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Hillary Clinton reveals she wants God out of US government, Christian author says
For Christian pastor and missionary Eddie Hyatt, Hillary Clinton's view that religious beliefs need to be changed in order to allow women to fully practive their reproductive health rights presents a dangerous proposition.
Pope Francis gives priests clearance to forgive women for abortion throughout Holy Year
Priests have been given authority to forgive women who had abortion in the past. The clearance came from Pope Francis, and this edict is in effect throughout the duration of the Catholic Church's Holy Year of Mercy, from Dec. 8 this year to Nov. 20, 2016.
Archaeologists discover Jewish victims of Portuguese Inquisition
The skeletons of 12 Jewish victims of the Portuguese Inquisition have been uncovered by archaeologists excavating in Ãvora, Portugal.
Church of England raises £100 million for clergy retirement homes
A charitable fund within the Church of England pensions board this week raised £70 million of bonds to pay for clergy retirement houses.
Cuban pastor released after 6 months behind bars
A Cuban reverend has been released after six months in prison without trial.
Vatican rules against transgender godparents
The Vatican has ruled against transgender people becoming godparents because they live in breach of Church teaching.
Vicar forced to sleep in church after thefts
A vicar has been forced to sleep in a church after it was repeatedly targeted by scrap metal thieves.
The surprising beliefs of US Catholics
Large majorities of Catholics in the United States believe the "new" forms of family life such as single or gay and lesbian parenting are acceptable.
Florida Presbyterian church defends hiring Tullian Tchividjian in wake of affair
The senior pastor of Tullian Tchividjian's new church has defended his appointment in the wake of controversy over hisextramarital affair.
Despite intense stress, few pastors quit ministry
Fewer pastors give up on their ministry than might be expected, leading Christian research company has found.
Pope Francis seen favourably by most Americans ahead of US visit, survey says
Most Americans see Pope Francis in a positive light, a survey conducted ahead of the Roman Catholic Church leader's visit to three American states later this month.
Seventh woman bishop appointed in the Church of England
Christine Hardman, 64, has today been announced as the next Bishop of Newcastle, making her the seventh woman to take up the position of bishop since legislation was passed last year.
Tennessee man, 76, charged with killing wife over church tithe money
A 76-year-old Tennessee man was charged with first-degree murder after fatally shooting his wife because he thought she had stolen and hidden money he planned to tithe to his church.
1,398 young people became Christians at Soul Survivor
According to the organisers, young people made faith commitments throughout each of the five-day festivals in Stafford, Shepton Mallet and Kinross.
British Protestants are pro euthanasia and Catholics are pro same-sex marriage, poll says
The Christian population is more socially Conservative than the country as a whole a recent YouGov poll has found.
EU referendum could leave Britain 'dispirited and divided', Archbishop warns
Justin Welby today launched a website entitled 'Re-imagining Europe'.