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Beijing insists on control over religion, dampening chances of China-Vatican deal
There is no religion above the state, a Chinese official has said, dampening hopes of an imminent deal between Beijing and the Vatican over the appointment of bishops.
'Love is love': Adele got ordained to marry comedian Alan Carr
The pop star Adele has revealed she got ordained so she could officiate over the wedding of comedian Alan Carr to his now husband.
India's Dalits protest as laws protecting them are rolled back
A ruling by India's Supreme Court that threatens to reduce protection for its marginalised Dalit people could be overturned after the court agreed to hear an appeal.
#PunishAMuslimDay: 3 of the best responses
Communities around the UK are united to combat what was dubbed as 'Punish a Muslim' day on April 3.
The Christian who made a covenant in blood with God: 8 quotes from Gerhard Tersteegen
Gerhard Tersteegen, who died on this day in 1769, was a spiritual writer and speaker who wore himself out in the service of God.
Martin Luther King's last sermon: 'I've seen the promised land'
Today, April 3, is the anniversary of the last sermon he ever preached. It was at the the Mason Temple, the World Headquarters of the Church of God in Christ in Memphis.
Bill Hybels controversy: Willow Creek women 'must not be silenced', says John Ortberg
John Ortberg, the former Willow Creek pastor who accused church leaders of failures over allegations senior pastor Bill Hybels had behaved inappropriately with women, has said the women concerned 'must not be silenced'.
Frank Page resignation: 'No legal impropriety' suspected, Southern Baptists told
A special meeting of the executive committee of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) has been called to consider the resignation of former president Frank Page last month.
ISIS claims Easter Monday murders of Pakistani Christians
ISIS has claimed responsibility for an attack that left four Christians dead in southwestern Pakistan on Easter Monday.
Winnie Mandela: 'mother', then 'mugger', of new South Africa
Hailed as mother of the 'new' South Africa, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela's legacy as an anti-apartheid heroine was undone when she was revealed to be a ruthless ideologue prepared to sacrifice laws and lives in pursuit of revolution and redress.
Pastor who gave benediction at Bush inauguration faces 20 years in prison after allegedly defrauding investors of $3.5 million
A pastor of a megachurch in Houston, Texas is facing 20 years in prison after he was indicted on charges of defrauding investors by allegedly selling them worthless Chinese bonds.
Egypt's President Sisi re-elected with 97% of vote
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has been re-elected with 97 per cent of votes, the same proportion that the former military commander secured four years ago for his first term, official results showed on Monday.
Seeds of division and confusion in China as Vatican deal looms
News of the impending deal has split communities of Catholics across China, according to some critics like Cardinal Joseph Zen in Hong Kong.
Boko Haram strike leaves 15 dead and dozens wounded
A Boko Haram attack in the Nigerian city of Maiduguri killed at least 15 people and wounded 83, a military spokesman said on Monday, in the biggest strike since the government said it was in talks with the Islamist militant group.
Pope Francis condemns Gaza violence in Easter message
Pope Francis, in his Easter address on Sunday, called for peace in the Holy Land two days after 15 Palestinians were killed on the Israeli-Gaza border, saying the conflict there 'does not spare the defenceless'.
Pope Francis baptises 'migrant hero' in Holy Saturday service
Pope Francis on Saturday led an Easter vigil service, baptising eight adults, including a formerly undocumented Nigerian migrant beggar who became a hero when he disarmed an Italian thief wielding a cleaver.