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Catholic leaders attack 'erosion of respect' for doctors who oppose abortion

Catholic heads in the UK are issuing a robust defence of the Church's abortion teaching after criticism of bishops' stance from within the Catholic hierarchy.

Bishop of Manchester: Government, not poorest, should bear burden of Universal Credit failures

The Bishop of Manchester is calling on the government to guarantee a maximum four week waiting time for Universal Credit claimants as pressure piles on ministers to pause the benefit system rollout.

British ISIS fighters can't be rehabilitated and need to be killed, says government minister

The international development minister has said of British fighters for Islamic State (ISIS) in Syria that 'the only way of dealing with them will be, in almost every case, to kill them'.

Australia same-sex marriage poll: Perth Church leaders come out for 'yes' vote

A number of senior church leaders in Perth are coming together to launch Australian Christians for Marriage Equality in support of the 'yes' vote in the country's postal survey on gay marriage.

L'Arche founder Jean Vanier recovering in hospital after having stent fitted

Jean Vanier, the Canadian Catholic philosopher and theologian who founded L'Arche, the community for disabled people and their carers, is recovering in hospital after having a stent fitted.

Government anti-terror laws mean I have to vet clergy sermons says top head

Even Church of England bishops have to be vetted for potentially extremist views, according to a top headmaster frustrated by 'stifling' health and safety rules.

Egypt's Churches condemn terrorist murders that killed 16 police officers

Egypt's security forces suffered one of their heaviest attacks after militants firing rockets and detonating explosives hit a police operation.

Archbishop of York wades in to Universal Credit row

The Archbishop of York has made an impassioned attack on the government's plans to roll out its flagship welfare reform nationally.

Tory rebellion on welfare reform could see Prime Minister make concessions

The government has signalled that it is looking at ways to reduce the waiting time for payments from its new Universal Credit benefits system.

In Kirkuk, Kurds' joy turns to fear after Iraqi army takeover

The army's recapture of oil-producing Kirkuk province and other territory across northern Iraq has dismayed the city's Kurds but brought comfort to residents from other ethnic groups.

Campaigners in final push on Australia's gay marriage referendum

Though the postal ballot is non-binding, a 'yes' vote is expected to lead to the legalisation of same-sex marriage which could further fracture the government of Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.

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Greek Orthodox Church's transgender prayer NOT for transition surgery, hierarchy insists

How can the UK Church retain its children and young people?

What should churches do about Hallowe'en?

How this South Korean movie about a sinful church helps to shine a spotlight on us all

The hostile treatment of a critic of India's caste system has Christians worried – they could be next

As Quebec bans religious face coverings, where else in the world has done the same?

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Pastor marries couples 'living in sin' after her vision from God

Pope Francis slaps down cardinal: You cannot 'impose' your interpretations of liturgy

Dating across the divide: Israeli police detain 15 extremists accused of threatening Arab men who date Jewish women

Hard-up cathedrals beg for 'expert' volunteers to save national treasures

Christian magistrate sacked for views on gay parenting loses appeal against dismissal by NHS

Jimmy Carter: I'll travel to North Korea if I'm asked

Church Urban Fund calls on churches to stand against homelessness

Spain plans new elections in Catalonia to end independence bid

KP Yohannan's Believers Church sues Church of South India for defamation

Rid Church schools of Christianity: Parents' campaign extends to removing crosses, Bibles and clergy

Academics slam 'Christian A-levels' that 'fail to prepare pupils for modern world'

Pastor who prayed over Donald Trump says Hollywood is full of devil worshippers who drink children's blood

Pope Francis celebrates 50-year dialogue with Methodists – the 'grandchildren of the Reformation'

Argentina to celebrate annual 'Day of Evangelical Churches'

Polish Archbishop vows to ban priests who back anti-immigrant marches

Four British missionaries kidnapped in Nigeria include Christian couple David and Shirley Donovan

The Greek Orthodox Church has a prayer for gender transition – despite opposing new trans laws

Clicks instead of Communion: Church of England goes digital as attendance hits new low

Mob attacks Indian church, two critically injured

Anglican Communion 'in urgent need of a new reformation', says conservative leader

Church primary school bans 'extremist' Christian group

Pope Benedict isn't dying: secretary slams fake news

Bishop of Chester abuse: I am a victim of Victor Whitsey and it cost me everything

#MeToo: Beth Moore, Kay Warren and other Christians share abuse stories after Harvey Weinstein scandal

Mike Pence wants to 'hang' all gay people, according to Donald Trump

Prime Minister backs C of E's battle-plan to tackle 'barbaric crime' of modern slavery

As Israeli PM hails evangelical 'best friends,' a heartfelt cry from Bethlehem's mayor over the 'strangling' of Jesus' birthplace

Pope Francis implicitly criticises Trump over the US leaving Paris climate accord

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Pastor marries couples 'living in sin' after her vision from God

Day one, year zero: October 23, 4004 BC

As Quebec bans religious face coverings, where else in the world has done the same?