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Timetable slips for Methodist statement on same-sex marriage
The Methodist Church will not consider a statement aimed at potentially redefining marriage to include same-sex couples at its forthcoming conference after a working group was hit by unexpected delays.
Westminster Abbey to open previously hidden gallery regarded as 'best view in Europe'
A previously hidden space on top of Westminster Abbey in London which was once used for storage has been turned into a new gallery with a spectacular view on the nave that opens to the public on June 11.
All the lonely people: thank God the church is there
As our great brands disappear from the high street, it is deeply worrying to think about who will still be there with the time to show some care to those who are lost and lonely.
Catholic Church in Australia to enter redress scheme for sex abuse survivors
The Catholic Church in Australia has committed to taking part in a new national redress scheme for survivors of institutional child sexual abuse, two top religious groups said today.
Dean of York in row with parents after air rifles discovered in Minster School
The dean of York is facing a backlash from parents at a leading prep school after the head teacher and two well-liked senior members of staff were frogmarched off the site following the discovery of an unsecured air rifle.
Evangelical Alliance warns Theresa May not to 'interfere' in Northern Ireland's abortion law
The Evangelical Alliance has issued a stark warning to Theresa May not to 'interfere' in Northern Irish affairs when it comes to abortion, saying the UK government 'cannot' legislate on the matter as it is devolved.
Liberty University to produce feature film 'The Trump Prophecy'
Liberty University students and faculty are helping produce an 85-minute feature film that will be shown in over 1,000 theatres nationwide highlighting one man's "Trump prophecy" and a movement of prayer that led up to the election of President Donald Trump.
New law protecting religious conscience rights of adoption agencies signed into law in Kansas
New legislation that protects the religious rights of foster care and adoption agencies has been signed into law by Kansas Gov. Jeff Colyer.
Christians in Europe more likely to express anti-Muslim and anti-Jewish views than religious 'nones'
Christians in Europe are more likely to oppose immigration and express anti-Muslim and anti-Jewish views than non-religious groups, a major new survey has found.
Gaza militants launch heaviest barrage in years against Israel
Palestinian militants launched their heaviest barrages against Israel since the 2014 Gaza war on Tuesday and Israeli aircraft struck back in a surge of fighting after weeks of border violence.
10 beheaded in Mozambique suspected Islamist attack
Mozambique's state radio service has announced the beheading of 10 people including children in an area where previous Islamist attacks have been reported.
Ireland's abortion referendum: Our commitment to unborn children remains unchanged, says Cardinal Nichols
The head of the Catholic Church in England and Wales has offered his 'prayerful support' to Irish archbishops following the referendum on abortion in Ireland.
Dynamite Dan: Lessons of faith from a 1980s computer game
What if the best is something you've yet to experience? What if you're not alone in the universe? What if you're no longer a slave but a son.
School principal resigns after punishing students with Bible reading
The principal of North Bend High School in Oregon has reportedly stepped down from his post following complaints that students have been forced to read from the Bible as a form of punishment.
2,000 flock to UK's first 'Bible based play centre' in opening month
More than 2,000 parents and children are flocking to the UK's first 'Bible based play centre' set up in Manchester.
Make A Meal Of It: Christian charities in fight against loneliness
Christians Together Against Loneliness is aimed at helping older people in particular who might feel isolated or cut off from wider society.