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Rev Stephen Sizer banned from social media over 9/11 conspiracy post
Rev Stephen Sizer banned from social media over 9/11 conspiracy post

Controversial pro-Palestinian vicar Rev Stephen Sizer has been banned from writing, preaching, teaching, emailing, tweeting, posting on Facebook or commenting in any way in relation to the current situation in the Middle East.

Imprisoned Chinese underground bishop dies at 94
Imprisoned Chinese underground bishop dies at 94

Bishop Cosmas Shi Enxiang spent more than half his life in jail.

Singapore pastor\'s trial: Kong Hee is victim of cultural differences, not fraud, say supporters
Singapore pastor's trial: Kong Hee is victim of cultural differences, not fraud, say supporters

A megachurch pastor is accused of using church funds for his wife's music career did nothing wrong, supporters argue.

Pope Francis hosts Google Hangout with kids
Pope Francis hosts Google Hangout with kids

Pope Francis increased his accessibility this week by hosting a Google Hangouts session with disabled children this week.

Nick Vujicic and wife are expecting their second child
Nick Vujicic and wife are expecting their second child

It's a joyful time for Christian evangelist Nick Vujicic and his wife Kanae who are expecting their second child

African-Americans and the religious top the list of donors who say they plan to increase their giving in 2015
African-Americans and the religious top the list of donors who say they plan to increase their giving in 2015

African Americans top list of potential charity donors despite decline in financial situations

Future of religion in Britain is Islam and black majority churches
Future of religion in Britain is Islam and black majority churches

The future of religion in Britain is in black majority churches and Islam, according to a leading expert in religious trends.

Justin Welby: \'Ban racist and antisemitic trolls online\'
Justin Welby: 'Ban racist and antisemitic trolls online'

The Archbishop of Canterbury called on social media sites to crack down on antisemitic abuse online.

Geoff Tunnicliffe on why he is turning to media after the World Evangelical Alliance
Geoff Tunnicliffe on why he is turning to media after the World Evangelical Alliance

"We have an opportunity to build understanding about the Christian faith"

Efraim Tendero: A man of peace with a keen sense of social justice elected WEA\'s next Sec-Gen
Efraim Tendero: A man of peace with a keen sense of social justice elected WEA's next Sec-Gen

Bishop Efraim Tendero may not be a household name, but among those who know him he has gained a reputation as a man of quiet dignity who is not afraid to take a strong stand for the issues he cares about.

Francis under fire for comments on spanking children
Francis under fire for comments on spanking children

The Pope has been accused of seeming to justify violence against children.

Fresh Expressions of Church won\'t halt decline, research says
Fresh Expressions of Church won't halt decline, research says

Churches in pubs and homes don't attract more non-churched people – just different ones.

Vatican hands out free umbrellas to homeless
Vatican hands out free umbrellas to homeless

The move comes as work has finished on new showers for homeless people in St Peter's Square.

Tristram Hunt apologises for nuns remarks on Question Time
Tristram Hunt apologises for nuns remarks on Question Time

Shadow education secretary Tristram Hunt has apologised for his remarks on BBC television's Question Time when he appeared to criticise the use of nuns as school teachers.

Max Lucado: Too many Christians think God isn\'t listening to their prayers because \'they did not pray correctly\'
Max Lucado: Too many Christians think God isn't listening to their prayers because 'they did not pray correctly'

Max Lucado releases his latest fiction book teaching Christians that God listens to their prayers.

Pope tells the faithful to read the Gospel for 10 minutes every day
Pope tells the faithful to read the Gospel for 10 minutes every day

The Pope has urged all Christians to find 10 to 15 minutes a day to read the Gospel to stay healthy in faith.