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Mars Hill Church is still seeking donations two weeks before closure

Church appeals for help launching 11 independent congregations.

Vatican smooths path to Cuba and US reconcilation

The two Cold War enemies have made a breakthrough in relations after moer than 50 years.

Executions and death sentences in US fall to new lows

Botched executions may have fed growing public unease about capital punishment.

Vandals target atheist displays in Christmas fightback

Banners and billboards have been destroyed by protesters against atheist incursions into Christmas scenes.

India's Narendra Modi reins in Hindu hardliners

Prime minister urges focus on economy rather than religious conversion.

Caught on camera: Buddhist monk slaps teacher across the face [VIDEO]

Buddhist monk slaps a teacher across the face

Mother who chose unborn baby over chemo passes away, hailed a hero

Mother who chose unborn baby over chemo passes away

16 schoolgirls, 10 others killed in Yemen suicide bombings

Church mourns 3 children killed in house fire; says there had been 'great changes' in their lives after coming to church

Congregation mourns 3 children killed in house fire; says there had been 'great changes' in their lives after coming to church

Selfie with Jesus: Catholic Church's novel Christmas drive to attract the under-30s

Fire chief refuses to remove 'Happy Birthday Jesus' sign despite threat of lawsuits

Despite threatened lawsuits from the Freedom From Religion Foundation, fire chief Russell Brooks said Firehouse No. 4 in South Utica, New York will keep its "Happy Birthday Jesus" sign.

Lizzie Lowe suicide: What help can churches offer teens struggling with sexual identity?

The suicide of a Christian teenager who, it is thought, feared telling her parents that she might be gay could prompt the Church to think about how it deals with issues of sexuality.

Nigeria church closes doors after losing 11 members in recent al-Shabaab attacks

The St. Andrew's Anglican Church in Mandera, Nigeria has made the decision to close its doors following the death of 11 members who were killed in attacks against non-Muslims by al-Shabaab.

Sharp rise in number of Christian girls being attacked in Pakistan

The assault on Christian girls in Pakistan continues, and the number of cases has risen to an alarming rate.

Republican Senator accuses Satanic Temple of trying to hijack Christmas

The Satanic Temple of Detroit is trying to "hijack a holy Christian holiday" by setting up a holiday display on the steps of the State Capitol in Lansing, a senator has said.

Gay ordination supported by majority of Church of Scotland

The Church of Scotland has moved towards the ordination of ministers in civil partnerships, with the majority of Presbyteries voting in favour of the change.