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Pope Francis explains importance of wine in Catholic rituals, citing Jesus' first miracle of turning water to wine in Cana wedding
A wedding without wine is shameful! Thus said Pope Francis as he explained how wine is central to marking the joy of a new marriage in the Roman Catholic Church.
Ramadan dispute leads to fire causing £8m damage in German refugee camp
A dispute over Ramadan meals led to the destruction of a shelter in a German refugee camp, causing £8m worth of damage, according to German investigators.
Hillary Clinton finds herself in conflict with her Church on abortion and gay rights
Although looking jubilant after clinching the Democratic Party's presidential nomination on Tuesday, Hillary Clinton may have something to worry about in her quest for the White House concerning her religious affiliation.
Donald Trump turns repentant, says he will ask God for forgiveness as he explains how he views Jesus Christ
"I will be asking for forgiveness [from God]." Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump made this remark in a recent interview with noted columnist and author Cal Thomas, thus effectively retracting an earlier statement he made that he had never felt the need for repentance and to ask for God's forgiveness.
Archbishop Desmond Tutu nominates Palestinian leader for Nobel Prize
Marwan Barghouti has been behind bars since 2002. He was found guilty by Israel of murder in 2004.
Euro 2016: 5 ideas to get your church involved
The UEFA Euro 2016 will be on the world's hearts and minds and, as usual, provide a great opportunity for your church to reach people who would not normally consider entering the building.
ISIS' relentless destruction of ancient heritage sites, and what it means for Iraq's religious communities
News broke on Wednesday that ISIS militants in Iraq have destroyed another ancient temple; that of Nabu in the Assyrian city of Nimrud.
(((Fightback))) How Twitter users are taking on anti-Semitism
User names with three brackets are appearing in a show of defiance against racists who've used the symbol for the past two years...
Bible store causes amusement by posting quote mocking Christianity
A Christian Bible store has caused amusement online after sharing a quote that mocked Christianity.
Desmond Tutu's daughter: 'Incredibly sad' to leave priesthood
Archbishop Desmond Tutu's daughter has said she is "incredibly sad" to leave the preisthood after her same-sex marriage to Marceline van Furth.
Archbishop of York: 'My conscience tells me I must vote Remain'
The Archbishop of York has said his conscience tells him to vote in favour of the European Union.
Modern pagans: Are the Greek gods on their way back?
It's still a tiny minority, but there is a serious attempt to revive the worship of the old gods in Greece.
It's not you, it's me: How the religion of self is pushing God to the margins
Barna's president David Kinnaman says a new "morality of self-fulfilment" has replaced Christianity as the culture's moral norm.
Palestinians barred from Israel after deadliest attack on Tel Aviv in months
More than 80,000 Palestinians were barred from entry to Israel on Thursday after four people were killed in a shooting attack in Tel Aviv.
Texas county yields to atheists' demand, agrees to remove cross decals on police patrol vehicles
A Texas county has agreed to remove Latin cross decals on sheriff office's patrol vehicles to settle a lawsuit filed by an atheist group.
Baptist church signs point out that 'Allah is not our God' and that 'Muhammad is not greater than Jesus'
A small Baptist church in Hood River, Oregon, has put up signs to emphasise that "Allah is not our God" and that Islamic prophet "Muhammad is not greater than Jesus."