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New York governor moves against gay 'conversion' therapy
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo restricts the controversial practice of "conversion therapy" which operates on the premise that gay people can be "treated" to make them straight.
Indigenous people of Mexico demand apology from Pope on eve of visit
Pope Francis will officially authorise the use of indigenous languages in Catholic liturgies when he visits Mexico later this week. It is expected to be one of several such gestures he will make.
Church destroyed and 200 hundred members detained in Cuba
Cuban authorities demolished a large church on 5 February while hundreds of church members were detained, according to Christian Solidarity Worldwide.
Bangladesh church vandalised; priest says religion was not a motive
A Catholic church in Bangladesh has been attacked and looted but the parish priest refused to attribute a religious motive to the violence.
'Ashes to go': Commuters offered drive-thru prayer to begin Lent
Drive-thru prayer will be offered to commuters in New Jersey tomorrow as Rev Rich Wisniewski marks Ash Wednesday by providing an "Ashes to go" service.
Nazareth to host World Day of the Sick 2016
The town of Nazareth, where the Bible says Jesus spent his childhood, will host the Roman Catholic World Day of the Sick on Thursday.
Justin Welby: We must go to the cross for reconciliation
We must follow Jesus and be willing to give our lives for the sake of reconciliation, Archbishop Justin Welby told an audience at Queen's University Belfast yesterday.
US bishops launch 'crucial conversations' between Catholics and Muslims to counter Islamophobia
A new initiative encouraging Catholic-Muslim dialogue has been launched to counter a "fraught" national climate in the US.
Evangelical pastor tells Christian leaders in Syria: Protect your churches, don't abandon your flock
An Armenian evangelical pastor believes that despite the dangerous situation faced by many Christians in Syria, Christian leaders must remain and protect their churches and provide relief to all those struggling with the side effects of war.
Episcopal Primate says decision to censure Church over same-sex marriage was 'fair'
The decision to censure The Episcopal Church of the US for consecrating gay bishops and allowing clergy to perform same-sex marriages was "fair", according to Presiding Bishop Michael Curry.
When does Lent start in 2016? How Christians observe this 40-day period
Many of us will know that Lent is upon us, but we might be a bit hazy on the details. Here's everything you need to know.
Government presses ahead with extended Sunday trading, despite strong opposition
Controversial amendments to the Enterprise Bill could hand local authorities powers to liberalise Sunday trading from this Autumn.
The one motivation to being a blessing to the poor
One of the most remarkable things about the early church was the absence of poor people within the community. What was it that drove them to such compassion for the poor and how can we apply that same passion in our lives?
ISIS leader's widow charged over death of Kayla Mueller
The wife of a deceased Islamic State leader was charged on Monday in federal court in Virginia with conspiracy in the death of American aid worker Kayla Mueller.
China: Pastor released from 'black jail' after opposing cross demolitions
Activists confirm the release of Chinese pastor Huang Yizi, imprisoned in so-called 'black jail' for opposing a government crackdown on Christianity.
Is water baptism a requirement to salvation?
The Bible tells us that there is only one way to have eternal life, and that is through Jesus Christ. Does that mean that all other Christian duties such as communion, going to church and water baptism are useless?