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Nun who has dedicated life to helping lepers denied visa to stay in India
A 77-year-old Italian nun who has spent the last four decades caring for lepers in India has to fly home to Italy for good next month because India has refused to renew her visa.
Cologne: What the attacks mean for Germany's refugee policy
The whole thing is a gift to the Pegida anti-immigration organisation that campaigns against Germany's policy of welcoming refugees.
Grave crosses desecrated in cemetery near Jerusalem
Six Catholic graves have been vandalised in an act of "desecration' in a cemetery at Beit Jimal near Jerusalem.
Bishops' Middle East tour highlights plight of Iraqi refugees
Bishops on a solidarity tour of the Middle East will highlight the suffering of Iraqi Christians today as they travel the region to raise awareness of "forgotten Christians".
Pope Francis to welcome thousands of migrants in St Peter's Square
Thousands of migrants in Italy are expected to turn up at St Peter's Square next Sunday to listen to the weekly address by Pope Francis before a special Mass for migrants in the basilica in Rome.
Protests against Chile bishop accused of concealing paedophile priest
Protestors in Chile have demanded the resignation of a bishop accused of concealing sex abuse allegations against a priest.
The surprising surge of Christianity in the Middle East
As millions of Christians flee the Middle East and Christianity's original homeland becomes increasingly bereft of Christians, an odd anomaly is occurring.
Irish priest criticises 'unjust and abusive' Church
The founder of Ireland's Association of Catholic Priests has said he has found it hard to maintain faith in the Church after being silenced four years ago.
Indonesia: Tents built to replace demolished churches to be torn down
Small blue tents built by Christians in Aceh to replace churches that were reduced to rubble last year are themselves to be torn down.
US election: Can identifying their evangelical tribes help Republicans decide how to vote?
Rubio, Donald Trump and Ted Cruz regard capturing the evangelical constituency as key to their success in Iowa.
Justin Welby: Anglican split over homosexuality would be a failure but 'not a disaster'
Schism over homosexuality in the Anglican Communion would not be a disaster but it would certainly be a failure, the Archbishop of Canterbury said today.
Hackers find way to cut power supply for the first time, fuelling fears of escalation in digital attacks
In Ukraine, hackers have stepped up their offensive, cutting the power supply in parts of the country during the past holidays.
Pope Francis: People 'should not be defined only' by their sexuality
A book by Pope Francis to be published tomorrow reveals the depths of his commitment to God's mercy and his rejection of legalism.
A warm welcome to church can change people's lives, and even the whole country
The Social Integration Commission has released research which shows churches are the best places in the country at bringing together people of different backgrounds. We should be proud of this â and redouble our efforts.
More climate change bad news: Greenland's sponge-like snow can no longer absorb meltwater, adding to sea level rise
A team of international scientists however recently found out that climate change has been hurting the world's biggest island more than previously imagined.
Gaddafi predicted rise of ISIS, Europe terror attacks before his ouster, phone talk with Blair reveals
Even before the Islamic State (ISIS) has become popular for spreading terror worldwide, former Libyan dictator Muammar Qaddafi had predicted a rise of extremism way before his death, according to newly released phone transcripts.