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Singing Irish priest Father Ray Kelly to release debut album
Singing Irish priest Ray Kelly to release debut album

'New era' hailed in Evangelical-Roman Catholic relationships
Pope Francis and representatives of the World Evangelical Alliance signal common ground.

Destiny's Child's Michelle Williams and Preachers of LA's Dietrick Haddon debut new reality TV show 'Fix My Choir'
Michelle Williams and Dietrick Haddon will be serving some honest truths to gospel choirs across the US in their reality TV show, Fix My Choir.

Spanish nurse who survived Ebola thanks God for saving her life, but criticises decision to put down her dog
The Spanish nurse who recovered from Ebola has paid tribute to God and the health care workers who nursed her back to health.

Krish Kandiah: four things the Church can learn from the U2/Apple fiasco
It hasn't been the greatest couple of months PR-wise for U2. Krish Kandiah wonders if there are any lessons for our evangelism.

No charges for Israel over Gaza flotilla killings
International Criminal Court says crimes were on too small a scale.
Jessa Duggar is loving married life with 'best friend' Ben Seewald as she shares surprisingly intimate photo of them kissing
But the newlyweds clearly didn't intend for every kiss to be private, as Jessa has just shared a surprisingly intimate photo with all her Instagram followers of the pair enjoying a tender smooch.

The brutal truth behind forced abortions in China
Nobel peace prize nominee Chen Guangcheng has accused the Chinese government of having "contempt for the lives of human beings".

Archbishop on murdered soccer captain: melt down illegal guns
The Archbishop of Cape Town has joined a campaign to halt South Africa's gun violence.

Historian Dan Snow says there is too much religion in Remembrance Day
Too much religious influence in Remembrance Day ceremonies means people are in danger of "switching off" and forgetting what is being commemorated, historian Dan Snow has argued.

Martin Saunders: Thank God for Monty the Penguin
The new John Lewis Christmas ad has arrived, and it's a beauty, writes Martin Saunders.

Florida pastor detained after feeding homeless: I won't stop
People in need have to be fed, distributors argue.

Christian bakers will be prosecuted over refusal to make pro-gay marriage cake
The Equality Commission will take Ashers Baking Company to court.

Ukraine peace plan in tatters, 'frozen conflict' takes shape
Stalemate looms after disputed elections in the East.

Britain will send more army trainers to Iraq to help fight Islamic State
Troops will return to support Iraqi soldiers, says defence secretary Michael Fallon.

Hong Kong democracy protesters in fresh clashes with police
Armed police confront demonstrators as tensions rise.