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Pope Francis faces traditionalist criticism over plans to commemorate Reformation
Traditionalist Roman Catholics have hit back at the Vatican over plans for joint commemorations of the beginning of the Reformation next year.
Jakarta: Thousands of Muslims and Catholics unite to march against terror
Muslims and Catholics united in Jakarta on Sunday to march through the capital after suicide attacks killed seven and wounded 26.
Church of Ireland challenged by report on homosexuality
Members of the Anglican Church of Ireland are being asked to consider whether the Church should change its mind on homosexuality as it has in the past on women, slavery, contraception and the remarriage of divorcees.
Syrian Archbishop: Using hunger as a weapon of war is 'shameful'
A Syrian Archbishop has condemned the use of hunger as a "weapon" in war while saying, although there are difficulties, there is no excuse for aid not to be reaching people in desperate need.
Pakistani boy chops off own hand after being accused of blasphemy
A Pakistani boy chopped off his own hand in repentance after being falsely accused of blasphemy.
Lebanon: Rival Christian presidential candidates unite for sake of 'national interest'
A Lebanese Christian leader has endorsed his arch-rival for presidency in a hope to unite Lebanon's Christian community and break the 20-month political stalemate that has been damaging his country.
Birmingham church leaders sign tea-drinking pledge to oppose anti-Islam march
The Bishop of Birmingham is among those urging people who oppose the anti-Islam group Pegida to share a cup of tea with someone from another ethnic, cultural or religious background.
More aid reaches besieged Syrian towns, say UN, Red Cross
Access to the towns, where people are reported to have died of starvation, was granted earlier this month.
A world divided: Elites descend on Swiss Alps amid rising inequality
Politicians and business leaders gathering in the Swiss Alps this week face an increasingly divided world.
British MPs say Donald Trump comments are 'crazy and offensive', but wouldn't ban him
Members of parliament said Trump should be allowed into Britain where his views could be challenged.
Tennessee woman launches 'Prayer Warrior' movement for the safety of police officers
A Tennessee woman has launched a "Prayer Warrior" urging people to pray for police officers who risk lives to protect the community.
15-year old Danish girl arrested, charged for inciting terror on social media, keeping explosives at home
Police have apprehended a 15-year old Danish girl who recently converted to Islam, for keeping explosives at her home and inciting terror on social networking sites, reports said.
ISIS shows extent of its reach with Jakarta terrorist attacks, Indonesian general says
The recent bomb and gun attack in Indonesia's capital which was reportedly financed by an Indonesian member of the Islamic State (ISIS) in Syria tells how far and massive the reach of the terror group is, Indonesian police said.
German evangelical Church votes for same-sex marriage
A leading evangelical church in West Germany which has 2.6 million members has voted to allow same-sex marriage.
Pope Francis urges migrants to hold on to hope
Pope Francis has urged migrants to hang on to hope and treasure their own cultures and values.
Bishop Angaelos: The Church's silence has contributed to the decline of Christianity in the Middle East
The Church's silence on refugees has been a contributing factor to the decline of Christianity in the Middle East, the General Bishop of the Coptic Church in the UK has said today.