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Iranian pastor Youcef Nadarkhani rearrested and told to find $33,000 to secure freedom
The Iranian Christian pastor who became an international symbol of the fight for religious freedom has now been charged again â with "acting against national security".
Inquiry into child sex abuse investigating 7,000 submissions relating to Anglican church
In a preliminary hearing today at the Royal Courts of Justice, Ben Emmerson QC updated Justice Goddard, who is chairing the inquiry which could last at least another five years. He said that 114 sources of information were being considered, along with case studies relating to church abuse, including in the Chichester Diocese.
French Bishops call for day of fasting in response to Jacques Hamel killing
The French Catholic Bishops have called for a day of fasting on Friday in response to the murder yesterday of the 86-year-old priest Jacques Hamel in Normandy
The 99 thoughts you have while listening to a sermon
Pre-cooked chicken you say?
#ThisFlag campaigner Pastor Evan Mawarire under threat, says Amnesty
Mawarire is currently in South Africa, where he has said he will remain for the foreseeable future after being publicly denounced by Mugabe.
One Million Moms raps Nickelodeon for featuring same-sex couple on 'The Loud House' animated show for kids
The Christian watchdog group One Million Moms is alerting all parents on Nickelodeon's animated show "The Loud House," since it featured a married same-sex couple in the episode "Overnight Success," which was aired on July 20.
Channel 5 removes episode of Fireman Sam over Koran scene
The company which produces the programme, HIT Entertainment, has issued an unreserved apology and is cancelling its contract with the Chinese animation studio responsible for making the bizarre scenes
Pastor Rick Warren tells what attitude Christians should have on racism
People approach the issue of racism in their own ways. For Pastor Rick Warren of Saddleback Church, the worst approach is to become a "racist," since this person is someone who "hates another race or bullies another race or discriminates against another race."
Tim Kaine returns to Richmond church after being chosen as Hillary Clinton's vice presidential bet
U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine returned to the St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Richmond, Virginia for Sunday mass after being picked as Hillary Clinton's vice presidential bet. He found things to be a little different this time.
Baptist pastor says churches can help in drug users' rehabilitation, lauds action taken by U.S. Congress
A Baptist pastor said churches can help opioid abusers in the recovery as he welcomed a measure passed by U.S. Congress to address the problem.
Churches offer hope after Baton Rouge shooting: 'What Satan intends to destroy and divide, God will use to unite'
Following the deadly shooting in Baton Rouge, Louisiana that left three police officers dead and three others injured, the community is turning to their faith to overcome the tragedy.
Glass ceiling shattered as Clinton wins Democratic Party nomination
Clinton will become the party's standard-bearer against Republican nominee Donald Trump in the November 8 election when she accepts the nomination on Thursday.
Doctors sue Vermont over assisted suicide law that violates their right of conscience
Health care professionals have filed a lawsuit challenging Vermont's assisted suicide law, saying the latter compels them to counsel patients about the option to end their lives in "violation of the right of conscience."
Alaska Supreme Court strikes down abortion parental notification law for minors
Minors can now get abortion in Alaska without informing their parents.
Christian baker asks U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in same-sex discrimination case
A Colorado Christian baker is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse a 2012 ruling that found him guilty of discrimination for refusing to make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple because of his religious beliefs.
Catholic priest bans Hillary Clinton's VP bet Tim Kaine from taking Holy Communion in his church
A Catholic priest has banned Democratic vice presidential bet Tim Kaine from showing up at his church and taking the Holy Communion.