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Irish abortion referendum: Facebook to ban ads from outside the country over fears of undue influence
The move is in response to fears that North American groups will try to influence the results of the referendum, to be held on May 25.
Book of Revelation reimagined in the style of The Cat in the Hat
A self-styled irreverent theological writer has paraphrased the Biblical book of Revelation in the style of poetic children's author Dr Seuss.
New Zealand's Anglican Church to bless same-sex marriages
New Zealand's Anglican church will bless same-sex relationships after a landmark vote this morning.
Young newlywed becomes 8th Egyptian Coptic Christian woman to go missing since April
A young Coptic Christian woman who had been married for two weeks has been missing since disappearing from her school on May 2, sparking fears that she may have been kidnapped.
Quakers to rewrite their rulebook â but are 'not about to drop God'
British Quakers have denied they are 'dropping God' as they voted for an 'adventurous' change to their teachings.
Hungary's Viktor Orban reiterates pledge to keep country 'Christian'
Hungary's right-wing, nationalist prime minister Viktor Orban said yesterday that the main task of his new government will be to preserve the country's security and Christian culture, keeping out migrants and fending off what he calls foreign meddling.
Ireland's abortion referendum: Young liberals look to bury Church's influence
Momentum is with the 'pro-choice' side in the forthcoming, highly divisive referendum on abortion in Ireland on Friday, May 25.
'Pope Rihanna' as celebs get religious for Catholic-themed Met Gala
From saints to sinners, stars around the world dressed in religious garb for the Catholic themed Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute ball last night.
Christian campaigns against gay marriage and abortion are putting Americans off religion, study finds
Researchers in the US claim to have identified a correlation between the success of 'Christian right' political activist groups and the rise in the number of people who describe themselves as atheists or religiously unaffiliated.
Thousands of Southern Baptists call for Paige Patterson to go
The college headed by prominent Southern Baptist Paige Patterson is to hold a crisis meeting of trustees in the wake of a wave of negative publicity regarding comments he has made about women.
Nigerian Catholics to hold 'massive protest' over ongoing violence against Christians
The Catholic Church in Nigeria will hold a major protest this weekend against ongoing killings by Fulani herdsmen against Christians and others.
North Korea: World church leaders hail 'almost miraculous' turnaround
An international delegation of church leaders has returned from a visit to North Korea in the wake of a historic summit meeting between the presidents of the North and South, describing an 'almost miraculous new spring' for the region.
Are Trump and Israel leading the Middle East into war?
Just as Jerusalem remains the key to unlocking the region's intractable conflict, Israel itself remains critical to the wider region's troubles and potential conflicts.
Is it ok for Christians to be ambitious?
It sneaks up on us. A little success becomes addictive, causes us to chase some more, and then turns into a mindset that we never saw coming and still can't perceive.
Secret witness testifies against US pastor Andrew Brunson
A witness testifying anonymously against Andrew Brunson, the US pastor accused of spying and terror-related charges in Turkey, claimed yesterday that Brunson helped Kurdish militants and aimed to create a Christian Kurdish state, the country's state-run news agency reported.
Australian Christian rugby star Israel Folau shares anti-gay sermon by US evangelist David Wilkinson
Israel Folau, the outspoken Christian rugby star, has shared an anti-gay sermon from late American evangelist David Wilkerson in an apparent refusal to back down from controversy.