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Christian pastor apologises to Whole Foods, withdraws lawsuit over anti-gay cake
Christian pastor apologises to Whole Foods, withdraws lawsuit over anti-gay cake

A gay pastor who claimed Whole Foods sold him a cake with a homophobic slur on has withdrawn his lawsuit and apologised.

Pakistan: Christian woman abducted and forced to marry Muslim kidnapper
Pakistan: Christian woman abducted and forced to marry Muslim kidnapper

A 24-year-old Christian woman has been abducted and forced to marry her kidnapper in Pakistan, according to BPCA.

Going to church helps you live longer, Harvard study says
Going to church helps you live longer, Harvard study says

Going to church might be the key to living longer, according to a new Harvard study.

Archbishop of York on EU Referendum: I haven\'t heard a cogent argument for Brexit
Archbishop of York on EU Referendum: I haven't heard a cogent argument for Brexit

The Archbishop of York is set to support the Remain camp in European Union debate, according to the Times.

Pope Francis: States should be secular, but protect religious freedom
Pope Francis: States should be secular, but protect religious freedom

"Everyone must have the freedom to externalise his or her own faith," said the Pope.

Lifeway director Ed Stetzer to head Billy Graham Center for Evangelism
Lifeway director Ed Stetzer to head Billy Graham Center for Evangelism

Stetzer is currently executive director of the Southern Baptist Convention's LifeWay Research.

You can\'t love your dog more than people truly in need, Pope Francis tells audience as he explains concept of piety
You can't love your dog more than people truly in need, Pope Francis tells audience as he explains concept of piety

How is it that some people seem to love animals more than they do people who are in need?

Clergy must be retrained to deal with abuse claims, bishops to be told
Clergy must be retrained to deal with abuse claims, bishops to be told

Senior clergy must be re-trained in order to properly tackle disclosures of sex abuse, bishops will be told next week.

A second historic Christian cathedral hosts Buddhist ceremonies
A second historic Christian cathedral hosts Buddhist ceremonies

The Dean and Chapter of York Minster today defended the practice of Buddhism in Minster buildings while details of Buddhist ceremonies in yet another of England's most beautiful and historic cathedrals emerged today.

Former Archbishop of Canterbury Lord Carey comes out in support of Brexit
Former Archbishop of Canterbury Lord Carey comes out in support of Brexit

Christians on both sides of the Europe debate spoke out today after former Archbishop of Canterbury Lord Carey of Clifton backed the Brexit leave campaign.

Zombie Apocalypse and the end times: Did the Bible foretell modern life?
Zombie Apocalypse and the end times: Did the Bible foretell modern life?

"Zombie Apocalypse" is the title of American pastor Paul Begley's new book as he becomes the latest evangelical Christian to say the end of the world is here.

Evangelical Christians condemn introduction of Zen Buddhism to York Minster
Evangelical Christians condemn introduction of Zen Buddhism to York Minster

A leading adviser to the Archbishop of Canterbury has warned that Buddhist meditation introduced by the top cathedral of the north of England breaches the bounds of Christian orthodoxy.

Church leaders slam Christian charity\'s attack on Muslim mayor Sadiq Khan
Church leaders slam Christian charity's attack on Muslim mayor Sadiq Khan

An attack on Sadiq Khan by a Christian charity has provoked anger from a number of bishops and prominent church leaders.

500 years after Reformation, it\'s time for reconciliation says Lutheran bishop
500 years after Reformation, it's time for reconciliation says Lutheran bishop

Next year will see the 500th anniversary Martin Luther posting his 95 theses on the Wittenberg church door.

Pope Francis: \'We were made to be God\'s children, it is in our DNA\'
Pope Francis: 'We were made to be God's children, it is in our DNA'

God is always with us, Pope Francis said on Sunday, and he will never leave us to walk through life alone.

Holy Spirit works wonders in W. Virginia as thousands experience spiritual awakening
Holy Spirit works wonders in W. Virginia as thousands experience spiritual awakening

In southern West Virginia, thousands of residents are experiencing spiritual awakening, openly talking about God and even witnessing miracles right in front of their eyes.