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'Honour God with your body': How misunderstanding the soul leads us into sin
Anwar Ali's treatment of his own body is an example of religion gone wrong. There's no hard and fast boundary between the physical and the spiritual, says Mark Woods.
Vatican vows to 'slave-proof' its supply chains
The Vatican has promised to "slave-proof" its supply chains, with a commitment to guaranteeing that no forced labour is used.
Son of kidnapped Burkina Faso missionaries pleads for their release
The son of kidnapped missionaries Ken and Jocelyn Elliott has pleaded for their release as the elderly couple's whereabouts remain unknown.
Pope Francis faces traditionalist criticism over plans to commemorate Reformation
Traditionalist Roman Catholics have hit back at the Vatican over plans for joint commemorations of the beginning of the Reformation next year.
Jakarta: Thousands of Muslims and Catholics unite to march against terror
Muslims and Catholics united in Jakarta on Sunday to march through the capital after suicide attacks killed seven and wounded 26.
Church of Ireland challenged by report on homosexuality
Members of the Anglican Church of Ireland are being asked to consider whether the Church should change its mind on homosexuality as it has in the past on women, slavery, contraception and the remarriage of divorcees.
Syrian Archbishop: Using hunger as a weapon of war is 'shameful'
A Syrian Archbishop has condemned the use of hunger as a "weapon" in war while saying, although there are difficulties, there is no excuse for aid not to be reaching people in desperate need.
Pakistani boy chops off own hand after being accused of blasphemy
A Pakistani boy chopped off his own hand in repentance after being falsely accused of blasphemy.
World Evangelical Alliance opens New York training centre
The building is near New York city, where WEA has its general office, and is intended to serve as a centre for evangelicalism worldwide.
Banning the veil: A triumph for women's freedom or state interference with religion?
What did David Cameron actually say, and how should we understand the issues?
Lebanon: Rival Christian presidential candidates unite for sake of 'national interest'
A Lebanese Christian leader has endorsed his arch-rival for presidency in a hope to unite Lebanon's Christian community and break the 20-month political stalemate that has been damaging his country.
Birmingham church leaders sign tea-drinking pledge to oppose anti-Islam march
The Bishop of Birmingham is among those urging people who oppose the anti-Islam group Pegida to share a cup of tea with someone from another ethnic, cultural or religious background.
Nicky Morgan launches 'educate against hate' in latest anti-extremism drive
An "educate against hate" website was launched today as part of a renewed drive to protect children from "the spell of twisted ideologies".
5 ways the Church can tackle gender inequality
Hannah Mudge offers five changes the Church could make to truly live out a commitment to equality.
More aid reaches besieged Syrian towns, say UN, Red Cross
Access to the towns, where people are reported to have died of starvation, was granted earlier this month.
A world divided: Elites descend on Swiss Alps amid rising inequality
Politicians and business leaders gathering in the Swiss Alps this week face an increasingly divided world.