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Christian conferences are improving their gender balance, but only just
New stats show slightly improved gender balance at Christian conferences
South African bishops: Same-sex couples should have 'full membership'
Anglican bishops across southern Africa have announced same-sex couples should "share in full membership" of the Church.
Australian abuse inquiry says will sit in Rome to hear Vatican treasurer
An Australian government inquiry into child abuse has said it has found a suitable public venue in Rome where victims will be able to watch the Vatican's Australian-born treasurer testify about his knowledge of molestation within the church.
Cardinal Pell and supporters hit back at abuse allegations
Journalists writing about historic child sexual abuse in Australia are at war over a report that Cardinal George Pell is being investigated by police.
Durham is revealed as Church of England low point for Christians
Durham in the north of England is the diocese where Christians are least likely to go to a service of the Church of England, according to latest figures
Why Brian McLaren should leave Onward Christian Soldiers alone
Brian McLaren has thrown down another gauntlet to conservative Christians by rewriting old hymns he regards as too militaristic.
Ancient Christian icon found in Bethlehem
An ancient icon of "great religious and historical value" has been found by craftsmen working on the restoration of the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem.
Horrific catalogue of child sexual abuse by Christian Brothers in Australia
More than 850 people have complained of child sexual abuse by one or more Christian Brothers in Australia. Three-quarters of the victims were under the age of 13, the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse has heard.
The Queen makes rare comments about her strong, remarkable Christian faith
The Queen has said that she is "very grateful" to the nation for its prayers for her in a strong statement of her Christian faith. She says she has felt God's "faithfulness" during 64 years on the throne.
Pastor Rafael Cruz blames church inaction for America's moral decline: 'It's now the time to act'
By its inaction, the church in America can only blame itself for the nation's moral decline, said Pastor Rafael Cruz, father of Republican presidential candidate Sen. Ted Cruz.
Evangelical Alliance: Parents - not the state - responsible for child's education
Parents â not the state â should be the ultimate authority regarding a child's education, according to the Evangelical Alliance.
Was the ending of Mark's Gospel deliberately changed?
We are in the season of Lent, approaching Easter, and before too long we will be reading stories of the Resurrection.
Pope agrees to contraception in emergency cases like preventing Zika virus infection, Vatican confirms
During his flight back to Vatican from his historic trip to Mexico, Pope Francis told reporters that couples could rightly "avoid pregnancy" to prevent the spread of the Zika virus, which has recently been declared a public health emergency.
Russian action in Syria offers hope, claims Catholic bishop
Most people in Syria support the Russian military action against terrorists, according to the country's senior Catholic bishop. They are pinning their hopes on Russia helping negotiate peace in the war-torn land, he said.
Director of church-run nursery released after two years in prison in China
The director of a nursery run by a church in China has been released from prison after serving two years for "engaging in illegal business operations", the charity China Aid reported.
Church leaders in India condemn decision to deny equality to low-caste Christians and Muslims
Hindus, Buddhists and Sikhs who are born into the lower castes have been granted special privileges to help them break free of discrimination, but the government has refused to give the same rights to Christians and Muslims.