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Catholics win court battle against Obamacare contraception rule

The Fellowship of Catholic University Students has won a legal battle against providing contraception to their employees as part of their health insurance.

Fox to create show on Jesus's childhood called 'Nazareth'

Not much is known about Christ before he began ministry at the age of 30, but 'Nazareth' is just one in a long list of Biblical dramas currently being developed, and follows in the footsteps of Lifetime's 'The One' which will also explore Jesus' early years.

Urgent calls for living wage to be made compulsory

The Living Wage Commission is being urged to take action on the "scandal" of low pay

Sarah Palin calls waterboarding 'baptism' of terrorists

Republican politician Sarah Palin has caused controversy by comparing the use of torture to baptism

Atheist handbook sent to secondary schools across England and Wales

A free copy of 'The Young Atheist's Handbook' has been sent to every secondary school in England and Wales by the British Humanist Association (BHA).

Hope and remembrance: Poppies planted to commemorate World War I centenary

Churches and pupils at church schools across the school are today planting poppy seeds in memory of those who fought and died in the First World War. Â

The Bible is the US's most popular book

A Harris Poll survey found that across all demographics, the Bible is the US's most popular book.

Church attitude to gay marriage is 'driving people away' says dean of York

Rev Vivienne Faull, Dean of York, says offering a blessing for gay couples is "not theologically a problem", and has urged the Church of England to revise its position on the matter.