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More Dead Sea Scrolls deciphered: NASA technology reveals previously unknown writing
Previously unknown writings on some of the Dead Sea Scrolls have been discovered and deciphered by academics using advanced imaging technology.
Church bells ring every evening across Manila after priest shot dead
Church bells will be rung across the archdiocese of Manila every evening to remember another priest shot dead in the Phillippines.
Christian Concern could face legal investigation over role in Alfie Evans case
The Christian campaign group behind the Alfie Evans case could face an investigation over its conduct during a series of unsuccessful legal appeals.
Israel at 70: The Haifa years â 6 stories
Heeding the words of Robert Wistrich to 'do something' about the antisemitism prevalent in the UK, from 2003-6 I engaged with the churches and the media.
Liberty's Jerry Falwell in spat over who has biggest Christian university
Jerry Falwell Jnr, the controversial Trump-ally and president of Liberty University, is trying to claim his school is still the 'largest Christian university' despite a drop in enrolment.
Pressure mounts on Paige Patterson after more Southern Baptists call for him to go
Pressure is continuing to mount on Southern Baptist leader Paige Patterson after another leading figure in the denomination called on him to retire.
Leading German Cardinal hits out at crosses on public buildings
The leading Catholic cardinal in Germany has condemned a decision to hang crosses on all public buildings in the state of Bavaria.
Athanasius against the world: How the church clashed on the nature of Christ
Today marks the feast day of a Church father titanic in influence but perhaps unknown to many Christians today. Saint Athanasius of Alexandria faced down heresy and controversy in the earliest years of the church â decisively shaping orthodoxy as we know it today.
Church shooting: At least 15 dead after gunmen open fire on CAR worshippers
At least 15 people including a Catholic priest were killed in Bangui, Central African Republic (CAR) on Tuesday, when unidentified gunmen opened fire on a church service.
Archaeologists discover lost 'biblical' city, claim it proves Bible is accurate
Archaeologists are claiming a lost city in Israel helps prove the Bible's account of King David is historically accurate.
'Secret church' dating back to first Christian centuries survived Islamic State
A 'secret church' in Syria dating back to the first centuries of Christianity has been discovered by archaeologists in a territory held by Islamic State for more than two years.
Ashers Bakery 'gay cake' case: What are the issues at stake?
A Christian-run bakery is before the Supreme Court today and tomorrow after being found to have discriminated by refusing to bake a 'gay-cake'.
CofE steps in to stop historic graveyard being turned into a car park
The Church of England has intervened to stop developers at a historic graveyard on the site of a former hospital after it was discovered the land was set aside for sacred use 'in perpetuity'.
What did the real Jesus look like? And what did he wear?
Everyone knows how to recognise Jesus. He is portrayed in art, film and literature in much the same way.
Ashers 'gay cake' case: Christian bakers forced to act against their beliefs, court hears
The Christian owners of the Belfast-based Ashers bakery which refused to make a cake promoting gay marriage are being forced to act against their consciences and religious beliefs, the supreme court was told today.
Southern Baptist leader Paige Patterson fights back after critics savage his advice to abused women
Senior Southern Baptist Paige Patterson is under fire for seeming to condone the abuse of women after an audio recording from 2000 resurfaced.