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West may need to resort to arms to defeat religious extremism, says Justin Welby
The Archbishop of Canterbury today endorsed the possible use of armed force in the war against religious "extremism".
4 in 10 women who have had abortions are regular churchgoers
Four in ten women with unwanted pregnancies are regular churchgoers, new figures by LifeWay Research reveals.
Pope's personal preacher sings praises of the Reformation at Synod
The Pope's personal preacher has spoken out in praise of the Reformation, calling for a renewed teaching by the whole church of the Protestant doctrine of "justification by faith".
Queen tells Church of England leaders to 'grapple' with same-sex marriage
The Queen has called on leaders of the Church of England to "grapple" with issues such as same-sex marriage.
Barnabas Fund's Patrick Sookhdeo arrested on suspicion of indecent assault
Patrick Sookhdeo's resignation yesterday from the Barnabas charities he founded followed his arrest on Saturday on suspicion of indecent assault.
Queen to speak at General Synod
The Queen will attend a service at Westminster Abbey and then deliver a speech at Church House this morning to inaugurate the General Synod, the governing body of the Church of England.
Kenya priests sue for libel over homosexuality charges
Three Kenyan priests suspended by their diocese for "the sin of homosexuality" are suing for an apology and exemplary damages for libel.
Advent: Why knowing the ending makes the story better
As Advent approaches once more, we need to understand the hope that is held out in the prospect of Jesus' return.
New fears that UK faith schools are under threat
A Church of England diocese has complained to education secretary Nicky Morgan warning that faith schools are under threat.
Police investigation after 'ISIS' and 'Allah Akbar' spray painted onto church
A church in New South Wales, Australia, was victim of an arson attack on Saturday, when vandals also sprayed the words "ISIS" and "Allah Akbar" onto the side of the church.
Patrick Sookhdeo in shock resignation from Barnabas charities
The move was announced this morning on the Barnabas website and represents a stunning change of course.
Brian Houston failed to report his father's sexual abuse - royal commission
The founder of Hillsong Church, Brian Houston, failed to report allegations his father had sexually abused children and had a conflict of interest in dealing with the accusations, a royal commission into the case found.
Pope Francis says he's 'scared of rigid, fundamentalist' priests because 'they bite'
Roman Catholic pontiff Pope Francis says that overly pious priests scare him, and he tries to stay clear of them as much as possible.
Church 'bewildered' by refusal to screen Lord's Prayer ad
The Church of England said the refusal of top cinemas to show the 60 second ad featuring The Lord's Prayer was "plain silly" and could have a "chilling effect" on free speech.
Archbishop of Canterbury speaks of 'profound sadness' over Paris attacks
Asked "Where is God", Archbishop Justin Welby said: "Where is He in all this? He's alongside with that deep involvement in the suffering and pain of the world that took him to the cross."
Singapore megachurch pastor jailed for eight years for fraud
The pastor and five other senior staff of the City Harvest megachurch in Singapre were today jailed for a fraud that revolved around misusing church finances to fund the music career of the pastor's wife.