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Live ammo found in luggage of Philippines clergy, extortion suspected
The head of the Episcopal Church of the Philippines was the target of a suspected extortion attempt.
Jedis, Pastafarians and Zuists: How should Christians respond to the rise of DIY religion?
Start writing online about 'fake religions' and the time between posting the article and an atheist troll gleefully commenting that it's an oxymoron can be measured in milliseconds.
Repent of how Church has treated gay people, top Oxford cleric tells Archbishop
"The Church of England's stance on sexuality is deeply alienating and quite incomprehensible for most young people in the UK. It confirms their view of religion as being backward- looking and bigoted."
Charleston AME Church hosts historical cross-racial meeting
The Conference of National Black Churches is hosting its first interracial gathering of churches over the next three days in Charleston.
Thousands duped as pope's 'first selfie' proved a fake
Yesterday, the Pope broke the internet. The Vatican's unofficial instagram account posted what it claimed to be the first Papal selfie. It had more than 9,000 likes in a matter of hours.
'Policies of fear' will only feed extremist rhetoric, warns Catholic bishop
A top US Catholic archbishop has used his advent speech to reject Islamophobia, calling for a response of resolve and courage to acts of violence, resisting hatred and suspicion in response to the recent violence in America.
GM embryos: What do Christians think?
The Church of England is in hot water with conservative evangelicals after it hinted it may support the genetic modification of human embryos. Harry Farley takes a look at the ethical points to consider
'Our' Last Supper: New version of famous painting depicts homeless men
A new painting of the Last Supper has been unveiled in Glasgow, featuring thirteen men who regularly attend Glasgow City Mission.
Muslims and Christians unite under Christmas tree on site of Jesus' baptism
Jordan is celebrating the season of Christmas and the peaceful relations between Christians and Muslims in their country by lightin up a 12-metre tree at the site popularly believed to be the location of Jesus' baptism.
1,500 officers despatched to protect churches over Christmas in Indonesia
Indonesia are dispatching 1,500 police officers to protect churches from terror attacks over the Christmas and New Year period.
Emanuel AME pastor sues former church members over financial mismanagement claims
The acting pastor of Emanuel AME Church, where nine parishioners were shot dead in June, is suing 11 members of his former church, citing defamation of character.
Middle East peace impossible without Christians, says Baghdad patriarch
Patriarch Sako told Catholic News Service that there were growing tensions between Sunni and Shiite Muslims who "are killing each other".
Apostle Paul would be 'horrified' by Vatican's position on Judaism, say Jews for Jesus
Jews for Jesus has slammed a document released by the Vatican last week that said Catholics don't need to convert Jewish people.
Gay priest banned from taking services after marrying partner
The Church of England has been accused of "institutional homophobia" over a decision to ban a gay clergyman from taking services after he married his partner.
Evangelical Christian professor dons hijab because 'we worship the same God'
A professor at an evangelical college in America has decided to wear a hijab for advent to show solidarity with Muslim women.
Pope acts again to speed up annulments
The Pope has made good his pledge to improve the marriage annulment process for Catholics. However, the latest changes he made to simplify the legal procedure will affect just the minority of cases that go to appeal.