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US Catholic leaders reject Obama declaration on gay marriage

Details: Published on Sunday, 13 May 2012 08:42

Catholic leaders in America have rejected President Barack Obama's May 9 declaration in a television interview that "personally it is important for me to go ahead and affirm that I think same-sex couples should be able to get married."

Islamists threaten Eurovision

Details: Published on Monday, 23 April 2012 17:20

Islamic militants have vowed to disrupt the Eurovision Song Contest in Azerbaijan, at which Britain will be represented by 76-year-old Catholic popstar Engelbert Humperdinck.

Christian unity on agenda as bishops from different traditions meet in UK

Details: Published on Thursday, 15 September 2011 12:21

More than 30 bishops from different Christian traditions have met in Britain as part of the ongoing efforts to strive for Christian unity.

Technology no substitute for God, says Pope.

Details: Published on Sunday, 17 April 2011 13:05

Pope Benedict led Roman Catholics into Holy Week celebrations, telling a Palm Sunday crowd that man will pay the price for his pride if he believes technology can give him the powers of God. Skip related content.

Scouts to promote condom use

Details: Published on Tuesday, 05 April 2011 09:38

Scouts will be educated about sex and relationships from today after the Scout Association launched its first ever national sexual health programme.

Two Christians shot dead and two injured in Hyderabad

Details: Published on Wednesday, 23 March 2011 14:10

After a brawl over interrupting a church gathering, two Christians were shot dead and two others were injured by local Muslims in Hyderabad, Pakistan, on March 21.