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Beautiful photographs of the Church of England's 42 cathedrals go on display

Forty-two photographs representing all 42 cathedrals of the Church of England are currently on show in the Lady Chapel at Ely Cathedral in Cambridgeshire.

Does the Bible condone the death penalty? Philippines bishops blast President Duterte

Bishops in the Philippines have rebuked President Rodrigo Duterte in a statement flatly rejecting the Bible condones the death penalty.

The 'Fifth Evangelist': the Christian legacy of Johann Sebastian Bach

Today is the birthday of legendary composer Johann Sebastian Bach, a man widely regarded as one of the greatest composers of all time. He was also a committed Christian who dedicated his work 'To the greater glory of God'.

Conservative vicar calls on bishop to 'repent' over thanksgiving for gay couples

A Conservative Anglican vicar is calling on his bishop to repent for saying the Church's view on sexuality was 'morally unacceptable'.

No charges to be brought in vicarage baby death case

There was a criminal investigation after an inquest into the death of Jonathan Percival was halted after a doctor told the hearing he could have survived if an attempt to resuscitate him had been made.

At almost 90, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI is 'in good shape' and following the news

Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI, who turns 90 next month, is mentally fit and reading, praying and preaching as he has since his resignation as pope in 2013, according to his closest aide.

Why does God let us go through times of trial?

When you're suffering, there is nothing more annoying than someone casually telling you to 'Smile! It could be worse.'

It's World Poetry Day: Here are 6 Christian poems you should read

Throughout history, Christians have taken to poetry to express their vision of God.

More calls for Welsh church to make Jeffrey John a bishop

Another Anglican Cathedral has thrown their weight behind calls for a senior gay cleric to be reconsidered as a bishop in Wales.

French presidential debate dominated by Islam and Burkini row

France's top presidential candidates have clashed over the burkini in a feisty televised debate on Monday.

Katy Perry steps closer to buying LA convent after legal dispute pits Catholic hierarchy against its own nuns

The popular singer Katy Perry is one step closer to buying a former Catholic convent in Los Angeles after an LA court sided with her in a legal dispute which has pitted the Archdiocese against its own nuns.

Faith in the Fire: 7 quotes from Reformation icon Thomas Cramner

On this day in 1556, English Reformer and wordsmith Thomas Cramner was burned alive. To his dying breath, Cramner knew the weight of words. Here are 7 of his best quotes.

'I believe in Jesus Christ': The 'broad' Irish Catholicism of terrorist-turned-peacemaker Martin McGuinness

As the tributes to and comments about Martin McGuiness testify today, the former IRA chief of staff who became a key figure in the Northern Ireland peace process is as divisive in death as he was in life. But one area of his life that is not in doubt, was his faith.

Martin McGuinness: A \'courageous\' and \'complex\' peacemaker who turned away from his violent IRA past