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Michael Gove says his Christianity informs his justice policy: 'I believe in redemption'
Justice secretary Michael Gove said his Christian faith informs his prison policies, telling a critical Tory MP "I believe in redemption".
Why is the idea of women worshiping at the Western Wall significant?
The Israeli government is about to vote on whether to allow men and women to pray together at the Western Wall. What's the significance?
'Convert or leave': Minority Muslim group threatened in Indonesia as persecution grows
A minority Muslim group has been ordered to convert to Sunni Islam or face expulsion in Indonesia.
Ofsted chief backs ban on face veils in schools
Ofsted inspectors can downgrade schools for wearing the veil if it is a "barrier from learning", the chief inspector announced.
Bill to restrict Sharia courts is a 'light at the end of the tunnel' for Muslim women, says Baroness Cox
Muslim women have welcomed the success of a proposed bill demanding that the rights of women be protected in Sharia courts in the UK, according to a Christian member of the House of Lords, Baroness Cox.
Women bishops one year on: Why it's still a cause for celebration
It's been a year since Libby Lane was consecrated as Bishop of Stockport, and it's a cause for celebration.
Iraqi Christians seek refuge in Czech Republic after asylum offer
Ten Iraqi Christians have arrived in Prague after the Czech Republic agreed to resettle more than 150 asylum seekers.
Pope meets Iranian president, asks him to help stop Middle East terrorism
President Rouhani is on a four-day visit to Italy and France aimed at building diplomatic and commercial relationships.
Of mice and men: How archaeology confirms a Bible story
Like all of the Assyrian kings Sennacherib was a brutal ruler who governed by fear.
Evangelical church to appeal ruling saying it cannot advise parents to 'lovingly spank' children
An evangelical church in South Africa will appeal a human rights ruling that it cannot advise congregants to "lovingly spank their children", according to the Telegraph.
Pope releases Lent message: The real poor are those who consider themselves rich
The Pontiff focuses on mercy and attacks those "who consider themselves rich" in a message entitled "I desire mercy and not sacrifice".
Turkey: Ancient church discovered in underground city
An underground church containing frescoes that may date back to the 12th century has been discovered in the Cappadocia region of Turkey.
Why winning the lottery won't satisfy your soul
As a Worcester woman waits to hear whether she can claim a £33 million prize, Mark Woods asks if a big Lottery win will make you happy â and does it matter?
UN Secretary-General says religion should be a bridge, not a wedge, in Middle East
The United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon addressed the Muslim-led conference in Morocco.
Hilary Clinton: I am disappointed Christianity has been used to condemn and judge
US Presidential hopeful Hilary Clinton gave an unusual insight into her faith at as she spoke to voters in the crucial state of Iowa on Monday.
Government defeated by bishop's motion on child poverty
Bishop leads charge to keep income related measurements of poverty