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Justin Welby receives honorary degree from Durham University
The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has today been awarded an honorary degree from Durham University.
Andrae Crouch: his life and legacy
Tony Jasper profiles one of the all-time greats of gospel music.
Abbey barred from selling painting worth £150,000
Hexham Abbey has been told it cannot sell a painting worth up to £150,000 because it should be kept for the nation.
Bishop slams 'inhumane' detention of 30,000 migrants
The Bishop of Croydon has backed a time limit on detentions as some migrants are now held for more than two years.
Paris: Two dead in kosher supermarket hostage situation
Two people have died in a hostage situation in Paris, a policeman at the scene has confirmed.
Yazidis thank Pope Francis for his support
Pope Francis on Thursday was thanked by a delegation of Yazidi representatives for his love and support during their persecution at the hands of Islamic State.
Luxury hotel cancels booking for homeless people, backs down after protests
A luxury hotel has said that homeless people can stay there after all.
Kay Warren, Donald Miller, TD Jakes and thousands more pay tribute to Andrae Crouch
People across the globe have been offering tributes to Andrae Crouch, the world-renowned gospel singer who passed away on Thursday.
Florida pastor marries 20 gay couples as same-sex marriage ban lifted
A Florida pastor has celebrated the legalisation of same-sex marriage in the state with a flurry of gay weddings.
Secret to long life is faith in God, says 109-year-old
Evelyn Vigor, who celebrates her 109th birthday today, says that reducing stress and trusting in God is the best way to live a full, and long, life.
Atlanta fire chief sacked in anti-gay book row may sue city
Kelvin Cochran's case has been taken up by Alliance Defending Freedom.
#JeSuisAhmed: Separating faith from extremism
The hashtag #JeSuisAhmed has been trending on Twitter as people honour the Muslim police officer who died in the Charlie Hebdo attack in Paris on Wednesday.
India: Guru denies ordering 400 castrations
An Indian Guru who allegedly told his followers that they must be castrated in order to "meet god" is being investigated for criminal intimidation and causing grievous bodily hurt.
Qu'ran-burning pastor Terry Jones is running a French fries stand in Florida mall
Terry Jones is number two on an Al Qaeda hit list and locals have raised security concerns.
Angelina Jolie meets Pope Francis at the Vatican
Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie met Pope Francis yesterday after a screening at the Vatican of her film 'Unbroken'.
Terror preacher Abu Hamza will be sentenced today
The activist behind British shoe bomber Richard Reid faces life in jail