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Myanmar takes first step to ease Buddhist-Muslim tension
Myanmar today launched its first bid to improve relations between Buddhists and Muslims since an eruption of deadly violence in August inflamed communal tension and triggered an exodus of some 520,000 Muslims to Bangladesh.
Australian Catholic Church facing 'biggest crisis' in its history, Brisbane Archbishop says
The Catholic Church in Australia has been 'shaken to the core' over the abuse scandal and is facing the biggest crisis in its history, the Archbishop of Brisbane has said.
Why we need a National Mindfulness Day for Christians
With an epidemic of mental ill health across all-ages, and especially young people, mindfulness is crucial not just to spiritual well-being, but our mental well-being.
Australia's same-sex marriage referendum: Sydney clergy blast 'extraordinary use of church money' after diocese's $1m donation to 'no' camp
Sydney's Anglican clergy are in open rebellion against their diocese's decision to donate $1million to the campaign against same-sex marriage.
Prayer is more popular than Facebook and Twitter for people making hard decisions
More people use prayer than social media such as Facebook and Twitter when making a major or difficult decision, according to new research.
Balliol College branded 'chilling example' of censorship after banning Christian Union
Balliol College is facing further criticism after students banned the Christian Union from attending its freshers fair for new pupils.
Ever felt betrayed? This is for you
As we continue our fortnightly pilgrimage through Mark's gospel we come to the place where Jesus is betrayed by Judas Iscariot, one of his 12 disciples.
How faith in God helped this doctor conquer her anorexia
There is a growing body of research into the mental health benefits of spirituality.
US church offers AR-15 assault rifles as raffle prizes less than week after Las Vegas shooting
A US church is facing criticism after it offered two semi-automatic assault rifles as a raffle prize less than a week after America was hit by the worst mass shooting in its modern history.
USCIRF delegation visits imprisoned pastor Andrew Brunson, slams Turkey for 'fabricated' charges
A delegation from the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has visited Andrew Brunson, the American missionary pastor detained by Turkey on charges of trying to overthrow the government.
Conservative Anglican leader breaks ranks: 'We are not walking together'
A conservative Anglican leader has broken ranks to launch an attack on fellow Church heads around the world, saying 'you have to either be a relativist, pluralist or there's no place for you' in the worldwide Anglican Communion.
Oxford College bans Christian Union from freshers fair
An Oxford University Christian Union has been banned from its college freshers' fair after the religion was branded 'damaging' and 'an excuse for homophobia and neo-colonialism'.
Church leaders join appeal for desperate Rohingya refugees
Britain's faith leaders have urged Christians, Muslims and people of all faiths to support the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) appeal for people fleeing Myanmar.
Russian mercenaries martyred by ISIS after refusing to recant Christian faith
Two Russian mercenaries are believed to have been killed by ISIS after refusing to recant their faith and become Muslim.
Where is kidnapped Pastor Raymond Koh?
No one has been held to account, and there are fears the kidnappings mark a new level of violent intolerance in the Muslim-majority country.
In a world of false preachers, how do I know which preacher to listen to?
Christians need to develop strong discernment in order to avoid misleading teachings that will lead them astray. Here are some things to look for in a leader we should listen to.