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Sinéad O'Connor converts to Islam, 'natural conclusion of any theologian's journey'
The Irish artist announced on Twitter that she had changed her name to Shuhada' Davitt and thanked Muslims for their support.
Church of Scotland 'facing a crisis' as 20 buildings prepare to shutter on the Shetland Islands
Two thirds of Church of Scotland churches on the Shetland Islands will close their doors over the next three years, it has been announced.
European Parliament President calls for fair trial for Christian mother facing execution
The President of the European Parliament has warned Pakistan that it is making a 'big mistake' in its treatment of Asia Bibi, a mother-of-five facing execution for blasphemy.
Oxford students vote against Christian group's residential camp
Oxford University students have voted against allowing a Christian group's residential camp to take place at one of their colleges over concerns that it is a threat to the 'mental safety' of students.
As hundreds of theaters drop pro-life movie 'Gosnell,' cast and crew blame left-wing bias
The movie's star, Dean Cain, said: 'I have never experienced anything like this before.'
The European Church is sleeping while Islam is creeping in, says African bishop
An African bishop in Rome for the synod on young people has said that Europe is being Islamized because the Church in the region has fallen asleep.
Two French priests commit suicide after being accused of sexual misconduct
Two French priests have committed suicide in the past month after being accused of sexual misconduct.
Young people more open to flexible marriage arrangements and polygamy, research finds
New research has revealed the gap between young and old people in Britain when it comes to views on marriage.
Ancient Bible returns to England's shores for the first time in 1,300 years
An ancient Latin Bible made by English monks and sent to Italy as a gift to the pope is returning to England's shores for the first time in well over a millennium for a rare British Library exhibition.
10 Sudanese Christians beaten in captivity
Ten Sudanese Christians released on Sunday were beaten while in captivity, according to World Watch Monitor (WWM.
World Council of Churches condemns Zambian pastor's arrest
The general secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC) has condemned the detention of a Zambian pastor for organising a meeting of pastors to discuss the country's economic crisis.
Rohingya crisis: There's no plan and not enough money, says Christian Aid
Christian Aid said there was still no long-term plan for protecting those affected by Myanmar's action against its Rohingya minority.
England's cathedrals continue to enjoy a strong turnout for Christmas services
Attendance continues to swell at England's cathedrals over the Christmas period, according to the latest statistics from the Church of England.
London churches are the most 'visitor friendly', but Cumbria is best for 'other-worldly' charm
London churches offer the best facilities for visitors in England but if it's history and atmosphere people are after, they should head north to Cumbria, according to the findings of a new survey.
Dozens of young people give their life to Christ at Siloam's first Bible camp in Peru
Siloam Christian Ministries held its first ever Bible camp in Peru where dozens of young people gave their life to Christ.
MPs vote in favour of controversial abortion bill
The bill will have a second reading next month but is unlikely to become law without government support.