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Nigeria church attack leaves 19 dead in latest Fulani killing
At least 19 people are dead after gunmen opened fire on a Catholic church in Nigeria's middle belt on Tuesday, police said
Singing sabbatical beckons for Ray Kelly, priest who stunned Britain's Got Talent judges
Father Ray Kelly, the Irish priest who wowed the judges and audience on Britain's Got Talent with his soulful rendition of REM's 'Everybody Hurts', has said he's prepared to take time away from his parish duties to follow up his singing success.
Jesus the homeless: Controversial sculpture unveiled outside Manchester church
A sculpture of a homeless Jesus sleeping on a bench has been unveiled outside St Ann's church in Manchester after a service of dedication by the bishop of Manchester.
Prayers and a pint: Scottish highlands pub expands its remit after blessing by church
The Crask Inn in Sutherland, Scottish Highlands, is now providing prayers, spiritual retreats and clergy training as well as drink, food and beds.
Nigerian priest freed after being kidnapped and held for 4 days
Fr Edwin Omoregbe, who had been kidnapped last week in Nigeria's Edo state, was released on Sunday
Royal Wedding: Gospel choir chosen to perform for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have chosen one of Britain's leading gospel choirs â the Kingdom Choir â to perform at their wedding on May 19.
Royal baby: How do third children fare in the Bible?
The future king and queen have had another baby. God bless them all: they seem like a very happy family.
Ireland's abortion referendum: Bishops launch passionate defence of unborn
Irish bishops have spoken out in defence of unborn children after the Irish government launched its campaign in favour of repealing the country's restrictive abortion laws.
Brunson for Gulen: Turkey's president warns jailed pastor won't be freed unless US extradites rival
Turkish president Recep Tayyip ErdoÄan has explicitly linked the freedom of captive US missionary Andrew Brunson and the extradition of the cleric Fethullah Gulen, blamed by Erdogan for an attempted coup in July 2016.
Christian girl burnt alive in Pakistan after refusing to marry Muslim man
A Christian girl in Pakistan was burnt alive after refusing to marry a Muslim man and convert to Islam.
Royal baby: Duchess of Cambridge admitted to hospital in 'early stages of labour'
The Duchess of Cambridge is in hospital in the early stages of labour, Kensington Palace announced this morning.
Willow Creek elders to renew Hybels investigation after more women come forward
Elders at Willow Creek Community Church have said they will conduct fresh investigations into the conduct of its founder and former pastor Bill Hybels
Natalie Portman pulls out of Israel prizegiving due to Netanyahu speech
Oscar-winning actress Natalie Portman said she chose not to attend a ceremony in Israel to accept a million-dollar prize because she did not want to be seen as supporting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who was scheduled to speak at the event.
Will President Trump visit UK this summer?
US president Donald Trump will visit Britain midway through 2018, possibly in July, British newspapers reported on Saturday, citing government sources in Washington and London.
Four Christians charged in Sudan amidst state-church conflict
New criminal charges have been brought against four members of one of Sudan's largest Protestant denominations, while 36 other Christians will appear next week on unspecified charges.
Syrian priest who ministers in ravaged Aleppo: 'It's God mercy that I stayed'
A priest in Aleppo has told of how he has chosen to stay in the Syria city that suffered massive destruction in the country's civil war in order to minister to the people there.