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Women more religious than men, especially Christian women
Women more religious than men, especially Christian women

Many religious denominations, such as Roman Catholics, allow only men to be clergy. "Yet it often appears that the ranks of the faithful are dominated by women," says the report.

Brussels attack: Grand Mufti of Egypt condemns \'plague\' of terrorism
Brussels attack: Grand Mufti of Egypt condemns 'plague' of terrorism

The Grand Mufti of Egypt has condemned the terrorist attacks claimed by ISIS in Brussels, saying that such heinous acts can never be justified by religion.

Just 50 Jews left in Yemen after covert airlift operation
Just 50 Jews left in Yemen after covert airlift operation

Just 50 Jews remain in Yemen, after 19 were airlifted to Israel in the final covert rescue mission, marking the end of a Jewish community dating 2,000 years.

Tour operator for Christian themed holidays charged for misusing £26,000 cruise money
Tour operator for Christian themed holidays charged for misusing £26,000 cruise money

A travel agent specialising in Christian themed holidays has been charged for defrauding his clients of £26,000 and misusing the money that the clients was going towards a cruise that would take in the Holy Lands.

Christian leaders offer prayers, condolences after Belgium terrorist attacks
Christian leaders offer prayers, condolences after Belgium terrorist attacks

Christian leaders have been speaking of their sorrow over Tuesday's triple bombing attack on Belgium.

Brussels explosions: Christians praying as death toll mounts
Brussels explosions: Christians praying as death toll mounts

Christians in Brussels are praying as news of this morning's attacks unfolds, and Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel confirmed that "scores" of people have been killed or injured.

Trump bares America-first foreign policy, smaller U.S. role in NATO, Asia-Pacific: \'It\'s a different world today\'
Trump bares America-first foreign policy, smaller U.S. role in NATO, Asia-Pacific: 'It's a different world today'

The United States will be turning inward and will leave its allies in Europe and Asia to shoulder more of the cost of defending and securing themselves.

Donald Trump flounders as he seeks to woo pro-Israel lobby
Donald Trump flounders as he seeks to woo pro-Israel lobby

Donald Trump sought to win the support of the most powerful pro-Israel lobby group in the US on Monday.

George Bell victim\'s lawyer says her client not being afforded due respect
George Bell victim's lawyer says her client not being afforded due respect

The solicitor who represents the woman said to have been abused by former Bishop of Chichester George Bell has criticised the establishment figures behind a new group set up to defend his reputation.

Brussels explosions: Archbishop of Canterbury calls for prayer after airport and metro blasts
Brussels explosions: Archbishop of Canterbury calls for prayer after airport and metro blasts

The Archbishop of Canterbury has today called for prayer following explosions in Brussels that killed more than a dozen people.

Brussels under attack as terrorists hit international airport, metro station
Brussels under attack as terrorists hit international airport, metro station

Explosions tore through the departure hall of Brussels airport on Tuesday morning killing one person and injuring several others, the Belgian news agency Belga said.

Cuban pastors \'not very optimistic\' on expanding ties with American churches even with restored U.S.-Cuba relations
Cuban pastors 'not very optimistic' on expanding ties with American churches even with restored U.S.-Cuba relations

As the relations between the United States and Cuba have been restored under the Obama administration, American churches are looking at more opportunities in the Caribbean island nation.

American Red Nuns who follow a life of prayer open new monastery in Thailand
American Red Nuns who follow a life of prayer open new monastery in Thailand

A group of American Redemptoristine nuns has brought their congregation in Thailand with the opening of a new monastery in Korat City.

ISIS kill 26 soldiers near ancient city of Palmyra
ISIS kill 26 soldiers near ancient city of Palmyra

ISIS militants killed 26 Syrian soldiers near the city of Palmyra on Monday, according to a monitoring group, following days of advances by government forces backed by Syrian and Russian air cover.

Bernie Sanders only candidate not to attend pro-Israel conference
Bernie Sanders only candidate not to attend pro-Israel conference

The only Jewish candidate in the Presidential race will be the only one not to address the annual meeting of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC).

Pressure of the job made me pay male escorts for sex, says Rev Paul Flowers
Pressure of the job made me pay male escorts for sex, says Rev Paul Flowers

Methodist minister and former Co-operative Bank chairman Paul Flowers has claimed it was the stress of the job that led him to look online for male escorts.