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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

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

UK churches insist they are 'open to all' after priest's murder

UK churches insist they remain "open to all" despite the death of a French Catholic priest while celebrating mass on Tuesday.

Inquiry into child sex abuse investigating 7,000 submissions relating to Anglican church

In a preliminary hearing today at the Royal Courts of Justice, Ben Emmerson QC updated Justice Goddard, who is chairing the inquiry which could last at least another five years. He said that 114 sources of information were being considered, along with case studies relating to church abuse, including in the Chichester Diocese.

French Bishops call for day of fasting in response to Jacques Hamel killing

The French Catholic Bishops have called for a day of fasting on Friday in response to the murder yesterday of the 86-year-old priest Jacques Hamel in Normandy

Baptist pastor says churches can help in drug users' rehabilitation, lauds action taken by U.S. Congress

A Baptist pastor said churches can help opioid abusers in the recovery as he welcomed a measure passed by U.S. Congress to address the problem.