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CofE refutes claim that majority of faith schools are illegally denying places to children
The Church of England has refuted claims that virtually all faith schools in England are breaking the law.
Bishop of London: The only division that matters is whether a church is dead or alive
The key to growth is whether a church is dead or alive, not whether it is is Anglican or not, Bishop of London Richard Chartres said yesterday.
Trump on Syrian refugees: 'If I win, I'll send them back'
Donald Trump has promised to send all Syrian refugees back home if he becomes president.
Afghan forces retake Kunduz city centre from Taliban
Afghan troops recaptured the centre of the strategic northern city of Kunduz on Thursday after fierce clashes with Taliban militants, three days after losing the provincial capital in a humbling defeat for Kabul and its US allies.
Pope's meeting with Kim Davis chills gay Catholics
Many gay Catholic Americans felt shock and disappointment on Wednesday as they awoke to news that Pope Francis had secretly met with a Kentucky county clerk who has refused to issue marriage license to same-sex couples.
'If you think you know everything about God, then your religious faith is at fault' says Vatican's new astronomer
Religious people should not be afraid of the scientific study of celestial objects, according to the new head of Vatican Observatory.
The Martian: The parable of the lost sheep gets a space-age reboot
Martin Saunders gives a spoiler-free review of Matt Damon's latest movie - a beautiful, brilliantly-written masterpiece.
Israel undermines US peace effort, Palestinian Abbas tells UN
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Wednesday accused Israel of sabotaging US efforts to broker peace and said Israeli security operations at the Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem could lead to a religious war.
Franklin Graham on Russian airstrikes in Syria: They're helping save Christian lives
There is no question that the Russian airstrikes in Syria would cause a lot of trouble and damage, but American evangelist Franklin Graham believes that there would still be some good that can come out from it.
Lord Shaftesbury: Remembering Britain's great Christian reformer
Shaftesbury was an evangelical Christian and social reformer, an aristocrat who spent his life working on behalf of those who had nothing.
Pope shows he values religious freedom by seeing Kim Davis, says Franklin Graham
During his 10-day visit in the United States and Cuba, Pope Francis held a meeting with embattled Rowan County clerk Kim Davis, who was thrust into the spotlight after she refused to sign same-sex marriage certificates.
Boy battling cancer breaks down in tears as Tim Tebow visits and hugs him in hospital
Christian football player Tim Tebow might not have been successful in his National Football League (NFL) comeback with the Philadelphia Eagles, but he still managed to use his ties with the NFL to uplift the spirits of a young fan who is battling cancer.
Rick Warren shares steps on how best to read the Bible to boost spiritual growth
Saddleback Church Pastor Rick Warren said that daily devotionals are necessary for Christians' spiritual growth. However, even if Christians are motivated to read the Bible and pray, they have no clue how to do it or where to start.
Obama, Putin agree on need to end Mideast carnage but clash over Assad role in Syria
US President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin have failed to arrive at a common goal of letting the Syrian leader retain power after their meeting in New York, Monday, CNN said.
Pope Francis, President Obama far apart on issues of religious freedom and gay rights
Pope Francis and US President Barack Obama may have agreed on some important political issues but did not see eye to eye on issues of religious freedom and gay rights.
'American ISIS leader owned me,' says escaped 19-year-old Yazidi sex slave
A 19-year-old Yazidi woman, who reportedly escaped from being a "sex slave" for the Islamic State claims she was 'owned' by a young American, who is also one of ISIS's top brass.