Florence Taylor

Chief Rabbi of Moscow: We are in a religious war with radical Islam
Chief Rabbi of Moscow: We are in a religious war with radical Islam

Chief Rabbi of Moscow Pinchas Goldschmidt today insisted that "the 21st century has seen a return to the religious wars of the Middle Ages."

A dozen evangelical churches are opening every month in Spain
A dozen evangelical churches are opening every month in Spain

Evangelical Christianity could be growing at a rapid rate in Spain, with 12 new evangelical churches being opened each month, it has emerged.

Ark Encounter: \'Victory for religious freedom\' as Christian theme park allowed tax break
Ark Encounter: 'Victory for religious freedom' as Christian theme park allowed tax break

A Christian theme park will be allowed to receive tax incentives, a judge has ruled, in what has been called a "victory for religious freedom in America" by campaigners.

\'Creflo Dollar Highway\': Prosperity preacher might get Atlanta road named after him
'Creflo Dollar Highway': Prosperity preacher might get Atlanta road named after him

Evangelist Creflo Dollar, who won notoriety by his request to his followers for $65 million for a new top-of-the-range private jet, might get a major Atlanta road named after him.

One quarter of Brits have witnessed a hate crime in the past year – poll
One quarter of Brits have witnessed a hate crime in the past year – poll

On Holocaust Memorial Day, it has been revealed that a quarter of Britons have witnessed racial hate crime in the last 12 months.

Toddler\'s touching prayer caught on baby monitor goes viral
Toddler's touching prayer caught on baby monitor goes viral

A video of a two-year-old reciting her prayers to herself before she goes to sleep has gone viral.

Rise in Syrian children abducted and sent into battle, Unicef warns
Rise in Syrian children abducted and sent into battle, Unicef warns

Increasing numbers of Syrian children are being abducted and forced into combat, according to Unicef's regional director for the Middle East.

Why is the idea of women worshiping at the Western Wall significant?
Why is the idea of women worshiping at the Western Wall significant?

The Israeli government is about to vote on whether to allow men and women to pray together at the Western Wall. What's the significance?

Bill to restrict Sharia courts is a \'light at the end of the tunnel\' for Muslim women, says Baroness Cox
Bill to restrict Sharia courts is a 'light at the end of the tunnel' for Muslim women, says Baroness Cox

Muslim women have welcomed the success of a proposed bill demanding that the rights of women be protected in Sharia courts in the UK, according to a Christian member of the House of Lords, Baroness Cox.

UN Secretary-General says religion should be a bridge, not a wedge, in Middle East
UN Secretary-General says religion should be a bridge, not a wedge, in Middle East

The United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon addressed the Muslim-led conference in Morocco.

Spotlight star Michael Keaton defends the Catholic faith
Spotlight star Michael Keaton defends the Catholic faith

Michael Keaton has spoken out about his Catholic upbringing, the value of faith and the danger of institutions ahead of the release of his new film, Spotlight, in the UK.

Faith leaders to hold conference on rights of religious minorities in Muslim countries
Faith leaders to hold conference on rights of religious minorities in Muslim countries

Christian leaders are set to attend a Muslim-led summit in Morocco seeking to reaffirm the rights of minority religious groups living in Muslim-majority countries.

A new biopic is being made about Mary Magdalene
A new biopic is being made about Mary Magdalene

A biopic of Mary Magdalene, a follower of Jesus Christ and witness of his crucifixion and resurrection, has been scheduled for release in 2017.

Justin Welby: Decision for unity of Anglican Communion was a \'God-moment\'
Justin Welby: Decision for unity of Anglican Communion was a 'God-moment'

The decision of the Anglican Primates last week to maintain the unity of the Anglican Communion was a "God moment", Justin Welby has said.

Asylum seekers facing freezing temperatures find refuge in Arctic Norway church
Asylum seekers facing freezing temperatures find refuge in Arctic Norway church

Three asylum seekers have sought refuge in a local church in Arctic Norway, after a bus-load of asylum seekers were returned to Russia on Tuesday.

Tajikistan shaves 13,000 men\'s beards in fight against radicalism
Tajikistan shaves 13,000 men's beards in fight against radicalism

Police in Tajikistan have shaved the beards of almost 13,000 men, closed more than 160 shops selling traditional Muslim ware and convinced over 1,700 women to stop wearing head-scarves in a bid to fight against "foreign influences".