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Why Are English Cathedrals So Successful? Government Minister Begins Grand Tour To Find Out
Government minister Lord Bourne has announced today a "grand tour" of all 42 cathedrals in England over the course of a year.
Pope Francis Accepts Invitation From South Sudan Church Leaders To Visit War-Torn Nation
The Pope yesterday accepted an invitation to visit South Sudan, which gained independence from the north in 2011, at an audience with church leaders.
Light Out Of Darkness: A Review Of Leonard Cohen's 'You Want It Darker'
Leonard Cohen is almost prophetic. You should get your copy of the best Christian album by a non-Christian I have heard.
ISIS Genocide Must Be Punished In Court - Leading European Politicians
ISIS genocide crimes must be investigated by the International Criminal Court, three European politicians urged in a letter this week.
ISIS Abduct 'Tens Of Thousands' To Use As Human Shields In Mosul
ISIS fighters have abducted "tens of thousands" of men, women and children from areas around Mosul to use as human shields, the UN human rights office said on Friday.
Exclusive: Mystery Over Whether Gay Vicar 'Outed' The Bishop Of Grantham
A gay campaigning vicar has admitted that he spoke to a Sunday Times journalist about the Bishop of Grantham's sexuality before that newspaper was set to run a story on the subject.
Why Do Politicians Ignore What The Public Really Thinks About Abortion?
Politicians in the United States should no longer ignore a public "consensus" on abortion, a leading Christian has argued.
Cuba's Crackdown Continues: Pastor Under House Arrest For Loud Worship Services
A pastor of a house church in Cuba has been sentenced to a year of house arrest for loud worship services.
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Says God Spoke to Him on Plane, Told Him to Stop Cussing
No speech of President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines would be complete without a cuss word or two thrown in. But not anymore.
Child Migrants: France And Britain Trade Accusations About Treatment
Five days into a French operation to clear the Calais Jungle, France has lashed out at apparent British criticism of the way children are being treated.
Religious Freedom 'Is A Litmus Test Of Overall Freedom' Says EU Special Envoy
Jan Figel, the first Special Envoy for the promotion of freedom of religion or belief outside the European Union, has said that he hopes the EU will remain committed to the cause and that his role will not be "temporary".
4 Countries Where Christians Are Persecuted For Their Faith
A US report warned that religious freedom has come under "serious and sustained assault" across the world in the past year. We highlight four countries where Christians suffer significant persecution for their faith.
EU Parliament Votes To Protect Christians In Iraq After ISIS Is Defeated
A resolution to protect religious minorities including Christians and Yazidis in Iraq following the defeat of ISIS was today passed in the European Parliament.
Cathedral Lit Red In Solidarity With Persecuted Christians
This November Brentwood Cathedral will be floodlit red, to highlight the ongoing persecution of Christians in the Middle East.
Vatican To Host Concert For The Poor And Homeless
The Vatican will next month host a concert for the poor and homeless of Rome, inviting poor people as guests of honour and using any funds raised to go towards Pope Francis's charities.
Christian Woman Captured By Boko Haram Tells Of Healing And Joy
A Christian woman who was captured for five weeks by Boko Haram militants in northern Nigeria has told of her joy after being adopted by a foster family following a period in an internally displaced people's (IDP) camp.