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More confused spirituality from Lady Gaga?

The second single from Lady Gaga’s new album “Born This Way” has been leaked across the Internet, giving audiences a glimpse into Mother Monster’s dark side ... or darker side.

London churches set to go carbon neutral

The Church of England is helping churches in London to lower their energy use and carbon footprint.

Church leader criticises Coalition over delays to child poverty strategy

A senior minister in the Church of Scotland has questioned the Coalition’s commitment to addressing child poverty.

New director for Theos think tank

Elizabeth Hunter has been appointed as the new director of theology think tank Theos.

Seeking divine intervention in Mexico's violent border region

In answer to cries from people on both sides of the US-Mexico border, faith leaders are launching a joint prayer and fasting initiative this month to seek divine intervention in resolving border problems, and the drug cartel violence and trafficking plaguing the region.

Evangelicals ‘deeply concerned’ by violence in Ivory Coast

As United Nations and French forces move in on Ivory Coast strongman Laurent Gbagbo, the World Evangelical Alliance is calling upon Christians to pray for the country “during this extremely difficult time”.

Irish Church leaders decry ‘inhumanity’ of policeman’s murder

Church leaders in Ireland have condemned Saturday’s murder of a Catholic police officer in Omagh.

Atheist Christopher Hitchens admits admiration for 'timeless' King James Bible

Atheist Christopher Hitchens paid tribute to the King James Bible, offering rare praises to a book containing the Word of God.

Paula White: 'I got my bounce back'

Pastor Paula White broke her silence last Thursday night, addressing all the scandals that she has been associated with since her divorce in 2007.

Forget Jersey Shores, casual sex isn't for everyone

The hook ups of reality TV star “Snooki” (real name Nicole Polizzi) have made her a celebrity among MTV’s Generation Y audience.

Caritas condemns Ivory Coast massacre

Around 1,000 people have been killed or "disappeared" in the western town of Duekoue

Death toll rises in Afghanistan after Koran burning

Two policemen were killed in a day of protests in Afghanistan against the burning of a Koran in Terry Jones’ church.

Government launches consultation on civil partnerships registrations in churches

A consultation is underway on whether civil partnerships should be allowed to be registered in churches and other religious buildings.

Security officers storm Iranian house church

Security officers in Iran stormed a gathering of Christians and arrested 10 members last month.