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Turkey: Christians fear state interference in churches
Religious minorities fear that state interference in churches could increase, after a request was made for the government to fund the salaries of clergy and pastoral workers.
Ofsted chief: Sunday schools could be inspected under counter-extremism measures
Sunday schools will be subject to Ofsted inspections "if there are concerns" with how they are run, the chief of the body has admitted.
Southern Baptist mission board laying off staff to cut costs
The International Mission Board of the giant Southern Baptist Convention is to close its communications centre in Richmond, Virginia at the end of April .
Multicoloured martyrs, an urban elephant and telephone boxes full of fish: Lumiere London in pictures
Westminster Abbey will light up the darkness this weekend as London's biggest-ever festival of light begins. Lumiere London will see the iconic architecture of Westminster Abbey, along with 30 other locations across London, transformed by technicolour light installations.
Gay MP and former vicar quits Church of England over its stance on homosexuality
A former Vicar who resigned his living and became an MP after deciding being gay was incompatible with priesthood has now left the Anglican Church altogether.
Primates Meeting: What you need to know about why gay marriage could still split the Church
The Primates Meeting at Canterbury yesterday suspended the US Episcopal Church from membership for three years because of its endorsement of same-sex marriage.
The Pope took 2,000 homeless people, refugees and prisoners to the circus in Rome
The Vatican hosted 2,000 homeless people, refugees and prisoners at the Rony Roller circus on Thursday afternoon, where medics were also on hand to give free check-ups to those who needed it.
Catholic peer attacks government's failure to protect Christians fleeing ISIS' 'campaign of total annihilation'
A Catholic peer has delivered a blistering attack on the government for disregarding the plight of Christian Syrian refugees while prioritising Muslims and gay people.
Ebola: New case in Sierra Leone just hours after West Africa marked clear of the virus
Just hours after the World Health Organisation said the Ebola outbreak was over, Sierra Leone has confirmed a new death from the disease.
Pastors at high risk of stress and psychological problems in Sweden
Priests, pastors and ministers are working more hours than teachers and those in the tech industry according to separate research. That's despite figures showing that Sweden has one of the lowest rates of church attendance in the West.
The Revenant: the Oscar favourite is packed full of Christian themes
Martin Saunders reviews The Revenant, Alejandro G. Iñárritu's endurance epic which this week picked up 12 Oscar nominations.
Episcopal Church Primate pledges to stay in the Anglican Communion
The US Episcopal Church will continue to "walk" with the 37 other provinces of the Anglican Communion in spite of being sanctioned by their fellow Primates for consecrating gay bishops and approving gay marriage.
Prayer for the day: Finding rest in a fast-paced world
Jesus was known for spending much time on his own or with a small group of confidantes, retreating away for prayer and reflection.
Christian leader Bill Gothard sued again for sexual abuse
Christian leader Bill Gothard has received another lawsuit, which was filed by an additional ten women who claim to have been sexually abused by Gothard.
Iran says it has removed core from Arak reactor in key nuclear deal step
Removal of the core from the Arak reactor will largely eliminate its ability to yield nuclear bomb-grade plutonium.
Bring Back Our Girls: Nigeria announces fresh investigation into Chibok kidnappings
A statement said a panel would be announced soon by the National Security Adviser.