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Religious organisations receive highest donations of all charities
Over 65-year-olds were almost three times as likely to report donating to religious causes as 16-24s.
Future of the Christian Resources Exhibition in doubt
One of the biggest Christian events in the calendar looks to have an uncertain future after its current owners decided to sell up. The Christian Resources Exhibition (CRE) is being sold by Bible Society.
'Pikachurch': Get thee to church to catch that Pokémon
Players of the newest Pokémon game released this week are discovering to their shock that, in many cases, to catch their prey they have no choice but to go to church.
Church of South India investigated over alleged financial irregularities
The Indian Economic Times reported that audits found discrepancies in the books of the Church of South India Trust Association.
Four street preachers arrested in Bristol after alleged anti-Muslim comments
The men were preaching in Broadmead, Bristol's main city centre shopping area.
Pakistan human rights lawyer who defends Christians goes into hiding after death threats
A leading Christian human rights lawyer in Pakistan has gone into hiding after receiving death threats because of the help he has given to victims of the country's blasphemy laws and other abuses.
Iraq: Dozens more murdered in latest Islamic State attack
More than 30 people were murdered and at least 60 injured in the latest Islamic State terror attack in Iraq.
'Even if he does not': How to trust God in the furnace
Our faith in God and his goodness is not dependent on him doing this one thing for us now.
New Vatican role for US archbishop signals move to a more moderate Church
The Pope has appointed a leading moderate bishop to an important post in the Vatican, signalling once more his determination to move the Catholic Church more towards the centre.
Canterbury Cathedral apologises after Argentinian visitor told, 'Dover's that way'
A member of staff at Canterbury Cathedral has sparked outrage after telling an Argentinian visitor, "Dover's that way, love" after being asked for directions.
Dallas: Five officers killed amid protests over shooting of black men by police
Five Dallas police officers have been killed and six wounded after a sniper opened fire during a protest against the recent shooting of two black men by police. An armed stand-off is ongoing.
Vatileaks trial: Priest jailed, journalists cleared over stories alleging graft
The two reporters published books last year that depicted a Vatican plagued by greed and corruption.
Removal of cross from logo of Christian school in England upsets students' parents
Parents in West Yorkshire, England are in protest after a Christian school removed a cross from its logo.
Anglican Church apologises for inhumane treatment of leprosy patients in Japan
The Anglican Church in Japan, the Nippon Sei Ko Kai (NSKK), has apologised for its participation in the inhumane treatment of leprosy patients.
Free.In.Deed campaign: Anglican mission agency to recruit 1,000 new missionaries
The Church Mission Society (CMS) in Oxford, England, is planning to recruit 1,000 new missionaries to help bring about change in different countries.
Muslim convert charged with attempt to bomb Jewish synagogue in Florida
A Florida man has been charged with attempting to damage a Jewish synagogue in addition to his previous indictment of attempting to use a weapon of mass destruction against a person or property.