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OpinionNicky Gumbel was right to meet the Pope and strive for Christian unity
When Rev Nicky Gumbel shared a photo of him meeting the Pope last week, it resulted in heavy criticism from some Christians. But Jesus never said, “Go and be right”, says Christy Wimber. Instead he prayed that we would be brought to complete unity
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Opinion10 tips on social media…brought to you by the Pope
The Vatican has released a dense 20-page document on how Christians should approach social media. Rev Peter Crumpler distils the highlights
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OpinionPope Francis in a white puffer is fake news – but what happens when we can no longer trust what we see?
Advances in artificial intelligence mean images can be manipulated so that we can no longer trust what we see, hear or read. As the recent fake photo of Pope Francis shows, Christians must be on guard for misinformation
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Magazine FeaturesPope Benedict XVI (1927-2022): ‘God’s Rottweiler’ was an outstanding theologian
Catherine Pepinster reports on the varied life and ministry of the late pope, who died this morning
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OpinionMore than a scholar, Pope Benedict XVI was a kind man who shaped my life
Pope Benedict XVI has died at the age of 95. The leader of Catholics in England and Wales, Cardinal Vincent Nichols, pays tribute to him
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OpinionThe Pope’s apology for past sins in the name of ‘mission’ was a good start. But evangelicals need to change too
Christians need to understand that sloganeering such as “reaching unreached people groups” is deeply problematic, says Bishop Joseph D’Souza
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Magazine FeaturesJustin Welby: Every Christian is called to seek reconciliation
Oneness is how the world might know that Jesus Christ is Lord, says Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury
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Real LifeI’m an Irish Protestant who just met the Pope. But I promise I’m not a heretic!
It was an honour to be invited into the Pope’s presence, writes Presbyterian minister Steve Stockman
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OpinionPope Benedict has made mistakes. But he’s also been at the forefront of the battle against abuse
Despite heavy criticism in the media, Pope Benedict has been on the side of the abused, as evidenced by his decision to defrock 400 priests for abuse, says Jack Valero
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OpinionThe Catholic Church cannot be trusted to investigate child abuse. Mandatory reporting is now required
Former Pope Benedict XVI argued the Catholic church can be trusted to self-police itself when accusations of abuse emerge. But a new report alleges Benedict failed to act over child abuse cases when he was archbishop of Munich. Human rights lawyer Richard Scorer says this “hypocrisy” is further evidence that the church must be forced to report abuse to secular authorities
