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Latin America: Why thousands of Catholics are defecting to evangelical churches
Huge shifts are driven by desire for personal relationship with God, writes Mark Woods.

British public names Bible as most valuable book to humanity
The Bible has been voted the most valuable book for humanity by the British public.

Global day of prayer to focus on Christians in prison for their faith
With persecution against Christians on the rise, churches across the UK will be gathering for the International Day of Prayer on November 16.

Justin Welby launches credit union scheme to defeat payday lenders
The Archbishop of Canterbury today launches his plan to take on and outdo pay day lenders.

Reflection: Who or what shapes YOUR life?
David Baker asks what we are influenced by.

US Supreme Court allows gay marriage to proceed in Kansas
Judgment means licences can be issued immediately.

Ebola death toll tops 5,000; Mali quarantines 90
Aid effort gathers pace as victim numbers rise.

Boost pressure on Russia over Ukraine, US tells UN council
Troop movements stoke fears of a return to all-out conflict.

Enough evidence to hold North Korea's Kim Jong Un accountable - UN official
Massive human rights abuses laid at leader's door.

Robin Williams suffered from dementia as well as Parkinson's, pathology report reveals
Robin Williams suffered from dementia as well as Parkinson's, pathology report reveals

HS student refuses to say 'Under God' in Pledge of Allegiance, gets detention
HS student refuses to say 'Under God' in Pledge of Allegiance, gets detention

Maryland school district nixes religious holidays
Maryland school district nixes religious holidays

Pastor offers forgiveness to the three accused of racially motivated attack on him
Pastor offers forgiveness to the three accused of racially motivated attack on him
Turkey to offer course on Christianity at schools
School students in Turkey are to be given the option of taking an elective course in Christianity.

Pastor would rather go to jail than obey state mandate to provide abortion cover in health insurance plan
A California pastor and passionate pro-lifer says he is willing to go to jail if necessary rather than meet the requirements of a new state mandate to include abortion cover in employee health plans.Â

Nicki Minaj is 'very sorry' for any offense caused by her 'Only' music video
Nicki Minaj is 'very sorry' for any offense caused by her 'Only' music video