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Tennessee governor vetoes Bible bill, says it violates state's Constitution and trivialises sacred book
Republican Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam vetoed on Thursday a bill that would designated the Bible as the state's official book.
Arch of Triumph of Palmyra, not Temple of Baal, to rise in New York and London
The plan to build a replica of the arc of the Temple of Baal in New York City and London has been abandoned and instead, the Arch of Triumph of Palmyra will rise.
'The Trump Effect': U.S. presidential campaign spurring fears, racial tensions in American schools, survey shows
This year's U.S. presidential campaignâparticularly on the Republican side where Donald Trump is continuing to stir emotionsâis having a strong impact in America's classrooms, according to a new survey.
'Proof of life' video of abducted Nigerian girls renews global outrage over 2014 Boko Haram atrocity, CNN says
The Cable News Network (CNN) has announced that it has exclusively obtained a "proof of life" video of the more than 200 girls kidnapped in Chibok, Nigeria by the Islamic militant group Boko Haram in 2014.
Church leaders ask Pope Francis to write encyclical on nonviolence in line with Jesus' teachings
A first-of-its kind gathering of Catholic leaders called on Pope Francis to consider writing an encyclical letter, or some other "major teaching document," reorienting the church's teachings on violence after they issued a blunt rejection of the Catholic church's long-held teachings on just war theory.
Hillsborough: 'Let not your hearts be troubled' mourners told in last ever memorial
The final memorial service for the Hillsborough disaster was held on Friday afternoon
UK Church leaders reluctant to declare ISIS killings 'genocide'
Christian leaders in Britain are reluctant to use the term 'genocide' to refer to ISIS' atrocities against Christians, Yazidis and other religious minorities in the Middle East.
Zika virus: 7 important facts
Here are seven important facts everyone should be aware of regarding Zika Virus.
Church burned down in Chile amid land disputes
A church has been burned down in southern Chile in the latest attack from the Mapuche indigenous people, who are campaigning to reclaim ancestral lands, according to authorities.
Do churches need Sunday schools for adults?
The Bishop of Chelmsford has suggested churches should start Sunday schools for adults to improve discipleship.
Peter Jensen: Join conservative Gafcon to avoid 'long, slow slide' to changing doctrine
The former Archbishop of Sydney has urged Anglicans to support the conservative grouping Gafcon to preserve the future of the worldwide Anglican Communion.
Trainee vicar jailed for 15 years for rape of 2 teenage girls
A former church youth leader and trainee vicar has been jailed for 15 years for the rape of two teenage girls.
Bear Grylls: My Christian faith is stronger than my fear of what others might think
Grylls is among the prominent evangelical Christians who feature in the new Alpha film series to go with the phenomenally successful Alpha programme for people new to church and Christianity.
Can violence ever be justified? Vatican conference urges Church to abandon 'just war' theory
A Vatican-hosted conference has called on the Catholic Church to abandon its 'just war' theory, asking Pope Francis to write an encyclical on nonviolence and 'just peace' instead.
Why loving science doesn't have to turn you into an atheist
Comedians can get a good laugh by playing to the stereotypes about science and religion.
Apostolic Church destroyed in Cuba by government agents
A Protestant church in Cuba has been demolished under authorisation from the government.