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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
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
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
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
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
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'
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
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?
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
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'
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?
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.
Pope winds up Panama global youth gathering with huge outdoor mass
Organisers said about 700,000 people attended the closing mass of World Youth Day.
Church of England says it will give 'serious consideration' to letter opposing transgender services
The Church of England has said it will give 'serious consideration' to a letter signed by over 1,600 clergy and church wardens in opposition to its latest guidance on transgenderism.
What is God's wrath? John Piper shares six things you need to know
Desiring God founder John Piper recently gave a message about what he called "six truths" regarding the nature of God's wrath.
Philippines vows to crush 'terrorists' after church bombs kill 20
The Philippines vowed to destroy those behind twin bombings that killed 20 people during a Sunday church service in the country's restive south.