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Parishes that left the US Episcopal Church over same-sex stance ordered to hand back property
The South Carolina Supreme Court has ruled that properties held by 14 churches that left The Episcopal Church over its ordination of gay clergy and acceptance of same-sex unions more than a decade ago shall be returned to the denomination and its affiliated diocese in the state.
Church trashed by ISIS holds service for the first time in 8 years
Easter was extra special for one Christian community in Iraq this Easter as it opened for services for the first time since being desecrated by ISIS militants eight years ago.
Salvation Army 'deeply sorry' for condition of housing
The Salvation Army has apologised after a joint ITV and Guardian investigation accused the Christian Church and charity of acting like a "rogue landlord".
Surge in divorce applications after change to law
England and Wales saw a 50 per cent surge in applications for divorce after new rules making the process easier came into effect earlier this month.
Alarming suicide rates among seriously ill are not grounds for legalising assisted suicide, say campaigners
New figures on suicide among people diagnosed with severe health conditions point to a need to improve care and support, not change the law on assisted suicide, campaigners have said.
The Church has let the wolves creep in
Wolves can do two things at once: pull the wool over the eyes of others while also wrapping it around their own shoulders. So how do we close the gate?
When a step of faith needs courage
The decision I was about to make involved turning down a job offer, and healthy salary, to follow a desire of my heart â writing. I prayed all week about confirmation for my next step.
Putin tells Israel to hand over custody of historic Jerusalem church
Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent a letter to the Israeli government requesting that it transfer control of a historic church in Jerusalem to Russian custody.
John Mark Comer, Christine Caine among speakers at Alpha Leadership Conference
Tens of thousands of people from around the world are expected to take part in the upcoming Leadership Conference from Alpha.
Pastor goes viral with mid-air worship session during flight
A video posted by Pastor Jack Jensz Jr. of his ministry team worshiping aboard an airplane in mid-flight has amassed over 35 million views online â but the reason they were on the plane in the first place is the real star of the show.
Engaging wisely with social media
When it comes to social media, stop; take the time to think; use wisdom.
Believing in God's promise when all you see is setbacks
What do we do when God's promise seems like the peak of a mountain slowly falling out of reach instead of coming closer; when we are in a bleak situation spiralling downhill further from our goal?
The scientific meltdown over a controversial discovery of 'biblical Sodom'
The remains of a city's fiery demise near the Dead Sea have archaeologists at odds.
Archbishop resigns from Anglican Church of Canada over sexual misconduct
Mark MacDonald was national Indigenous Anglican archbishop of the ACC and is known for his climate justice advocacy.
Church of England defends Archbishop over Rwanda intervention
The Church of England has defended the Archbishop of Canterbury after reports that his Easter intervention over the government's plans to send failed asylum seekers to Rwanda was attacked by the Prime Minister.
Burger King apologises for offensive Easter advert that used words of Jesus
The advert ran in Spain during Holy Week to promote The Big King Vegetable burger.