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Most Brits and Canadians accept evolution â but 1 in 5 atheists struggle with it
Most Brits and Canadians accept an evolutionary account of human origins, according to a new study, with less than 10 per cent of Brits backing creationism instead. However, a significant portion among the non-religious population of both nations struggle with evolutionary science, saying it can't explain the origin of human consciousness.
Georgian priest guilty in cyanide murder plot
A court has found a Georgian priest guilty of trying to murder the personal secretary and adviser of Patriach, Ilia II, the head of the country's Orthodox Church.
'We must teach the Gospel of Christ even if they kill us': Philippines archbishop speaks out against government
A Catholic archbishop in the Philippines has told clergy to continue preaching the Gospel even if they are threatened with death and 'the government is hostile'.
DACA: Did evangelicals help or hinder 'Dreamers'?
Donald Trump's decision to cancel a program helping the children of illegal immigrants has bought widespread condemnation from faith groups.
Christian children 'forced to recite Islamic prayers' in order to receive food in Sudan refugee camps
Christian children at refugee camps in Sudan are not receiving food unless they say Islamic prayers, according to reports received by sources close to the leading Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN).
Hillary Clinton's pastor seeks forgiveness as book is pulled after further plagiarism found
Hillary Clinton's pastor Bill Shillady has apologised and sought forgiveness after further evidence of plagiarism in his new book led to the book being pulled and published copies being destroyed.
How can Christians find truth, justice and love in our broken world?
A new resource has been launched for UK Christians to spread a message of love, freedom, justice and truth in a country that has been racked with insecurity and division following everything from the Brexit referendum to the Grenfell Tower fire.
Welby says UK economy is 'broken' and at 'watershed moment' as new report exposes inequalities
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has said that Britain's economic model is 'broken' and called for fundamental changes as a new report shows that UK growth is funding business profits as workers' wages stagnate.
Pastor and his wife are confirmed among the victims of Hurricane Harvey
Pastor Donald Ray Rogers and his wife of more than 20 years, Spenceria, died after their truck got stuck in a flooded road as they went to check on a relative during Hurricane Harvey.
Aspiring pastor accused of killing his Sunday school teacher wife claims he had taken too much cough medicine
Matthew Phelps, 28, said in a 911 call that he woke up to find his Sunday school teacher wife, Lauren, dead on the floor after taking more cough medicine than he should have.
DACA: Trump scraps 'Dreamers' scheme leaving evangelicals divided
Evangelical leaders are pleading with Donald Trump not to end a program protecting the children of illegal migrants.
Home-schooling and segregation foster Islamist extremism, warns counter-terrorism expert
Home-schooling and social segregation in the UK is fostering the rise of extremist Islam, the national police counterterrorism co-ordinator has warned.
Conservative Archbishop's snub: Why I won't be attending Justin Welby's Anglican summit
The influential Archbishop of Nigeria is rejecting an invite to the upcoming summit of Anglican leaders hosted by the Archbishop of Canterbury in October.
Neo-Nazi suspects arrested â all four are serving soldiers
The men, aged 22 to 32, were detained on suspicion of being involved in the commission, preparation and instigation of acts of terrorism and of being members of the National Action group.
'Satanic' fake rosaries are bringing evil spirits into Catholic homes, says exorcist
An exorcist in the Philippines has warned against the circulation of fake 'Satanic' rosaries and crucifixes he said were designed to 'deceive Catholics...so that evil spirits will haunt them'.
Britain's best Christian festival â now with added Muslims
Greenbelt makes me proud to be a Christian â even in the moments when it gets things wrong. Because that is what the Church is meant to be about.