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Canadian Catholic diocese in bitter row with insurers over predator priest payouts
A Canadian Catholic diocese is locked into a bitter struggle with its insurers over responsibility for historic sexual abuse cases.
Archbishop of Canterbury warns cutting 0.7% aid budget would be 'tragedy'
The Archbishop of Canterbury has warned it would be a 'tragedy' if Britain backed off its commitment to spend 0.7 per cent of its spending on overseas aid.
Global Hymn Sing aims to get 1 million people singing 'Jesus Shall Reign'
Churches from different traditions and languages will be singing the classic hymn Jesus shall reign as an expression of their commitment to the mission of Jesus Christ.
Evangelical Fellowship of India says persecution of Christians is on the rise
Indian Christians saw the worst persecution in 2017 for 10 years, according to a report from the Evangelical Fellowship of India (EFI).
Russian artist under fire for controversial burning of 'Catholic' cathedral
A group of Russian artists have come under fire for the public burning of an effigy of a Gothic â and so appearing to be Catholic â church. The destructive artistry was exhibited at an Orthodox Christian festival.
How the interpretation of dreams can help Christians in our journey with God
We view these stories as a distant part of Biblical history, but is that where dreams belong - or do they still have something to say to us today?
Pope Francis makes historic retreat by accepting Nigerian Bishop's resignation
Pope Francis made a historic climb-down on Monday as he accepted the resignation of a Nigerian bishop who had long been rejected by his diocesan priests but had been vocally backed by the pontiff.
Online petition opposing China-Vatican deal was hit by cyber-attack
An online petition opposing an agreement between the Chinese government and the Vatican was subject to a cyber attack on February 14, it has emerged.
Sudanese state demolishes evangelical church after Sunday service
A Christian church in Sudan was demolished without warning by state authorities on Sunday.
Oxfam and Save the Children bosses face grilling from MPs
Oxfam and Save the Children bosses will go before MPs this morning following allegations of abuse and misconduct by staff working after the earthquake in Haiti.
After Florida school shooting, evangelical leaders call for action amid 'moral emergency'
A range of evangelical leaders have signed a petition calling for action over gun violence in the wake of the school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida that left 17 dead and dozens injured last Wednesday.
Advertising Standards Authority assesses dozens of complaints over 'Messiah has come' billboards
Dozens of complaints have been launched over an Islamic advertising campaign claiming the 'Messiah has come'.
Conservative Anglican groups merge with warning the 'Church of England is in a crisis'
Three of the most prominent evangelical groups in the UK are merging in a major change to the conservative Christian landscape in Britain.
Iraqi Archbishop: Christians should be 'honest' with Muslims and say they have been persecuted for 1,400 years
Christians should be 'honest' with Muslim dialogue partners and explain that they have been persecuted in the Middle East for more than a thousand years, an Iraqi archbishop has said.
Venezuelan pastor launches presidential bid as evangelical Christianity grips South American politics
A little-known Venezuelan evangelical pastor launched his bid to to be the country's president on Sunday.
UKIP's new leader: Islam is a 'death cult'
UKIP's new interim leader has reinforced his claim that 'Islam is a death cult' in his first interview since taking on the temporary role.