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Ending extreme poverty is a 'moral and spiritual imperative' say faith leaders
More than 30 faith leaders have launched a call to action to end "the scourge of extreme poverty" by 2030.
10 things you'll only find at Spring Harvest
Christian festivals are a rare breed.
Justin Welby to persecuted Christians: 'God feels our suffering, our horror, our sadness'
The Archbishop of Canterbury has described the situation in Iraq and Syria as "the worst...that has been faced for centuries".
Has the tomb of Jesus and his family been found? In a word, no.
Claims by an Israeli geologist are deeply suspect, writes Mark Woods.
Church of England should allow gay clergy to marry, says bishop
Bishop of Buckingham Alan Wilson has urged politicians to intervene to the "manifest injustice" where the established Church is permitted to deny marriage to its gay clergy.
ISIS 'demand $30m ransom for Assyrian hostages'
More than 250 Assyrian hostages held by Islamic State could be released in return for up to $30 million dollars, an official has said.
Kenyan cardinal calls for crackdown on extremism following Garissa massacre
"The time has come for Kenyans to be more patriotic. Let us all be our brothers' and sisters' keepers," said Archbishop of Nairobi Cardinal John Njue.
Mother of Boston Marathon bomber says Americans are the real terrorists
The mother of the Boston Marathon bomber found guilty yesterday has declared on social media in Russia that the real terrorists are the Americans.
Obama calls for end to 'gay conversion therapies'
Following the death of transgender youth Leelah Alcorn, President Obama has responded to a petition calling for an end to conversion therapies aimed at reorienting gay, lesbian and transgender youth.
100 seminaries in the US and Canada see rise in student numbers
Enrolment has increased at 100 seminaries belonging to the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) in the past five years, with some programmes growing by more than 50 per cent.
PLO says it won't support Syrian army drive to regain Yarmouk camp from Islamic State
Militants have seized large parts of the refugee camp on the outskirts of Damascus.
Polls show Labour ahead of Tories by up to six per cent
Four opinion polls show that Labour has taken the lead over the Conservatives.
Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei warns of 'devilish' intentions of US, demands lifting of all sanctions
Iran's Supreme Leader wants sanctions lifted as soon as a deal is agreed.
A.D. The Bible Continues sometimes strays from scripture, producer Mark Burnett admits
Producers of A.D. The Bible Continues have acknowledged that they took some creative liberties with the 12-part miniseries, saying that audiences will recognise elements of House of Cards and Game of Thrones in the show.
Texas businesses warn of 'Indiana-like backlash' if state introduces similar religious freedom law
An association of businesses in the state of Texas warns of a backlash similar to Indiana if the state passes two religious freedom laws.
'Tolerance is a two-way street' - presidential candidate Rick Santorum
Former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum has weighed in on the debate surrounding Indiana's Religious Freedom Restoration Act, saying that tolerance should be a "two-way street".