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Pastor\'s \'miracle\' condoms lead to church stampede
Pastor's 'miracle' condoms lead to church stampede

Paul Sanyangore's gesture led to a number of women rushing to take some of the condoms for themselves.

Pope Francis on a mission to bridge the gap between Christians, Muslims in Africa
Pope Francis on a mission to bridge the gap between Christians, Muslims in Africa

Roman Catholic pontiff Pope Francis plans to bridge the gap between Christians and Muslims during his African tour, where he is expected to go to Kenya and Uganda - two countries that have been strife with Islamist militant attacks.

Word of Life church beating case: Seven indicted for murder
Word of Life church beating case: Seven indicted for murder

The grand jury's indictment charged the brothers' father, Bruce Leonard, 65, with 13 criminal counts.

Telling it like it is: The power of Christian testimony
Telling it like it is: The power of Christian testimony

"One thing I do know. I was blind but now I see!"

West may need to resort to arms to defeat religious extremism, says Justin Welby
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.