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New Moderator of Presbyterian Church condemns homophobia
The new leader of Ireland's influential Presbyterian Church has criticised homophobia and spoken of his admiration for ministers he knows who are attracted to people of the same-sex.
FGM: At least 200 million cases worldwide, new report finds
The number of victims of Female Genital Mutilation is 70 million higher than previously thought, according to a new Unicef report.
The EU referendum explained: what's happening and how did we get here?
The UK might be about to leave the European Union. Why is this happening now? How did we get to this point? When will the vote happen? All these and more questions are answered in our brief guide to this year's major British political story.
Pope Francis and Russian Orthodox patriarch to hold historic meeting in Cuba
The meeting could be a historic step toward healing the 1,000-year-old rift between the Western and Eastern branches of Christianity.
Church stance on contraception under pressure in face of Zika virus
The Catholic church in Latin America is under growing pressure to relax its ban on artificial contraception as concerns grow over the impact of the Zika virus.
Chinese officials banned from religion even after retirement
Chinese officials are banned from religious activities even after they retire from service, state media said on Friday.
Dracula inspired by Anglican priest from Devon
The original Count Dracula was inspired by a hymn-writing Church of England clergyman from Devon, according to new material unearthed by one of the world's leading Dracula scholars.
Rebel forces struggle as Russia and Turkey trade accusations
A Syrian army source said Aleppo would soon be encircled by government forces with Russian air support.
1,700-year-old Orthodox church damaged in Turkey fighting; priest escapes with his family
The intensified fighting between the Turkish government and Kurdish separatist resulted in damage to one of the ancient churches in the world founded around 1, 700 years in Turkey.
Why does Nepal have one of the fastest growing Churches in the world?
Nepal has one of the fastest growing Christian populations in the world, according to figures on World Christian Database.
Australian churches invoke ancient right of 'sanctuary' to protect asylum seekers
Ten churches, including Brisbane Cathedral in Australia have offered sanctuary to asylum seekers facing deportation to offshore refugee camps, in a stand against the nation's immigration rules.
Syria talks: 'Bombing does not help' Cameron told as world leaders pledge funds
Billions of dollars have been pledged for victims of the Syrian war but Christian Today were told the real push must be towards peace
Russian Orthodox Church revival under Putin continues
Speaking at the Council of Bishops in Moscow, Kyrill said the ROC now numbers 34,764 churches.
Not fit for purpose? Just imagine society without the Church
Could we do more? Of course we could. However, we're doing a lot of amazing work that goes unreported, and without which the country would be a far, far worse place.
Attitudes to Islam divide Americans along party lines
Americans are divided over whether the next president should be careful not to criticise Islam or speak bluntly about extremism, even if it means criticising the religion as a whole.
Assisted suicide law looms in Canada to concern of Christian doctors
Thousands of Christian doctors in Canada are worried they could be forced to perform euthanasia under an upcoming new law.