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Mother of two killed by falling church gargoyle

Ukraine: Ceasefire deal signed

A preliminary ceasefire agreement between the Ukrainian government and pro-Russian rebels has been signed.

Seismic shift in Mars Hill leadership as three more pastors step down

US megachurch Mars Hill is facing further scrutiny as its leadership continues to unravel.

Former Israeli President asks Pope to set up 'religious UN'

At a meeting with the Pope yesterday, Shimon Peres suggested setting up a United Nations of Religions.

Is secularism to blame for the rise in antisemitic and anti-Muslim sentiment in Britain?

Secularists have condemned communities secretary Eric Pickles for implying that "aggressive secularism" has contributed to religious conflict and intolerance.

"Our ChÃ¡vez who art in heaven": Venezuelan Church condemns 'idolatrous' prayer

The Catholic Church in Venezuela has condemned the country's Socialist Party for re-writing the Lord's Prayer to honour the late president Hugo ChÃ¡vez.

Hashtags and humblebrags: 7 social media sins that drive us all mad

Martin Saunders asks what social media sins you need to repent of?

In her own words: Joan Rivers on God, life and death

Celebrating the life and humour of Joan Rivers with some of her funniest lines.

The young nuns: Justin Welby invites young people to live monastic life at Lambeth Palace

Young people in Britain are being invited to become a monk or a nun for a year. Their Abbot will be the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby.

Joel Osteen's wife, Victoria, accused of idolatry

'19 Kids and Counting': Michelle Duggar on Jill and Jessa leaving the nest: 'Change is sometimes hard'

"19 Kids and Counting" matriarch Michelle Duggar discussed the emotional experience of her daughters leaving the family home in a blog post published Wednesday.