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Blair: We must 'root out teaching that inspires hatred or hostility'
Former Prime Minister Tony Blair has urged schools across the globe to teach 'the virtue of religious respect'.
Hong Kong government is 'sitting on its hands', warns Catholic editor
As tensions flare in the city once more, authorities and protesters are deadlocked.
Justin Welby praises 'long overdue' move as House of Lords approves women bishops
The House of Lords yesterday approved plans to allow women to become bishops in the Church of England.
Vatican denies claims of doctrinal shifts on divorce and homosexuality
Comments in the mid-term report of the Synod on the Family have been over-interpreted, it says.
No charges for Bishop of Gloucester over sex abuse allegations
Rt Rev Michael Perham is expected to return to ministry.
Liberian bishop: 'We have once again become the abandoned and scum of the earth'
Bishop Anthony Borwah says his people are being treated like "scum" in a world gripped by the Ebola crisis.
Five reasons to love (and learn from) The Apprentice
Martin Saunders takes a look at Alan Sugar's latest intake, and what we might be able to learn from their mistakes.
Are you listening? God wants your full attention
Feeling restless is a sign we need to learn to be at peace, writes Claire Musters.
Joni Eareckson Tada's plea to terminal cancer sufferer Brittany Maynard: 'Open your heart to the only One who can do something about your pain'
Joni Eareckson Tada has made a heartfelt appeal to terminal cancer sufferer Brittany Maynard who has spoken openly about her decision to end her life by physician-assisted suicide on November 1.
Jennifer Knapp says her girlfriend has given her a 'greater understanding of the Gospel' but they don't go to church together
The Christian artist who came out as gay four years ago told the Religion News Service that her relationship with her partner was "not about sex or gender" but about "complete utter compassion for another human being".
Talking to Hamas terrorists is the only way forward for peace in Israel
Sooner or later there has to be dialogue, writes Mark Woods.
'Islamism may have spread to schools beyond Birmingham' warns investigator
Ex counterterrorism chief Peter Clarke has warned that the investigation into the Trojan Horse scandal in Birmingham schools has so far revealed just "the tip of the iceberg".
ISIS threatens Vatican, urges Muslims to 'kill every crusader'
The Islamic State has renewed its threat to "conquer" Rome, publishing an image showing its flag flying atop the obelisk in St Peter's Square.
Chinese pastor 'grateful' for prison sentence
A 40-year-old Chinese pastor has said he is "grateful" for the opportunity to go to jail as he awaits his prison sentence.
UK Parliament vote to recognise Palestine is hailed as 'historic moment' by campaigners
Pro-Palestinians welcome the vote, but others are less sure.
New York school reverses ban on Christian club after students' bold stand
When students at a New York high school decided to get together and form a new Christian club, they were in for some disappointing news.