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ISIS may send female jihadists to Europe to attack Christian sites, warns Syrian expert
The Islamic State is looking to send members of its feared all-female police force to spread the jihadist group's terror in religious sites in Europe, with one security expert cautioning against the women's possible disguise as tourists to easily slip through authorities.
Justin Welby: To take away religious freedom is 'to violate the core of humanity'
Attempts by the Church to compel "obedience" through violence are a cause for humility and shame, the Archbishop of Canterbury said today.
Pastor's wife tells US Congress: Press Iran on detainees before approving nuke deal
US President Barack Obama has failed to use the landmark nuclear accord with Iran to secure the release of US citizens imprisoned in Iran, with the wife of a jailed Iranian-American pastor saying lawmakers should not green-light the deal until they will be freed.
Majority of US evangelicals back Israel
Evangelical Christians in the United States are among the strongest supporters of Israel, a new LifeWay poll has found.
Anglican congregations are growing: This is how yours can too
If a church is attractive, relevant, vibrant and positive, people will want to be part of it.
Keswick Convention to expand with new site purchase
The Keswick Convention has a "once in a lifetime opportunity" to buy a new site in the Cumbrian town.
No more domestic violence: Faith leaders commit to stamping out abuse
Britain's religious leaders are to take a stand against domestic abuse at a gathering tonight at the House of Lords.
Christians of Mosul join forces with their 'Muslim brothers' in fight against ISIS
Almost a thousand Christian in Iraq who have been affected by the Islamic State's terror campaign have joined with "Muslim brothers" to fight the Islamist extremist group, according to reports.
CofE and climate change: 'Welcoming a policy' won't save the planet
The Church of England will stay invested in fossil fuel companies but with the view to pulling out later on if the big players don't listen to concerns regarding climate change.
Wedding Bible readings: Why 1 Corinthians 13 may not be the best choice, and what you could have instead
Criticising someone's choice of Bible reading at a wedding is like criticising the bride's dress or the groom's haircut.
Church of England is 'borderline racist', bishop tells Synod
There is still racism in the Church of England, according Rt Rev Stephen Cotterell.
Women Bishops one year on: The women who have broken the stained glass ceiling
It's been one year since the Church of England's General Synod voted to approve women bishops in a landmark move that some feared would cause insurmountable division.
South Korean cardinal hails courage of medical workers fighting MERS outbreak
Seoul's new cardinal has expressed his appreciation for the selfless efforts of the Catholic Medical Center's doctors and nurses in the continuing outbreak of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) in South Korea.
Pope Francis: The middle class has its problems too
The Pope said he was willing to have a dialogue with Americans who disagree with his criticism of capitalism.
What does the Supreme Court gay marriage ruling mean for Christian colleges?
Legal options to put pressure on Christian colleges to conform are being explored with the creation of a new equality campaign.
Justin Welby promises church child abuse investigation, survivors say it's not enough
Survivors of sex abuse in the Church have criticised the Archbishop of Canterbury's pledge that the Church could launch its own investigation into abuse because they say it does not go far enough.