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Muslim academic will speak on 'Struggle, suffering and hope' in theology lecture series
The prestigious Gifford Lectures will be delivered this year by a leading British Muslim academic.
Pope says divorced and remarried Catholics can in some cases receive Holy Communion
Divorced and remarried Catholics can in "some cases" receive Holy Communion without living as "brother and sister" and without getting an annulment, Pope Francis himself has confirmed.
Moscow v Constantinople: The battle over Ukraine's Orthodox Christians
Two former presidents of Ukraine have presented Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew with a 5,000-signature petition asking him to grant independent or "autocephalous" status to the Ukrainian Orthodox Church.
Catholic bishops to be trained in how to deal with sex abuse in the Church
As part of efforts to root out sexual abuse in the Catholic Church, newly appointed bishops will take part in training on how to deal with child abuse, it was announced on Monday.
US missionary to Russia faces appeal court over fine for evangelism
The US missionary charged in Russia with offences against the country's restrictive new religion law has asked for prayer in advance of his appeal hearing.
10 things we can learn about Islam from Nabeel Qureshi
Nabeel is a former Muslim who is now an inspiring and effective evangelist.
Pope Francis: True evangelising is not debating or winning arguments
Pope Francis has said that evangelising is not to knock on doors declaring that 'Christ is risen' but instead to live out the faith through actions and to talk "with meekness, with love, with no desire to win an argument".
South African evangelicals reject hate preacher Steven Anderson's anti-gay message
Church leaders in South Africa have distanced themselves from anti-gay pastor Rev Steven Anderson.
Atheist minister Gretta Vosper receives standing ovation after ban from church
Gretta Vosper was given a standing ovation by her congregation after taking her first Sunday service since being banned as a minister.
Americans think it's inappropriate for Christian pastors to endorse politicians
Should American pastors use Church services to endorse their preferred political candidates? A big majority of people from the United States think this is unacceptable behavior.
Cardinal stresses Christians and Muslims do not worship the same God: Islamic god 'is a governor'
Some people are claiming that Christians and Muslims worship the same God, but Catholic Cardinal Raymond Burke, an American and former head of the highest court at the Vatican, insists this is not true.
The top 5 things to look for in a new church
It's that time of year when there are new starts â a new job, new place to live or a new start away at college. How can you decide which congregation to become a part of?
Truth and translation: 3 questions about religious language
Religious language can be hard to understand, but is that the point?
Rev Gretta Vosper doesn't believe in God, Jesus or Bible: Church panel says enough is enough
Atheist pastor Gretta Vosper should be dismissed from ministry in the United Church of Canada, a Church committee has decided.
Donations to Church of England hit a record high
Christian worshippers have given record amounts of money to aid the mission of the Church of England, latest figures show.
Pastor shoots dead retired minister during Bible study
A pastor has shot dead a retired minister in a retirement home.