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Catholic parishes should welcome same-sex couples, Synod told
Catholic parishes should welcome same-sex couples, the synod of nearly 200 bishops on the family in Rome was told on its first full day of meetings.
Pastor puts 'Muslims welcome here' sign outside his church
As fears about the rise of the Islamic State (IS) increase, an Australian church minister is challenging discrimination against Muslims.
No, we can't just 'get over it'. Why reporting assault is not 'making a fuss out of nothing'
Some commentators have implied that 'groping' is just part of life and reporting it is overreacting. Not true, says one woman who speaks from experience.
Faiths unite in mourning at special church service for Alan Henning
Mourners from many faiths united in a service of reflection on Sunday for aid worker Alan Henning, murdered by Islamic State (IS) militants in Syria.
Evangelical Christian Marina Silva out of Brazilian presidential race
While current President Dilma Rousseff gained 42 percent of votes, evangelical Christian Marina Silva failed to get enough votes to go through to the second round.
ISIS hostage Peter Kassig on his Muslim conversion: 'I am at peace with my belief'
A letter written in captivity by American aid worker Peter Kassig, who is being held hostage by the Islamic State (IS) in Syria, has been released by his parents.
Brian Houston to give evidence at sex abuse inquiry
Hillsong's senior pastor is expected to give evidence during a national inquiry into the church's response to sex abuse allegations against his father.
Woman accused of trolling McCanns found dead at hotel
A woman accused of writing hate messages about the McCann family on Twitter has been found dead in a hotel room in Leicester.
Pope condemns 'evil' pastors who burden others
During the Extraordinary Synod on the Family, Pope Francis urged clergy to pay attention to "the debates of the time" and the "anguishes" of Catholics.
Anglican clergy sign 'love letter to gay bishops'
Hundreds of Anglican clergy and laity have signed an open letter supporting gay bishops in the Church of England.
Early image of Jesus without a beard discovered in Spain
Archaeologists are excited by the discovery of a plate in Spain decorated with what they believe to be one of the earliest known images of Jesus.
Toll worker sues after claiming boss told her not to say 'God bless you' to drivers
A former New Jersey toll booth worker is taking legal action against her employers after claiming her supervisor told her to stop saying "God bless you" to motorists.
Reese Witherspoon finds inspiration in Rick Warren's perspective on those in need
Reese Witherspoon is busy promoting her new film, The Good Lie, in which she plays an employment agency counsellor trying to help three Sudanese refugees start a new life in the US.
Jill Duggar shares Bible verses for encouragement during pregnancy, labor and delivery
Jill Duggar is in the second trimester of her pregnancy and if her posts to Twitter and Instagram are anything to go by, she's enjoying every minute of it.
US Ebola victim's girlfriend says she's 'depending on God' to save them
The girlfriend of the first person to be diagnosed with the Ebola virus on US soil has admitted she fears for their lives.
Bishop: 'Money has become a false God'
The former Bishop of Worcester, Peter Selby, says people's lives are dominated by greed and fear.