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Asperging the asparagus: Why the Church of England is being mercilessly mocked for its latest service of blessing
As part of the British Asparagus Festival Worcester Cathedral has held a service of blessing for asparagus. And it has been the butt of asparagus jokes ever since.
Two Aleppo Bishops abducted in 2013 'are still alive,' says Beirut Bishop
Two bishops of Aleppo abducted in 2013 in Syria are still alive, according to the Syriac Orthodox Bishop of Beirut, Daniel Kourie.
Massive investment will fund excavation of site where Peter baptised Cornelius
Ancient Caesarea is being excavated and made accessible to visitors in a major new project.
Catholic bishop retires early â at 71 â so he can go out and evangelise the world
An elderly Italian bishop has retired early in order to become an evangelist.
German evangelical church apologises for role in Namibian genocide
The German evangelical church has issued an apology for its role in Namibian genocide at the start of the 20th century.
Pope Francis gives TED talk calling for for 'tenderness' revolution
Pope Francis called on people to be humble and show 'tenderness' towards one another in yet another ground-breaking communications move, this time delivering the first ever papal 'TED' talk.
Jewish and Muslim leaders warn against voting for 'dangerous' Marine Le Pen in French election
Jewish as well as Muslim leaders have lamented the success of the French far-right candidate Marine Le Pen in getting through to the second round in the presidential contest, and warned voters now to reject the 'dangerous' candidate.
Pope Francis issues video message to Egyptians, saying the world needs 'peace, love and mercy'
Pope Francis has issued a video message to the people of Egypt ahead of his visit to the country later this week, saying that the war-torn world needs 'peace, love and mercy'.
Christian Pakistani family's 14-year old daughter kidnapped at gunpoint
A Christian Pakistani family have reported that their 14-year old daughter was abducted during an armed robbery of the family's home
Can John Wesley teach us how to campaign in a general election?
One of the most depressing things about the current general election campaign is the amplification on social media of our worst instincts.
Who is the greatest Christian alive today?
If you were asked to suggest the greatest Christian people alive today, who would you put into your 'top five'?
David Irving praises Manchester University for refusal to restrict his books, attacks 'Jewess' campaigner
The convicted Holocaust denier David Irving has praised Manchester University for its refusal to move his books away from 'open access'.
China bans religious names in ongoing crackdown
Chinese officials have banned dozens of baby names with a religious meaning in an ongoing crackdown that could lead to families being denied education and healthcare.
Evangelicals and Pentecostal Christians expect - and are prepared to endure - persecution
Evangelicals and pentecostals are more likely to be persecuted for their faith than others Christians, a new report is claiming.
Archaeologists uncover ancient Viking settlement underneath historic church ruins in Norway
The demolished St. Clement's church, where Olaf II of Norway was enshrined, held more secrets than originally thought
Many believe Ethiopia was the first country to accept Christianity â now for some it is being outlawed
Christianity could be outlawed in Ethiopia for smaller congregations and house churches where a worshippers meet for less formal prayer or smaller services.