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Archbishops and UK minister visit project against sexual violence in Congo
The Archbishop of Canterbury was joined on Wednesday by the Archbishop of the Democratic Republic of Congo and the UK's Minister for Africa in a visit to Heal Africa, a UK-funded charity that partners with communities on health and development initiatives.
Gaza occupation must end, says Church Commissioner
Church Commissioner and Tory MP Tony Baldry has likened the humanitarian situation in Gaza to "a prison camp".
Pro-gay EU motion passed despite 200,000-strong petition
A motion demanding that the European Commission work to protect specific LGBTI issues has been adopted by the European Parliament, despite 200,000 signatures on a petition objecting to it.
Algeria: Christian family refused permission to bury their son in public cemetery
A Christian family in Algeria has been refused permission to bury their son in the local public cemetery because he was not a Muslim.
German and Swiss Catholics reject Vatican teachings on sex
A Vatican survey revealed that despite being devout, many German and Swiss Catholics reject large swathes of church teaching on sexual morality.
The Ken Ham vs Bill Nye creation/evolution debate: Who said what?
Bill Nye and Ken Ham yesterday took to the Creation Museum in Kentucky to debate the question "Is creation a viable model of origins in today's modern scientific era?"
Fresh calls for release of Chinese Christian lawyer
Human rights lawyer Gao Zhisheng is still serving his prison sentence for "inciting to subvert the state power". His family, who have not been allowed contact for a year, are appealing for his release.
Teacher suspended over Lil Wayne homework assignment
An English teacher at a Florida middle school has been suspended after giving students lyrics from an expletive-ridden Lil Wayne song as part of their homework assignment.
Westboro Baptist Church to picket Philip Seymour Hoffman funeral
Last weekend it was the Super Bowl and next up on the fundamentalist group's hitlist appears to be the funeral of tragic actor Philip Seymour Hoffman.
Bill Nye vs Ken Ham Creation vs evolution debate participation expected to exceed one million; Piers Morgan to interview Bill Nye, Ken Ham
The creation vs evolution debate is taking place at the Kentucky-based museum's 900-seater Legacy Hall and will be live broadcast at www.debatelive.org. Over 10,000 groups have got in touch with debate organisers to say they are hosting live screenings. After the debate, Bill Nye and Ken Ham will be interviewed by Piers Morgan.
Priest says Egypt church attack was retribution by Muslim Brotherhood supporters
Around 70 churches were attacked in Egypt last summer following the ousting of Mohamed Morsi
The most and least religious states in the US - Mississippi comes out top, Vermont is bottom
Gallup has released its 2013 tracking data on US religiosity. Mississippi takes the top spot, while Vermont ranks at the bottom.
Plans to turn historic Palestinian village into tourist site cause upset
The Palestinian village of Nabi Samwil is going through a forced transition from a working home to a national tourist attraction. Something the locals have not accepted and continue to fight.
Nigeria: Boko Haram murders Muslim cleric and 11 Christians in further attacks
Militants from Islamic sect Boko Haram opened fire on an outspoken Muslim cleric and his family as they travelled on 1 February, killing him, his wife and his 18-year-old son.
Evangelicals commend Albania for steps forward in religious freedom
The WEA Human Rights Ambassador was meeting with the President of Albania to discuss the country's recognition of the Albanian Evangelical Alliance (AEA).
God's love in the words of Watoto children
The children of Watoto may have had a hard start to life, but they are receiving - and giving - hope through singing