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Church denies Claudy bombing cover-up

The Roman Catholic Church in Ireland has insisted that it did not cover up the suspected involvement of a terrorist priest following the release of a damning report into the Claudy bombing.

More students taking Religious Education GCSE

Young people are "clamouring" for deeper understanding of religious perspectives, says the Church of England's Head of School Improvement.

Niger hit by floods and food crisis

Floods and heavy rains across Niger have destroyed crops less than two months before harvest, compounding the country’s existing food crisis, said international aid agency Oxfam.

Faith, politics and love dominate this year's I Will Tell Film Festival

The 4th annual I Will Tell International Film Festival, which explores themes associated with social justice, community empowerment and individual transformation is back and will take place in the heart of Brixton, south London at venues around Windrush Square from August 30 to September 9.

Spiritual warfare is a reality believers have to be ready for

The greatest warfare for a Christian is not taking place out in the fallen world, but inside our own hearts, says Dr R Albert Mohler Jr.

Campaign group calls on governments to cancel Pakistan’s debt

Jubilee Debt Campaign is calling on governments and international institutions to freeze Pakistan’s debt.

Diocese of Oxford celebrates God in creation

The Diocese of Oxford is inviting people to send in photographs, poems or prayers that capture the way creation inspires them.

The Shack author hopes to turn bestseller into movie

William Paul Young has confirmed his hope to turn his bestselling book The Shack into a feature film.

Sharp increase in civil partnership dissolutions

New figures out from the Office for National Statistics have revealed a substantial increase in the number of civil partnership dissolutions.

Christian group calls for ‘meaningful action’ on North Korea

A Christian human rights group is urging Europe’s foreign ministers to add their support to a UN inquiry into crimes against humanity committed in North Korea.

US Lutherans to establish new church body

More than 1,000 Lutherans from throughout North America will gather this week in Grove City, Ohio, to form a new church body for confessional Lutherans.

Christendom is over in the West, says new ICC principal

The end of Christendom is the biggest challenge facing the church in the West, says the new principal of the International Christian College in Glasgow.

Fears of extremists gaining ground through flood aid in Pakistan

Barnabas Fund says it fears extremist Muslims are gaining ground in Pakistan through the distribution of aid to flood victims.

Florida officials ban church's Quran burning bid

City officials in Gainesville, Florida, have denied a burning permit to a local church that wants to burn copies of the Quran on the upcoming anniversary of 9/11 terrorist attacks.

TD Jakes takes on the 'Hollywood machine'

Bishop TD Jakes is attempting to change the “Hollywood machine” into a platform to reach millions of unchurched with Christian messages.