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Eddie Long dead: Cancer illness revealed as cause of death by New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in statement
Bishop Eddie Long, megachurch pastor of Georgia-based New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, has died aged 63, it was confirmed Sunday via a statement from the church.

Glasgow Quran Reading: Scottish Episcopal Church 'Deeply Distressed At Offence' Caused
The head of the Scottish Episcopal Church has said it is "deeply distressed at the widespread offence that has been caused" by a reading from the Quran at St Mary's Cathedral.

Christianity, Islam and Judaism Got Their Beliefs From Zoroastrianism? Morgan Freeman Thinks So
Are Christian beliefs not original?

Exclusive: Bishop of Chelmsford Stephen Cottrell Is Favourite To Be Bishop Of London
The Bishop of Chelmsford Stephen Cottrell has been named as the favourite to succeed Richard Chartres as Bishop of London.

How Will The Next Bishop Of London Be Chosen?
Our Q&A on the long, complicated process for choosing the successor to the much-loved Bishop Richard Chartres.

French Evangelicals Defy Decline - Open A New Church Every 10 Days
Evangelicalism in France is on the rise, a study by the National Council of Evangelicals in France (CNEF) has found.

Abuse After Cathedral's Quran Reading Prompts Police Investigation
Offensive comments directed at St Mary's Cathedral, Glasgow, have prompted a police investigation after the Quran was read at a service last week.

Missing Mexican Priest Found Dead â Another Martyr To Drugs Cartels?
A priest in northern Mexico missing since January 3 has been found dead.

'We Want Real Change': Gay Lobby Groups Join Forces To Fight For LGBT Inclusion In The Church
The fight for LGBT inclusion across the UK Church is to get a boost as two groups that have for decades lobbied for change merge.

Church Of Sweden Is Losing Members At A Record Rate
A record number of people are leaving the Church of Sweden, according to new figures.

She Saved Hundreds Of Twins From Being Murdered. Who Was Mary Slessor?
Just over 100 years ago today, a great woman of God died of fever in a remote village in Nigeria.

25-Year-Old Woman Explains Why She Chose to Dedicate Her Virginity to God â for Life
Emily Byers walked down the aisle and vowed to love and serve her husband until her last breath. So what makes this wedding ceremony different from others?

Archbishop Gives Thousands Of Pounds To Church That Holds Services In A Field
This is the very start of a new church plant, one of many projects that have been given millions of pounds by the Archbishop of Canterbury's 'renewal and reform' programme.

Archbishop Of Canterbury Urged To Discipline Cathedral Over Koran Reading
The Archbishop of Canterbury has been urged to discipline a Scottish Episcopal cathedral over a liturgical reading of the Koran that denied Jesus was the son of God.

Philippines' Duterte On Collision Course With Vatican Over Condoms
The Philippines' controversial President Duterte is on a collision course with the Catholic Church after he ordered millions of free condoms to be handed out.

Will His Conservative Critics Derail The Pope Francis Revolution?
While the Pope seems instinctively to enjoy and thrive on this wide appeal to the progressive wings of his own Church, other Christians and liberal commentators, there is disquiet in his own ranks.