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Assyrian Christians and Kurds clash for first time as tensions rise in north-eastern Syria
Several people have been killed in a clash between Assyrian Christians and Kurds in north-eastern Syria, as tensions are rising between the two groups.
US Episcopal Church could face sanctions for appointing gay bishops
The Episcopal Church could face sanctions from the Primates of the Anglican Communion, according to reports emerging from the week-long Primates Meeting in Canterbury.
Christians in the Holy Land are 'not forgotten' say bishops
Christians in Gaza are effectively living "in prison" according to senior bishops with a special mission to support the Church in the Holy Land.
German church probers receive more claims of sex abuse of boys at school run by Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's brother
More than 200 children at a famous choir school in Germany run by Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's brother were victims of physical and sexual abuse, an ongoing investigation into the Church scandal that span decades, reveals.
After 500 years, can Catholics and Lutherans at last make peace?
The two bodies have issued joint guidelines for celebrating the occasion in ecumenical services.
Christian leader linked to the Duggars confesses to 'ungodly and sinful' behaviour after rape and sexual assault accusations
Bill Gothard, the founder of the Institute in Basic Life Principles (IBLP) currently being sued by ten women claiming sexual abuse, has admitted to "ungodly" and "sinful" behaviour in an apology letter.
Texas churches to display 'no guns' sign to show opposition to new open carry law
The Catholic Diocese of El Paso in Texas will display 'no guns' signs at churches following its opposition to hew new open carry law.
Why the Pope's endorsement of prayer is both empowering and challenging
Pope Francis said that it is the prayer of the saints that carries the church, not the decisions of popes, bishops or priests.
Anglican Primates should 'kick back and have fun' because they'll never agree on homosexuality, expert says
Anglican Archbishops meeting in Canterbury should "kick back, have fun, call it a family party and go back and do their stuff" because they are never going to agree on gays, according to a leading academic specialising in the Anglican Communion.
Hundreds of churches are challenging the government on food poverty
Hundreds of churches have joined a campaign for "the right to food", as families in the UK, the seventh wealthiest country in the world, continue to go hungry.
Five pieces of advice for struggling pastors
Just as important as personal support might be the sort of attitude pastors bring to the task of ministry, says Rev Mark Woods.
Refugee mothers beg British women not to travel to Syria
Three mothers who are refugees from Syria have warned British women thinking of travelling to their country of the dangers of living in the war-torn nation.
Pastor on the run after being accused of raping and impregnating teenager
A pastor is on the run from police in Pennsylvania after he allegedly sexually assaulted and impregnated a teenage girl in his church.
Major US Church blacklists five Israeli banks over human rights concerns
The pension board of the United Methodist Church is boycotting investment in five Israeli banks due to human rights infringements, it announced on Tuesday.
Five ways to make your church more youth-friendly (without putting the older people off)
Our churches are ageing. Here are a few ideas for how to make your church feel more welcoming to young people, which won't put the rest of the congregation's nose out of joint...
Italian dioceses respond to Pope's plea by hosting thousands of migrants
Italian dioceses are hosting an ever increasing number of migrants new figures have shown.