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Nuns and refugees run through Rome for 'multi-religious' half-marathon praised by Pope Francis

Pope Francis has praised the first ever 'multi-religious' half-marathon which saw nuns, refugees and others run through Rome and was sponsored by the Pontifical Council for Culture.

Ancient church bells silenced after complaints from pub next door

A row has broken out around a Lake District church where bells that have tolled for more than a century have been silenced after guests at a pub next door complained of sleepless nights.

You are not a bigot if you vote 'No' to same-sex marriage, Sydney Archbishop says

The Catholic Archbishop of Sydney has urged parents whose children attend Catholic schools to vote against same sex marriage, and said that doing so does not mean they are bigots.

Deadly issue of witchcraft to be tackled at UN human rights gathering

Experts on witchcraft are gathering under the banner of the United Nations (UN) in Geneva this week for discussions aimed at tackling the phenomenon, which is estimated to kill, maim and affect thousands of people every year.

Muslim worshippers vent anger at police entering mosque without removing shoes

Police were confronted by angry Muslim worshippers when officers entered a mosque in Buckinghamshire without removing their shoes in line with Islamic practice.

Has ISIS forced this Catholic priest to convert to Islam in the Philippines?

Speculation is mounting as to whether a Catholic priest abducted by an ISIS-linked militants in the Philippines was forced to convert to Islam.

Tim Farron: I saved the Lib Dems from disaster

Tim Farron will use his first conference speech since stepping down as leader to accuse the Conservatives of 'breaking Britain'.

Archbishop of Canterbury joins new international UN board on mediation

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has been asked by the UN Secretary-General António Guterres to join a new, high-level advisory board on mediation.

Thousands of kids missing out on vital religious education

As many as 800,000 secondary school pupils are not being taught religious education, in spite of a legal obligation by schools to teach about major systems of religion and belief.

Australia's Prime Minister vows churches won't be forced to marry same-sex couples

Australia's Prime Minister Malcolm Turnball has defended a church's right to refuse to marry some people as the country's debate on same-sex marriage heats up.

Stuart Windsor, religious freedom campaigner, dies aged 74

Stuart Windsor, a celebrated religious freedom campaigner, died on Sunday.

Father Tom: I don't know why they didn't kill me

Describing his 18-month ordeal, Father Tom Uzhannalil told reporters in Rome he still did not know why he was not killed.

Evangelist and best-selling author Nabeel Qureshi dies of cancer at the age of just 34

Nabeel Qureshi, the best-selling author and Christian apologist, was diagnosed a year ago when he was given a very low chance of survival. His faith remained steadfast throughout the ordeal that followed.

British police arrest second man over London train bomb

A second man has been arrested over Friday's bomb attack on a London underground train that injured 30 people, police said on Sunday, as Britain remained on its highest level of alert with soldiers helping provide security.

About 1.5 million, mostly in Florida, without power in Irma's wake

About 1.5 million homes and businesses in Florida and Georgia remained without power on Friday after Hurricane Irma, including 46 of Florida's nearly 700 nursing homes caught in the deadly storm's path.

Church of England asked to consider 'fundamental challenge' to women bishops agreement

The Church of England is being asked to reconsider whether it can still accept conservative bishops who oppose women priests.

Local churches open doors to commuters caught up in London tube bucket bomb

The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby tweeted: 'Praying for all those caught up in this morning's terror incident at #ParsonsGreen, especially those who have sustained injuries or trauma.'

Pope Francis to new Bishops: Be humble and stop relying on the old ways to evangelise

Pope Francis yesterday told new bishops to be humble in their work and open to better ways of evangelising other than just 'the way it's always been'.

Church of England hit by flurry of historic sexual abuse cases as former priests are convicted and jailed

A former priest has been convicted of sexual offences against two boys, another has been jailed for abusing four siblings and a third has denied offences against a young girl, as the Church of England faced a flurry of historical abuse cases.

Primates meeting: Tensions build as GAFCON hits back at 'inaccurate and misleading' Archbishop's statement

Tensions between two senior Nigerians are at the heart of a fraught build up to a meeting of global Anglican heads next month.

Game of Thrones star Jerome Flynn speaks out in condemnation of horrific violence in Myanmar

Game of Thrones' Jerome Flynn: 'Children in Myanmar are facing the most horrific situation imaginable. It's heartbreaking.'

Pope Francis greets and hugs Father Tom Uzhunnalil after his release

Pope Francis has met Fr Tom Uzhunnalil at the Vatican following the priest's release from captivity in Oman after more than a year in the hands of Islamist militants.

Why marrying a non-believer will only deaden the faith of believers

The Bible warns against it but it can still be a tempting consideration for some Christians.

Selena Gomez's best friend Francia Raisa thanks God after donating her kidney to the pop star

Francia Raisa thanked God for trusting her with Gomez's life.

Here’s Why Parents Should Subscribe to Family-Friendly ‘Christian Netflix’, According to Pure Flix Digital CEO (Exclusive)

13 Kids Movies You Won’t Mind Watching Again and Again

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