Ruth Gledhill
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Church attendance in Scotland at lowest level ever
Two thirds of people in Scotland with a religious background never or practically never go to services, according to new research.
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Christian refugees from Iraq returned home by Czech Republic after 'abuse' of hospitality
A group of Christian refugees said to have "abused the goodwill" of the Czech Republic and its people are to be deported to Iraq.
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Australian bishop accused of protecting paedophile priests dies
The Australian bishop accused by Cardinal George Pell of "gross deception" for covering up for paedophile priests has died of colon cancer aged 86.
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Muslims most likely to be pro-Europe, while Christians back Brexit
Practising Christians are the most likely among faith communities in England to support the Eurosceptic "Brexit" position.
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Decision to follow Christ most 'challenging, beautiful, costly, rewarding journey ever' says Archbishop
A background document for the upcoming Anglican leaders meeting in Zambia urges reconciliation and 'inclusion'.
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Conservative US bishops urge liberals voluntarily to abide by gay marriage sanctions
Conservative bishops and clergy within the US Episcopal Church have called on their delegates to next week's Anglican meeting in Zambia to refrain from voting on "doctrine or polity".
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Christians prevented from leaving caliphate capital, forced to study jihad
Christians in Raqqa in Syria are being prevented from leaving and are being forced to study Islamist teachings such as jihad, according to activists in the city.
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Ancient churches 'nationalised' in Turkey
Some of the most important Armenian and other churches in the Middle East have been appropriated by the government of Turkey, according to reports emerging from the region.
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Archbishop of York condemns Government's living wage: 'It is not paying workers what they deserve'
Writing in The Times, Dr John Sentamu says Chancellor George Osborne has packaged up what is essentially an increase on the national minimum wage for over-25s and rebranded it the national living wage.
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Rare Jewish catacomb in Rome opens to public for first time
The catacomb at the Randanini vineyard is being opened up by Rome's culture ministry to coincide with the Pope's Jubilee Year of Mercy.
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Just half of Italians say they are Catholic
While Italy is enjoying one of the most accessible and popular Popes ever in Francis, a new poll has revealed that just half of Italians consider themselves to be Catholic.
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Priest faces police investigation after £270,000 given to help refugees disappears
A Catholic priest is being investigated by police after the disappearnace of £270,000 that was donated to help refugee families.