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Boom in Jedi Church members ahead of Star Wars: The Force Awakens premiere
The Jedi Church is attracting more than a thousand new followers every day ahead of the UK premiere of the latest in the Star Wars franchise on Wednesday, its leaders say.
Christian landlady ordered to take course in Islam after assault conviction
A Christian landlord, who was ordered to take a course in introductory Islam after bullying her Muslim tenants, has appealed saying it violates her constitutional rights.
Christmas is a chance to tell people about Jesus. Don't let your rules get in the way...
Believe it or not, there are churches in the UK and the US that you could walk into this week and you wouldn't have any idea Christmas was approaching. Neither the decoration, nor the worship would give it away.
Bishop Rachel Treweek says lack of religious TV over Christmas is 'offensive'
The first woman diocesan bishop has slammed the BBC for not having enough religious programming scheduled over Christmas, branding it "offensive".
Emanuel AME pastor sues former church members over financial mismanagement claims
The acting pastor of Emanuel AME Church, where nine parishioners were shot dead in June, is suing 11 members of his former church, citing defamation of character.
Serial podcast returns: is its subject a hero or a deserter? And is he a Christian?
Like most superlatives, the word 'phenomenon' is handed out far too cheaply these days.
Egypt: Coptic leaders call for an end to 'exploitative' blasphemy law
Coptic Christian leaders in Egypt have condemned the country's blasphemy law, which they claim is used to "exploit" the Coptic community.
Middle East peace impossible without Christians, says Baghdad patriarch
Patriarch Sako told Catholic News Service that there were growing tensions between Sunni and Shiite Muslims who "are killing each other".
Convert or we'll behead you, ISIS told abducted priest
Syriac Catholic priest Rev Jacques Mourad was abducted from the Mar Moussa monastery.
Apostle Paul would be 'horrified' by Vatican's position on Judaism, say Jews for Jesus
Jews for Jesus has slammed a document released by the Vatican last week that said Catholics don't need to convert Jewish people.
Gambia declared an 'Islamic Republic'
Gambia has been declared an Islamic Republic by president Yahya Jammeh, who insisted that the West African country will still "respect the rights of all citizens and non-citizens", regardless of their faith.
Gay priest banned from taking services after marrying partner
The Church of England has been accused of "institutional homophobia" over a decision to ban a gay clergyman from taking services after he married his partner.
Kenya speaks out on split from US church over homosexuality
The Anglican Church of Kenya remains in a state of "impaired communion" with The Episcopal Church of the United States.
Evangelical Christian professor dons hijab because 'we worship the same God'
A professor at an evangelical college in America has decided to wear a hijab for advent to show solidarity with Muslim women.
Pope acts again to speed up annulments
The Pope has made good his pledge to improve the marriage annulment process for Catholics. However, the latest changes he made to simplify the legal procedure will affect just the minority of cases that go to appeal.
Smiling cancer-stricken singer Joey Feek out of bed and teaching her daughter Indy: Last Christmas together?
It will be a bittersweet Christmas for country singing duo Joey and Rory Feek this year since they will be able to enjoy the holidays as a family, and yet it might also be their last.