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Iranian Shi'ites believe end of world is near, and nuke deal gives them the opportunity to make that happen, says Rick Santorum
Muslims belonging to the radical Shi'ite sect in both Iran and Iraq believe that the "end of the world is going to come within their lifetime" because their regime preaches an "apocalyptic version" of Islam, Republican US presidential hopeful Rick Santorum said during the second Republican presidential debate in California on Wednesday.
DSEI weapons fair: Christians protest at ongoing arms trade
The world's largest weapons fair ends today in London and has been the source of a heated debate among Christian protest groups.
Pope Francis says it's a closed book, but some Catholic women are getting ordained anyway
A Catholic organisation advocating women's ordination have organised a conference days before Pope Francis is due to speak in Philadelphia.
Did PM David Cameron liken gay union critics to 'Neanderthals'? Book says so
British Prime Minister David Cameron has privately called on those who oppose same-sex marriage as "Neanderthals," a new biography written by Sir Anthony Seldon and Peter Snowdon revealed.
Christian missionary to return to Congo to fight for man accused of her shooting
Nine months after being shot by two armed robbers, a UK missionary will return to the Democratic Republic of Congo to fight for her alleged attacker.
Archbishop Welby launches monastic community at Lambeth Palace
Young people and their families gathered in the Archbishop's Chapel at Lambeth Palace today to celebrate the launch of the community of St Anselm; a monastic-style year-long programme focussed on prayer and service to the poor.
Everest: How a chilling blockbuster points the way to Christian unity
Everest: How a chilling blockbuster points the way to Christian unity
Evangelical church faces charity watchdog investigation over finances
The Charity Commission has launched a statutory inquiry into Rhema Church in Croydon, London.
Is President Obama treating Pope Francis as a 'political toy' by inviting gay Christians, radical nun, transgender to meet pontiff?
When Pope Francis goes to the White House next week as part of his US visit, among those who will be there are openly gay Christians, a radical nun and a transgender.
White House invites LGBT Christians to Pope Francis' Visit
The White House has invited several opponents to traditional catholic teaching for Pope Francis' visit next week.
The 'forgotten' war in Yemen and how the West is fuelling it
Oxfam says it's "among the worst humanitarian crises in the world."
UK policy towards Pakistan dangerous for Christians, say campaigners
Thousands of persecuted Pakistani Christians seeking asylum are being rejected because of misleading UK policies.
If anyone can bring change to Cuba, it is Pope Francis
Before he visits the United States, Pope Francis will spend three days in Cuba. After all these years, some are daring to hope he might broker a lifting the crippling US embargo.
Hidden Christians: How Japan tried and failed to exterminate Christianity
Japan's 'Hidden Christians' are being recognised in an exhibition showcasing the moving story of Christians who remained true to their faith without priests, seminaries or churches.
Obamacare's contraceptive provisions violate religious freedom, court rules
A US Court of Appeals has ruled that accommodation under the Obama administration's Affordable Health Care Act contraceptive mandate for religious organizations violates religious freedom.
Nuns in corsets and pole-dancing round a cross: Madonna in new Catholic-baiting row
Her song Holy Water saw her strip off her skirt to reveal a skimpy nun's habit costume.