers need to move beyond political correctness and take a common-sense approach with regards to religion in the workplace, according to a new set of guidelines from the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC).
How to stay sane in church

Helen Coffey | Wed 16 Sep 2015 16:45 BST

When you join a new church it is easy to become overstretched and realise that after that first flush of enthusiasm, burnout sets in.
What not to wear: from fig leaves to fast fashion

Helen Coffey | Sun 27 Sep 2015 14:45 BST

Faith and fashion
Why New Year's resolutions are the worst

Helen Coffey | Thu 1 Jan 2015 7:30 GMT

Why New Year's resolutions are the worst
Psst...it's OK for Christians not to like Christmas

Helen Coffey | Mon 22 Dec 2014 7:44 GMT

You know what, says Helen Coffey, it's ok not to totally LOVE Christmas.
Five films with loosely Christian themes to watch this Christmas

Helen Coffey | Wed 24 Dec 2014 7:41 GMT

Helen Coffey provides ample excuse to curl up on the sofa and watch the telly.
Dear God, please: No more 'hipster' vicars

Helen Coffey | Fri 14 Nov 2014 9:51 GMT

STOP PRESS: Some priests have facial hair, writes Helen Coffey.
That video, and nine other reasons I love Nadia Bolz-Weber

Helen Coffey | Thu 6 Nov 2014 18:19 GMT

After her Nines Conference video stunt, Helen Coffey goes a bit fangirl for Nadia Bolz-Weber.
Sarah Teather MP: Why we need to liberalise on immigration

Helen Coffey | Wed 3 Sep 2014 10:00 BST

Catholic MP Sarah Teather calls on public and politicians to stop fearing immigration.