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Baptist 'Cathedral of Europe' is to close down

A prominent Baptist church in Scotland, which is known informally as the Baptist 'Cathedral of Europe' is going to close down within five years.

ISIS is using child soldiers at an 'unprecedented rate', report warns

Islamic State is using child soldiers at "an increasing and unprecedented rate", according to a report released yesterday.

'Christianity is being chopped': Trump wants to give power back to the Church, encourages pastors to speak up

The United States government has already taken a lot of power from the Church, and Republican presidential candidate will not take this sitting down.

Imam found dead in Rochdale, Muslims told to be cautious

56-year-old Jalal Uddin was found dead after leading prayers at his mosque.

Republican bets back up Trump in dispute with Pope Francis on immigration policy

At least four Republican presidential candidates issued statements on Thursday supporting their rival Donald Trump in his dispute with Pope Francis regarding the GOP front-runner's plan to build a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border to keep out criminals and possible terrorists.

Pope's comments on Trump not a 'personal attack' â Vatican

Pope Francis's suggestion that Donald Trump was "not Christian" because of his views on immigration was not a personal attack, Vatican spokesman Father Federico Lombardi said on Friday.

Trump cites respect for Pope Francis but says questioning his faith is 'disgraceful'

U.S. Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump quickly responded on Thursday to Pope Francis' reported statement that his views on immigration were "not Christian," saying it was "disgraceful" for a religious leader to question anyone's faith.

Ted Cruz says 'disastrous' gay marriage ruling helped him build support among Christians

Presidential hopeful Senator Ted Cruz has said the "disastrous" gay marriage ruling in the US last year is helping him build support among conservative Christians.

Every Catholic bishop should watch 'Spotlight', says former Vatican sex abuse prosecutor

Archbishop of Malta Charles Scicluna said: "All bishops and cardinals must see this film, especially those in charge of souls, because they have to understand that it is the complaint that will save the Church, not the conspiracy of silence."

Euthanasia in Holland: Loneliness cited as key motivator in majority of cases

Loneliness is a key motivation behind the majority of those seeking, and receiving, euthanasia in Holland, a new report has found.

Donald Trump and the Religious Right. Is Jesus really into politics?

We miss out on the Gospel's transforming power if we limit its sphere of influence to merely our 'personal lives.' The radical good news of Jesus isn't just for us personally, it's for the whole of the created order.

Former trainee vicar and youth leader facing jail after multiple rape conviction

A former youth leader and trainee vicar who preached a gospel of abstinence is facing many years in jail after being convicted of the rape of two women. Police are appealing for anyone with more information about the one-time Wycliffe student to come forward.

\'One church building is now a centre of ISIS\': Syrian Christian speaks out about life in Raqqa