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Pastor steps down over 'Bruce Jenner is still a man' church sign
The pastor of a church in northern California has resigned after posting a controversial sign saying that transgender reality star Caitlyn Jenner was still a man.
Bishop refusing to allow same-sex marriage ceremonies says he will appeal disciplinary action
Bishop Michael Curry, who last year wed Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, has partially restricted the ministry of Bishop William Love over his refusal to perform same-sex marriage ceremonies.
Most millennials support restrictions on abortion as NY Governor Cuomo pushes for greater liberalisation
New research into the views of millennials on abortion has found that most oppose the termination of pregnancies without any legal restrictions.
Arab Christians furious at 'McJesus' artwork depicting crucified Ronald McDonald
Hundreds of Arab Christians have clashed with police in the Israeli town of Haifa over a 'blasphemous' piece in the town's Museum of Art.
Trump threatens Turkey with 'economic devastation' if it attacks US-allied Kurds
President Donald Trump threatened Turkey with economic devastation if it attacks a US-allied Kurdish militia in Syria.
Millions expected at world's largest pilgrim festival
During the eight-week festival at Prayagraj in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, authorities expect up to 150 million people.
Church raising money to help workers affected by US government shutdown
As the partial federal government shutdown moves toward a fourth week, a historic church in Memphis, Tennessee, has stepped in to help their affected members weather an uncertain period of missed paychecks.
Rodrigo Duterte curses at bishops as Catholic Church continues to criticise his war on drugs
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte turned on the country's Catholic bishops once again on Thursday, calling them 'sons of bitches'.
German Christian family loses appeal over homeschooling
Petra and Dirk Wunderlich, from Darmstadt, had refused to send their children to school, which is illegal in Germany.
'The whole country is a prison': UN slams North Korea on human rights
'The reality for human rights on the ground remains unchanged and continues to be extremely serious.'
Human rights court to hear case against Belgium over euthanasia of depressed woman
A legal challenge brought against Belgium by a man whose depressed mother was euthanised is to be heard by the European Court of Human Rights.
How a Bible app is growing churches in a Ugandan refugee camp
Rev Alex Sokiri and his wife Harriet fled an armed raid on their town in Kajo Keji in South Sudan in July 2016, leaving all their possessions behind.
Congo presidential loser's supporters cry foul after surprise result
The electoral commission (CENI) announced around 3 am (0200 GMT) that opposition leader Felix Tshisekedi had won the chaotic December 30 vote.
As tensions rise, Congo's Protestants call for election results to be released
The presidential election was held after President Joseph Kabila stepped down in what would be the first democratic transfer of power since DRC's independence.
Franklin Graham slams Christian Bale for Golden Globes quip: 'Satan is a real being'
Welsh-born actor Bale portrayed former US vice president Dick Cheney in the film Vice, saying in his speech: 'Thank you to Satan for giving me inspiration on how to play this role.'
Millions of Filipinos display Catholic devotion in Black Nazarene procession
Hundreds of thousands of Filipinos joined an annual procession in the Philippine capital to kiss or touch a centuries-old black wooden statue of Jesus Christ.