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Andrew Chan was executed singing 10,000 Reasons, widow tells funeral congregation
The funeral of the executed Bali Nine smuggler was held at Hillsong Church in Sydney amid emotional scenes.
Saints and sinners: the skeletons in the closets of great theologians
Some of the greatest Christian theologians had very surprising personal histories when it came to sexual morality and personal relationships.
Church refused baptism for son of gay Christian couple
A gay Christian couple had their son's baptism cancelled just three days before the church service was due to take place after members of the congregation raised objections.
'Missionaries of mercy' to forgive abortion under Pope Francis' orders
Pope Francis will send out "missionaries of mercy" to forgive sins all over the world next year, including transgressions such as abortion, which is usually reserved for high-ranking officials to absolve.
Church of England: Plans to create 'bishop for church plants' get the go ahead
Plans to create a new "Bishop for Church Plants" are to go ahead following approval of the revival of the See of Islington.
Historic Bible college in 'white privilege' race row
Professors at Chicago's Moody Bible Institute have clashed over race relations.
TD Jakes: 'The Church must embody the very definition of unity'
Megachurch pastor Bishop TD Jakes has called on the Church in America to embrace multiculturalism and "embody the very definition of unity".
Does religion cause violence?
Often, yes â but we have to make sure it doesn't, Matt Rowley tells Mark Woods.
Justin Welby: The most common feature of Anglicanism is persecution
The most common feature of Anglicanism worldwide is being persecuted, the Archbishop of Canterbury said last night. But Christians also need to take measures against their own tendencies towards violence.
Surprised by Joyce: How Joyce Meyer (more or less) won over the Brits
The most common reaction to seeing Joyce Meyer's name on the speaker's bill for the HTB Leadership Conference seemed to be bemusement, but she won people round, writes Carey Lodge.
Former Mars Hill pastor apologises for 'mistakes' over church planting donations
Turner has denied any deliberate wrongdoing by the church but says it should have communicated better.
A move towards unity? Church heads consider a common date for Easter
A proposal to unify the date of Easter for all Christian churches is currently being studied.
Rick Warren's 'The Daniel Plan' named Christian Book of the Year
Saddleback pastor Rick Warren's weight loss book The Daniel Plan: 40 days to a healthier life, co-written with doctors Daniel Amen and Mark Hyman, was named the Christian Book of the Year at an award ceremony in Nashville, Tennessee last night.
The Confused Christian's Guide to the British General Election
The equation of Christianity with one particular political position is always a disaster, so how should we vote?
Homeless donor who moved the heart of a congregation wants to remain anonymous
The homeless man who inspired the faithful of a North Carolina church by leaving an 18 cent donation along with a touching message wishes to remain anonymous despite all of the publicity his act of kindness has received.
High school principal says he was fired for reading Bible with students
Manchester High School Principal Dr. Michael Lehr claims he was fired for reading the Bible and praying with students during a meeting of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes in his school.