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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.
1,000 churches closed in Aceh, Indonesia, since 2006
1,000 churches have been closed in the Indonesian region of Aceh since 2006.
What is intimacy with God?
How can we best understand intimacy in light of God's incarnation? Harry Farley reflects
Vatileaks: Arrest of another whistleblower could be imminent
There have been criticisms that the Church is in danger of infringing free speech after an Italian journalist was called in for questioning by Vatican police because of revelations about the Vatican's finances he made in a new book.
Church doors must always remain open despite terrorism fears, says Pope Francis
Despite all of the security concerns that are currently hounding the city of Paris in light of the terror attacks it recently went through, one thing must always pervade all fears, said Pope Francis.
'Defeat for humanity': Irish milestone as same-sex civil marriage law takes effect
Same-sex couples who have already wed legally abroad are now automatically recognized in the Irish Republic after the country's marriage equality legislation went into effect on Monday. But Church leaders in that country dubbed the Irish marriage referendum as a "defeat for humanity.''
'Don't punish victims of ISIS for sins of ISIS': Religious leaders oppose call for U.S. to bar entry of Syrian refugees
The United States should not "punish the victims of ISIS for the sins of ISIS" by stopping the resettlement of Syrian refugees following the horrific terrorist attacks in Paris on Friday.