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Christian MP Fiona Onasanya sentenced to 3 months in jail
Christian MP Fiona Onasanya sentenced to 3 months in jail

Sentencing her, the judge said she had 'let down not just yourself but your profession and your parliament'.

Pilgrimage: The ancient spiritual discipline that moves us nearer God
Pilgrimage: The ancient spiritual discipline that moves us nearer God

'A pilgrimage is a devotional practice consisting of a prolonged journey, often undertaken on foot or on horseback, toward a specific destination of significance.'

Asia Bibi wins Supreme Court appeal and will be freed
Asia Bibi wins Supreme Court appeal and will be freed

Her original death sentence was overturned last October but the court allowed an appeal by religious hardliners.

Pope Francis says he won't change Church rules on priestly celibacy

Pope Francis on Sunday definitively ruled out any chance that he would change the Roman Catholic rule requiring priests to be celibate.

Philippines bishops seek forgiveness for silence on Duterte drug killings
Philippines bishops seek forgiveness for silence on Duterte drug killings

The church is highly influential and an important source of moral guidance in the Philippines, where about 80 per cent of a population of 105 million are Roman Catholic.

Tory peer launches fresh attempt to legalise same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland
Tory peer launches fresh attempt to legalise same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland

Lord Hayward has tabled an amendment seeking to extend England and Wales legislation on same-sex marriage to Northern Ireland as its devolved government remains suspended

Over 700 people attend grand opening of Perry Noble's Second Chance Church
Over 700 people attend grand opening of Perry Noble's Second Chance Church

18 people were also saved at the inaugural service in South Carolina. Perry was ousted from his previous church NewSpring in 2016 over issues with alcohol

Catholic Church says no to excommunicating Andrew Cuomo over New York state abortion law
Catholic Church says no to excommunicating Andrew Cuomo over New York state abortion law

The Catholic Church has rejected calls to excommunicate New York Governor Andrew Cuomo after he pushed through a radical abortion bill legalising terminations up to birth.

'Time to restore order' in Zimbabwe, says Church leader
'Time to restore order' in Zimbabwe, says Church leader

The Church of Scotland has said it is 'deeply disturbed' by a brutal crackdown being waged against protesters opposed to fuel price rises in Zimbabwe.

New campaign urges BAME Christians to become organ donors
New campaign urges BAME Christians to become organ donors

The scheme is part of a government campaign to break down myths and barriers and increase support for organ donation among black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

Student cracks code of shorthand manuscripts left by Baptist 'patron saint'
Student cracks code of shorthand manuscripts left by Baptist 'patron saint'

Coded documents left by one of the founders of the modern missionary movement have been deciphered by a student at the University of St Andrews.

BBC announces 'Year of Beliefs' examining religion and ethics
BBC announces 'Year of Beliefs' examining religion and ethics

The BBC has announced a 'Year of Beliefs' in its religion and ethics programming across TV, radio and online.

Saying farewell: How do we move on when a much-loved church leader leaves?
Saying farewell: How do we move on when a much-loved church leader leaves?

I was so desperately sad to see my vicar go that I married his brother-in-law just so I could keep in touch.

Down with this sort of thing: Brexit and the politics of opposition
Down with this sort of thing: Brexit and the politics of opposition

Whether it's in the church or politics, just opposing things isn't very helpful.

Christian and Muslim charities urge prayer for Yemen, the world's 'worst humanitarian crisis'
Christian and Muslim charities urge prayer for Yemen, the world's 'worst humanitarian crisis'

After nearly four years of war, more than 14 million people are facing starvation and 85,000 children may have already died from extreme hunger since 2015.

Explainer: Who is behind the Philippines church bombings?
Explainer: Who is behind the Philippines church bombings?

Philippines security forces investigating a deadly twin bombing at a church on a predominantly Muslim southern island are zeroing in on what they say is an affiliate of the militant Abu Sayyaf Group.