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Armed gang murders Catholic priest who campaigned against DRC 'genocide'
A prominent Catholic priest in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has been murdered by armed men thought to be government soldiers.
Crown of syringes replaces traditional crown of thorns in CofE Easter Passion film
The #EasterJoy film is a modern-day Passion Play and stars people who have fought drug addiction, crime and homelessness with the help of faith.
Pope Francis to wash feet of young refugees on Holy Thursday
Pope Francis will wash the feet of twelve young refugees on Holy Thursday, re-enacting a rite Jesus performed on his apostles before being crucified.
ISIS claims killing of Christian in Bangladesh as a 'lesson to others'
Islamic State has claimed responsibility for stabbing a Christian to death in Bangladesh.
Women more religious than men, especially Christian women
Many religious denominations, such as Roman Catholics, allow only men to be clergy. "Yet it often appears that the ranks of the faithful are dominated by women," says the report.
850 Palestinian Christians granted visas to visit Jerusalem for Easter
Israeli authorities have granted 850 Palestinian Christians living in Gaza permits to travel to Jerusalem and Bethlehem over Easter.
'Love the sinner, hate the sin' and other Christian clichés one writer wants to correct
Christian writer Jonathan Merritt wants to set the record straight. What are perceived to be inspirational passages from the Bible are not a "one size fits all" statements even if they are well intended, and they shouldn't always be used to give comfort to the downtrodden. In his view, when they are used in the wrong context , they could even do more harm than good.
Christians and Muslims join forces to promote ethical finance
Christians and Muslims have united to launch a new ethical financial services initiative to tackle inequality and poverty.
Number of Americans who don't pray or believe in God at all-time high â although more believe in heaven, new study shows
A new study showed that Americans have a problem with Godâfewer of them pray or believe in God than ever before.
George Bell victim's lawyer says her client not being afforded due respect
The solicitor who represents the woman said to have been abused by former Bishop of Chichester George Bell has criticised the establishment figures behind a new group set up to defend his reputation.
Bangladesh: murdered Christian convert, 68, had spoken of risks he faced
A Christian convert in Bangladesh has been stabbed to death by suspected Islamic militants.
Paedophile bishop Peter Ball impersonated twin brother at services
The disgraced paedophile bishop Peter Ball stood in for his twin brother, also a bishop, on a number of occasions, the Church of England has admitted.
Tullian Tchividjian: I will always regret what I did
Tullian Tchividjian has said he will "forever regret" the effect his actions have had on his ex-wife and children.
5 pieces of evidence that Jesus rose from the dead
To Christians, Jesus's death, burial and resurrection is central to our faith, so it's always a good time to reflect more on what God's redemptive work means to us.
Louisiana pastor says even aborted babies will be reunited with Jesus in the rapture
A pastor in Destrehan, Louisiana told his congregation that aborted babies will be reunited with Jesus Christ.
Hillsong Church to launch own TV channel to 'exalt Jesus and empower people' 24/7
International Christian ministry Hillsong Church is going to launch its own television channel this summer called Hillsong Channel, and it will feature 24 hours of worship and ministry from internationally acclaimed pastors and teachers.