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Ray Rice and wife 'praying' for people planning to dress up as them for Halloween

New Kids on the Block reveal they pray before their shows: 'We grab hands, all denominations, all connections with higher power'

Boko Haram seize northeast Nigerian town, dozens killed

Boko Haram militants have seized control of the northeast Nigerian town of Mubi, killing dozens of people and forcing thousands to flee, witnesses said.

Unjustifiable homicide: what 46 police bullets say about a culture of killing

Milton Hall was killed two years ago, but new footage of his death makes shocking viewing.

What's the enduring fascination with Jesus and Mary Magdalene's relationship?

The fascination with Mary Magdalene's relationship to Jesus is seemingly unending. What's the appeal of trying to prove she was married to Jesus, and is there anything we can take from the claims?

Five reasons to trust the Gospels

How do we know to believe the Gospel accounts? How do we know they weren't made up, or altered centuries after the events they record?

Brittany Maynard may not go ahead with assisted suicide on Saturday: 'I still have enough joy'

The terminal cancer sufferer will delay her suicide - but says it will come.

Justin Bieber turns to Hillsong pastor Carl Lentz to get over split from Selena Gomez

Justin Bieber appears to be recovering from his recent split from Selena Gomez by going on a 'religious retreat' with a Hillsong pastor.

Gun-toting pastor arrested after shots fired

An Australian pastor and activist has been arrested after allegedly firing a gun at a mining protest.

No hope for survivors in Sri Lanka landslide, over 100 dead

Hopes of finding survivors under the mud and rubble of a landslide in south-central Sri Lanka had run out by first light on Thursday.

Kurdish convoy heads to Syria to take on Islamic State

Peshmerga fighters from northern Iraq are heading towards Kobani to try to help fellow Kurds break an Islamic State siege.

Krish Kandiah: Why I've changed my mind about Halloween

In the past, Krish Kandiah has always abstained from Halloween. He explains why this year he plans to do things differently.

Noel Richards: The 90s worship songs I don't think we should bring back

Worship leader Noel Richards responds to Martin Saunders' recent post on '90s worship songs we must bring back'.

Churches agree on incarnation after 1500 years of strife

A split which began in 451 AD is closer to healing, writes Mark Woods.

Multi-million dollar lawsuit expected following Joan Rivers death investigation

Multi-million dollar lawsuit expected in Joan Rivers death case