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Bishop Rachel Treweek says lack of religious TV over Christmas is \'offensive\'
Bishop Rachel Treweek says lack of religious TV over Christmas is 'offensive'

The first woman diocesan bishop has slammed the BBC for not having enough religious programming scheduled over Christmas, branding it "offensive".

Emanuel AME pastor sues former church members over financial mismanagement claims
Emanuel AME pastor sues former church members over financial mismanagement claims

The acting pastor of Emanuel AME Church, where nine parishioners were shot dead in June, is suing 11 members of his former church, citing defamation of character.

Serial podcast returns: is its subject a hero or a deserter? And is he a Christian?
Serial podcast returns: is its subject a hero or a deserter? And is he a Christian?

Like most superlatives, the word 'phenomenon' is handed out far too cheaply these days.

Egypt: Coptic leaders call for an end to \'exploitative\' blasphemy law
Egypt: Coptic leaders call for an end to 'exploitative' blasphemy law

Coptic Christian leaders in Egypt have condemned the country's blasphemy law, which they claim is used to "exploit" the Coptic community.

Middle East peace impossible without Christians, says Baghdad patriarch
Middle East peace impossible without Christians, says Baghdad patriarch

Patriarch Sako told Catholic News Service that there were growing tensions between Sunni and Shiite Muslims who "are killing each other".

Convert or we\'ll behead you, ISIS told abducted priest
Convert or we'll behead you, ISIS told abducted priest

Syriac Catholic priest Rev Jacques Mourad was abducted from the Mar Moussa monastery.

Apostle Paul would be \'horrified\' by Vatican\'s position on Judaism, say Jews for Jesus
Apostle Paul would be 'horrified' by Vatican's position on Judaism, say Jews for Jesus

Jews for Jesus has slammed a document released by the Vatican last week that said Catholics don't need to convert Jewish people.

Gambia declared an \'Islamic Republic\'
Gambia declared an 'Islamic Republic'

Gambia has been declared an Islamic Republic by president Yahya Jammeh, who insisted that the West African country will still "respect the rights of all citizens and non-citizens", regardless of their faith.

Gay priest banned from taking services after marrying partner
Gay priest banned from taking services after marrying partner

The Church of England has been accused of "institutional homophobia" over a decision to ban a gay clergyman from taking services after he married his partner.

Kenya speaks out on split from US church over homosexuality
Kenya speaks out on split from US church over homosexuality

The Anglican Church of Kenya remains in a state of "impaired communion" with The Episcopal Church of the United States.

Evangelical Christian professor dons hijab because \'we worship the same God\'
Evangelical Christian professor dons hijab because 'we worship the same God'

A professor at an evangelical college in America has decided to wear a hijab for advent to show solidarity with Muslim women.

Pope acts again to speed up annulments
Pope acts again to speed up annulments

The Pope has made good his pledge to improve the marriage annulment process for Catholics. However, the latest changes he made to simplify the legal procedure will affect just the minority of cases that go to appeal.

Smiling cancer-stricken singer Joey Feek out of bed and teaching her daughter Indy: Last Christmas together?
Smiling cancer-stricken singer Joey Feek out of bed and teaching her daughter Indy: Last Christmas together?

It will be a bittersweet Christmas for country singing duo Joey and Rory Feek this year since they will be able to enjoy the holidays as a family, and yet it might also be their last.

Bear Grylls on praying with Barack Obama: \'That moment was special\'
Bear Grylls on praying with Barack Obama: 'That moment was special'

Praying with President Obama while filming in the Alaskan wilderness was "one of the most memorable days" of Bear Grylls' life, the TV adventurer has revealed.

Justin Welby urges UK to respond generously to refugees
Justin Welby urges UK to respond generously to refugees

The Archbishop of Canterbury has urged the UK government to be generous in its response to the refugee crisis, saying that the UK should demonstrate a "shared humanity".

\'The Voice\' finalist Jordan Smith: \'My faith is the thing that gives me strength and that I find joy in\'
'The Voice' finalist Jordan Smith: 'My faith is the thing that gives me strength and that I find joy in'

Whether he wins the singing competition "The Voice" or not, Christian contestant Jordan Smith is undoubtedly a star in his own right already.