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The choice for many Christian women: singleness or marry a non-Christian
The choice for many Christian women: singleness or marry a non-Christian

Middle class Christian women are increasingly faced with the choice of marrying someone who does not share their beliefs or staying single, according to new research.

Justin Welby defends Stephen Fry: \'That is his freedom, given to us in creation\'
Justin Welby defends Stephen Fry: 'That is his freedom, given to us in creation'

The Archbishop of Canterbury has defended the "freedom" of atheists to criticise God in the wake of debate surrounding comments made by Stephen Fry over the weekend.

Did churches in Arkansas actually refuse to hold a funeral for a gay man?
Did churches in Arkansas actually refuse to hold a funeral for a gay man?

Gay rights activists are outraged after the grieving husband of a man who committed suicide earlier this month says he struggled to find a church willing to hold the funeral.

Ancient \'gospel\' may have been used to tell fortunes
Ancient 'gospel' may have been used to tell fortunes

A papyrus containing oracles is an example of a Christian 'lot book', researchers say.

Breakaway South Carolina diocese can keep $500 million of church property, judge says
Breakaway South Carolina diocese can keep $500 million of church property, judge says

A conservative diocese that split from the Episcopal Church can keep its assets.

\'Sexy blonde\' in Vatican promo draws ridicule
'Sexy blonde' in Vatican promo draws ridicule

The Vatican's new women's initiative hit a snag last week when some social media users protested the use of a "sexy blonde" in the promotional video.

Oscar Romero draws nearer to sainthood as Francis declares he died a martyr
Oscar Romero draws nearer to sainthood as Francis declares he died a martyr

Pope Francis has officially recognised Archbishop Oscar Romero of San Salvador as a martyr.

Houston priest and family found beaten to death
Houston priest and family found beaten to death

The bodies of Ugandan-born Israel Ahimbisibwe, his wife and their son were found in their flat.

Bishop Heather Cook may have been drunk at her own consecration
Bishop Heather Cook may have been drunk at her own consecration

The bishop who killed a cyclist had a long-standing alcohol problem.

Stephen Sizer apologises for 9/11 Facebook post
Stephen Sizer apologises for 9/11 Facebook post

The Anglican vicar who appeared to support 9/11 anti-Semitic conspiracy theories has apologised.

Canon Michael Saward found dead in hotel room
Canon Michael Saward found dead in hotel room

Prominent Anglican priest Canon Michael Saward was found dead in his hotel room in Switzerland on Sunday morning, Christian Today has learned.

Bishop-elect Philip North to be consecrated today
Bishop-elect Philip North to be consecrated today

Traditionalist reverend Philip North is to be consecrated today in York Minster, a week after the first woman was elevated to the order of bishops in the Church of England.

Influential Church of England evangelical comes out as gay
Influential Church of England evangelical comes out as gay

One of the Church of England's most influential evangelicals has come out as gay, reports Ruth Gledhill.

NYC church fighting public school worship ban
NYC church fighting public school worship ban

A New York City church is fighting against Mayor Bill de Blasio's prohibition against worship services in public schools.

Preaching the Welby way: how to keep your sermons claptrap-free
Preaching the Welby way: how to keep your sermons claptrap-free

Martin Saunders on how to avoid the gospel of 'niceness'.

Methodists find £172 million down the back of the sofa
Methodists find £172 million down the back of the sofa

As much as £172 million is lying unused in Methodist bank accounts, a report says.