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Mexico: Dozens of Protestants refused re-entry to village after being expelled
47 Protestants refused re-entry to Mexican state of Chiapas because of religion
Tim Hughes announces move from HTB
Tim Hughes is set to lead a church in Birmingham, leaving London's Holy Trinity Brompton, where he has worked for almost a decade.
Progressive Christian? How Marcus Borg challenged orthodoxy
The renowned liberal theologian, who died last week aged 72, leaves a legacy of controversy.
Former Southern Baptist missionary sentenced to two years for $300,000 fraud
Brady Nurse submitted fraudent expense invoices while he was a missionary in Portugal.
Japanese bishop tells of wartime training as a kamikaze pilot
Retired bishop Paul Saneaki Nakamura survived the war because Japan ran out of aircraft.
Pope Francis wants marriage annulments to be free
Pope Francis said the Catholic Church's rules regarding marriage and divorce should not "lock the salvation of persons within the straits of legalism" in a message to top marital judges at the Vatican on Friday.
Southern Baptist leaders call for integration within churches
Southern Baptist leaders are calling for more racial integration in their churches as a means of addressing increased racial tensions in the country.
First woman bishop Libby Lane: 'Pray for me as I share in the work of proclaiming the gospel'
York was teeming with robes today, as clergy from all over the world gathered to celebrate the consecration of Libby Lane - the Church of England's first ever female bishop.
Profile: Who is Libby Lane?
Anticipation is growing for the consecration of the Church of England's first woman bishop today. So here's what we know about Rev, soon to be Bishop, Libby Lane.
The road to women bishops: how we got there
Ruth Gledhill reflects on the long and sometimes tortured path to women bishops.
Charlie Hebdo Mohammed cartoons are 'childish' compared to its attacks on Christianity, says Russian Patriarch
Patriarch Kirill has condemned the "inexplicable drive" to deride religious feelings.
'Rt Rev Libby Lane': Church of England's first female bishop will be consecrated today
The service at York Minster marks the culmination of years of campaigning.
China's oldest priest dies at 105
Father Ye Yaomin of Guangzhou, China's oldest priest, was 105 when he passed away Tuesday.
Pope tells new cardinals to be humble and shun parties
Pope Francis has told the men he will make cardinals next month to be humble and shun lavish parties in their honour.
Heavenly bodies: how US churches have made fitness a spiritual issue
A health website has identified the fittest churches in Texas.
The female 'taint'? Why some bishops won't be laying hands on Philip North
A row over women bishops is overshadowing the new Bishop of Burnley's consecration February 2.