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Belfast Anglican Cathedral appoints Catholic priest for first time ever
A Roman Catholic Preist has been appointed as one of the clergy at Belfast's Anglican Cathedral for the first time ever.
Silicon Valley church targets Facebook, Google workers who have great jobs but can't feel any meaning
A new church has emerged in Silicon Valley in the San Francisco Bay Area and it is targeting tech workers at Facebook, Google and other companies.
Mexican Archbishop accused of inciting violence against gay men
The Catholic Archbishop of Mexico has been accused of promoting violence after strongly attacking homosexual sex in response to a plan by President Enrique Peña Nieto to introduce same-sex marriage nationally.
Why the Russian Orthodox Church has turned on Ukraine's Catholics
In a statement, the ROC condemned the Greek Catholics for comments made by their leader Patriarch Shevchuk regarding the recent procession organised by Ukrainian Orthodox believers loyal to Moscow.
Surge in refugees prompts spike in Church of England attendance... in Finland
The Church of England is the fastest growing religious group in Finland thanks to a boost from large amounts of refugees arriving in the Nordic country.
Demons different from fallen angels, says evangelist author, citing 3 distinctions given in the Bible
Are demons fallen angels? Although people who hold traditional view would answer in the affirmative, evangelist David Diga Hernandez thinks this is not true since it contradicts the Scripture.
Another gay Anglican priest marries long-term partner
Another gay Anglican vicar has married his long-term male partner, defying the Church of England's ban on clergy entering same-sex marriages.
Lifting Holy Hands - a spotters' guide to worshippers' arms
Lifting Holy Hands - a spotters' guide to worshippers' arms
Pope says Cardinal George Pell should not be judged - yet - over child abuse claims
Pope Francis has said that people should withhold judgement and not "gossip" about Cardinal George Pell, who has been accused of sexually abusing children in Australia during the 1970s
Pope says it's wrong to identify Islam with violence
Francis was responding to a question about the killing of an 85-year-old Roman Catholic priest in France.
Vatican representative tells U.N.: Church must help prevent conflicts, foster peace in Africa
In his speech during an open debate on peacebuilding in Africa, Archbishop Auza said that the Church can do a lot to elevate the living conditions of residents in conflict-affected areas.
Pope condemns 'wave of terror', urges young people to shun indifference
The pope, who ends his five-day trip to Poland today, made an unscheduled stop at the church of St Francis of Assisi in Krakow.
Bible prophecy being fulfilled: Dead Sea coming back to life; fish seen swimming on the shores
In a fulfilment of a Bible prophecy, what is dead is coming back to life!
Holy Spirit takes hold of young girl as she prays, preaches, speaks in tongues before Florida church congregation
A young girl takes hold of the microphone during service at a Florida church, and she begins preaching, then praying.
Religious accommodations available at Rio Olympics: 5 major faiths to have their own space for worship
An estimated 17,000 athletes and officials will gather for the 2016 Rio Olympics in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil from August 5 to 21 coming from different countries and faiths.
Cardinal Pell denies abusing children in the 1970s
Cardinal George Pell has called for an investigation into Australia's Victoria police and claimed he is the victim of a "scandalous smear campaign" after allegations against him emerged of historic sexual abuse towards children