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Nigeria: Pastor's daughter killed after arson attack on church
A pastor's daughter has been killed in an arson attack on a church and manse in Kano state in north-western Nigeria.
Evangelicals, Catholics and Methodists join 60 other groups to oppose gay marriage in Supreme Court
More than 60 groups have filed briefs against same-sex marriage to the US Supreme Court, with most of the opposition coming from religious organisations and some Republican officials.
Mormon leaders speak out against gays, 'counterfeit and alternative lifestyles'
Mormon Church leaders spoke out against homosexuality during their biannual conference last weekend in Salt Lake City.
Influential preacher and civil rights leader Rev Gardner C Taylor dies at 96
Rev Gardner C Taylor, the grandson of former slaves who became a leading voice in the civil rights movement and a highly respected American preacher, died on Sunday.
How the divide between UK politics and Christianity is beginning to close
Politicians are rediscovering God, and churches rediscovering their political voice, writes Gillan Scott.
Pastor of London church arrested after pregnant wife found dead in bathtub
Rev Eric Isaiah Adusah has been arrested after his wife Charmian was found dead in a bathtub in a Ghana hotel.
Archbishop of Canterbury's Easter message pays tribute to persecuted Christians
The Archbishop of Canterbury and the Pope will today issue a powerful call today on behalf of all Christians persecuted by Islamic militants worldwide.
Archbishop Sentamu's Easter message: Britain needs revival and renewal
Christian values can still turn the world upside down and transform people's lives from within, according to the Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu.
34,000 Black churches break away from Presbyterian church over same sex marriage
Approximately 15.7 million African Americans belonging to 34,000 churches have broken their ties with the Presbyterian Church USA (PCUSA) following its decision to allow same sex marriage.
Pope Francis washes the feet of 12 inmates on Holy Thursday [VIDEO]
Pope Francis washes the feet of 12 inmates on Holy Thursday
Islam is world's fastest-growing religion, will equal Christianity by 2050
Islam is the fastest growing religion in the world and if present rates continue, soon after 2050 the number of Muslims will equal the number of Christians for the first time in history.
Robert Schuller dies: Televangelist and megachurch leader passed away at 88
Televangelist and Crystal Cathedral megachurch founder Robert Schuller, known worldwide for his weekly "Hour of Power" broadcasts, died in Southern California on Thursday, his grandson said.
Step away from the pasta and take some exercise - Pope Francis told by Vatican doctors
It was only a couple of weeks ago that the pope was receiving his own personal delivery of pizza, but he's now been warned that he needs to stay away from Italian staples like pasta by Vatican doctors.
Spring Harvest: How a 37-year-old conference is re-inventing itself for today's believers
Years of declining numbers haven't quenched its faith and trust, writes Mark Woods.
If God loves us, why do we face pain and suffering?
God is all-loving and all-powerful, yet evil exists. Why? Tom Price reflects.
Beyond rainbows and smiley Jesuses - the place of art in worship
Christian art can be used to challenge people inside and outside the Church, says Deborah Last.