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Church of Scotland: 'We are neutral on independence'
The Kirk has reconfirmed its neutral stance regarding Scottish independence.
Boko Haram: Terror group declares Islamic State in Nigeria
Boko Haram has claimed to have begun an Islamic caliphate in northern Nigeria, where it now controls at least three towns.
UK must lead action against ISIS says Archbishop of York
The Archbishop of York John Sentamu has issued an urgent plea for the UK Government to protect religious minorities in Iraq and offer asylum to victims of persecution.
Top Vatican official may face extradition for child sex abuse allegations
A former papal diplomat allegedly paid young boys for sexual acts while working in the Dominican Republic.
Death toll rises as Gaza crisis escalates
Hamas and Israel continue to trade fire, killing two more Palestinians and injuring more than two dozen others.
US and Arab governments look to combat Islamic extremism
As the battle against the Islamic State continues in Iraq, the US is reportedly considering further action against militants in Syria, while Egypt and the UAE have allegedly launched air strikes against Libyan insurgents.
'I appeal to you with my heart full of pain' â Pope's plea to Iraqi President
Pope Francis has written to Iraqi President Fouad Massoum, urging him to put an end to the "brutal suffering" of religious minorities at the hands of the Islamic State (IS).
Chinese lawyers demand justice for Christian persecution
A group of lawyers in China are taking action against the demolition of churches, condemning religious persecution by the Government as a "crime" against Chinese Christians.
Best of the Ice Bucket Challenge so far
Celebrities have been lining up to take part in the Ice Bucket Challenge - raising money for charities fighting Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and Cancer.
Religious studies in schools in decline
Fewer English secondary school pupils than ever are studying religious education at GCSE level, statistics show.
RAF planes to look for missing Chibok schoolgirls
Three RAF planes are being deployed to Nigeria to aid the search for the missing schoolgirls abducted in April.
South Sudanese church leaders: 'The West has forgotten us'
South Sudanese church leaders feel that the world has turned its back on their war-torn nation facing a desperate humanitarian crisis.
Ebola survivor Kent Brantly released from hospital
American Christian doctor Kent Brantly will leave hospital today having recovered from Ebola.
Faith leaders unite to condemn ISIS 'gross and systematic' violence
A group of UK faith leaders have united to urge David Cameron to challenge and hold to account the Islamic State (IS) for its violations of humanitarian laws.
Pope Francis 'deeply pained' following death of young relatives
The Pope's two great-nephews and their mother were killed in a car accident in Argentina during the early hours of this morning.
Jewish-Muslim wedding causes outrage in Israel
A wedding between a Jewish woman and a Muslim man attracted over 200 protestors in Israel on Sunday, who chanted "death to the Arabs" outside the ceremony held in Tel Aviv.