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Pastor shot hours after praying at Ted Cruz rally
Pastor shot hours after praying at Ted Cruz rally

A pastor in Idaho was shot yesterday hours after he led a prayer rally for Ted Cruz.

Queen \'opposed gay marriage because of her strong Christian faith\'
Queen 'opposed gay marriage because of her strong Christian faith'

The Queen did not believe gay marriage should have been allowed, a source told the Daily Mail.

When is Maundy Thursday in 2016? Key dates for Easter
When is Maundy Thursday in 2016? Key dates for Easter

Maundy Thursday is the day on which Christians remember the Last Supper.

Video footage emerges that could prove chimpanzees believe in God
Video footage emerges that could prove chimpanzees believe in God

A researcher in wildlife at the University of Humboldt in Berlin found a group of wild chimpanzees engaging in what could be religious rituals.

60,000 Iranians download Bible using new anonymous app
60,000 Iranians download Bible using new anonymous app

Tens of thousands of Iranians have downloaded the Bible in the past six months under a new initiative by Christian broadcaster.

\'Panic-driven\' and \'concerning\': MPs condemn plans for Ofsted to inspect churches
'Panic-driven' and 'concerning': MPs condemn plans for Ofsted to inspect churches

Proposals that would allow Ofsted to inspect churches, youth clubs and other out-of-school settings have been dealt a blow by MPs.

Patrick Sookhdeo charged with indecent assault
Patrick Sookhdeo charged with indecent assault

Patrick Sookhdeo, the former international director of Barnabas Aid International, has been charged with carrying out an indecent assault on a woman in East London almost 40 years ago.

Saeed Abedini: \'I saw Christians convert to Islam in prison\'
Saeed Abedini: 'I saw Christians convert to Islam in prison'

Saeed Abedini has urged his followers to stay strong after seeing Christians turn to Islam under pressure in prison.

Mark Driscoll denies racketeering, calls claims \'false and malicious\'
Mark Driscoll denies racketeering, calls claims 'false and malicious'

Former Mars Hill Pastor Mark Driscoll denies allegations made against him in a new lawsuit.

Former Archbishop is \'appalled\' by CofE\'s treatment of Bishop George Bell
Former Archbishop is 'appalled' by CofE's treatment of Bishop George Bell

Former Archbishop of Canterbury George Carey has said he is "appalled" at how the Church of England has destroyed the reputation of the wartime Bishop of Chichester, George Bell.

Pope Francis sees \'Arab invasion\' bringing positive changes to Europe, enhancing it
Pope Francis sees 'Arab invasion' bringing positive changes to Europe, enhancing it

Pope Francis has described the influx of migrants into Europe as an "Arab invasion'' that could bring about change and enhance the continent for the better.

Bangladesh may drop Islam as state religion amid Islamist attacks against minorities
Bangladesh may drop Islam as state religion amid Islamist attacks against minorities

Amid a spate of attacks against people of other faiths, Bangladesh is reportedly considering abandoning Islam as its official religion.

U.S. deploying nuke-capable B-52 bombers to join fight against ISIS in Syria and Iraq
U.S. deploying nuke-capable B-52 bombers to join fight against ISIS in Syria and Iraq

America will be sending nuclear capable B-52 bombers to the Middle East to fight the extremist group Islamic State (ISIS), according to defence officials.

The line between desiring financial security and materialism
The line between desiring financial security and materialism

The world today revolves around the idea that the more money you have, the better off you are. But it's baffling how so many tycoons who reach the peak of economic gain find out that money is not as satisfying as many people think.

Nanny who says Allah \'ordered\' her to cut off girl\'s head faces Russia murder charge
Nanny who says Allah 'ordered' her to cut off girl's head faces Russia murder charge

An Uzbek babysitter who confessed to the crime of decapitating a four-year old girl under her care because she was "ordered'' by Allah to carry out the grisly killing, has been formally charged with murder in the case, according to reports.

South Dakota\'s Republican governor vetoes bathroom bill that seeks to protect privacy of students in school
South Dakota's Republican governor vetoes bathroom bill that seeks to protect privacy of students in school

Republican South Dakota Gov. Dennis Daugaard vetoed a bathroom bill that lawmakers said would protect the privacy of students at school.