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Archbishop of Canterbury moves forward on inquiry into sex abuse bishop
The Archbishop of Canterbury has appointed a woman who is an expert on government and safeguarding to head his independent inquiry into whether there was any kind of cover-up in the Church of England over sex abuse bishop Peter Ball.
Leave the EU for 'Christian' Europe, says new group Christians for Britain
Two prominent opinion formers in British religion have joined in a campaign for Britain to leave the European Union, comparing it to a new Reformation.Â
Anti-EU numbers drop six points in blow to Brexit campaign
The campaign for Britain to leave the European Union has taken a six-point drop over the rival "in" campaign, according to a YouGov poll taken by the Times.
Media should ignore ISIS propaganda, new study suggests
Media should ignore ISIS propaganda, as it is seeking to exploit the lack of alternative media coverage in Iraq and Syria to control the portrayal of the region, according to new research by Australia's leading foreign policy think tank.
Syrian Christian leaders: Assad is our protector
Despite the many allegations of torture, bombing of civilians and more from the Assad government, Christians and other minorities often reman in support, because of the relative safety offered against the threat of ISIS and other rebels.
North Korea must face criminal court, says Christian charity
The North Korean regime must face the International Criminal Court (ICC) for its "egregious human rights abuses", a Christian religious freedom charity has said.
Israel Houghton to divorce after 20 years of marriage
Famous Christian worship leader Israel Houghton has announced his divorce on Facebook after more than 20 years of marriage.
Obama, the antichrist and rapture theology: Why Christians have got to leave the 'end times' alone
A large sub-set of Christians go further than just thinking that at some point in the near future, Jesus will return. These Christians are obsessed with the so-called 'end times.'
Why does this US Christian man live just miles from ISIS in Iraq?
Billy Ray, co-founder of the Refuge Initiative, has been living in North-Eastern Iraq with his wife, Dawn, and three young sons since 2008 serving the local and refugee communities.
South African bishops: Same-sex couples should have 'full membership'
Anglican bishops across southern Africa have announced same-sex couples should "share in full membership" of the Church.
Pope Francis is a socialist like me, says Bernie Sanders
What does Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders think he has in common with Pope Francis?
ISIS persecution of Christians is genocide â British lawmakers
The mass slaughter and persecution of Christians and other religious minorities in Iraq and Syria must be recognised as genocide by the British government, a group of peers has urged.
Ted Cruz fires aide who shared Marco Rubio Bible video
Ted Cruz has fired a senior aide who'd circulated a video accusing rival Republican candidate Marco Rubio of mocking the Bible.
Syrian conflict update: Russia, U.S. agree to a truce
The United States and Russian governments have agreed to a cessation of hostilities in Syria that will take effect on midnight of Feb. 26. However, this is just partial, as several fighting groups wagering their own war inside the country will not be affected.
Assyrian Christian hostages released by ISIS sing praises to God
After a year of being held hostage by Islamic State, a video of Assyrian Christians worshipping God has been released.
Coalition airstrikes destroy over $500-M ISIS cash reserves, 20 kilogrammes of gold
Coalition fighter jets and drones have reportedly destroyed more than $500 million cash reserves and 20 kilograms of gold during airstrikes against the Islamic State (ISIS) in Iraq and Syria.