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Most members in favour, but URC votes 'no' to gay marriage ceremonies
The United Reformed Church has failed to reach a full consensus on same-sex marriage, and it will therefore not offer ceremonies to gay couples wishing to wed.
Pope meeting sex abuse victims today
Pope Francis is today meeting victims of sexual abuse by clergy for the first time since his election to papacy.
Ramadan prayers for Christians in Nigeria and Sudan amid violence and harassment
Open Doors is asking for prayers for Christians living in Muslim nations during Ramadan
Edith Cavell to feature on Royal Mint's new £5 coin
The Royal Mint's new £5 coin commemorating the First World War will feature British nurse and Christian Edith Cavell.
Iraq's Christians are in their 'darkest hour' as they face choice of converting or leaving
Christians in Iraq are continuing to leave their homes in large numbers following the ISIS takeover but those unable to leave are facing brutality and hardship under the militants, Barnabas Fund is warning.
Candidates in Arkansas Senate race Tom Cotton and Mark Pryor spar over faith
Republican Rep. Tom Cotton suggested Democratic Sen. Mark Pryor is only a Sunday Christian
Pub named after founder of first Sunday school says no to Bible Day
Pub landlord says he has no problem with the word 'Bible' but isn't sure a pub should be "associated with religious activities"
Churches buying back guns for $50 to keep them off the streets; worth it 'if one life is saved', says pastor
Guns aren't something you would normally see in church, but they're the very thing churches in Alabama are wanting to see more of.Â
Over 40 Indian nurses to return home after ISIS capture
Over 40 Indian nurses to return home after ISIS capture.
Former priest who took vow of poverty wins $259 million Mega Millions jackpot; Plans to give away most of the winnings
Man who took vow of poverty wins $259 million Mega Millions jackpot.
Mom kills her daughter's kindergarten teacher in front of the class
A French woman is in police custody today after stabbing her daughter's kindergarten teacher to death in front of her students on Friday.
Supreme Court allows religious employers to restrict birth control coverage
Supreme Court allows religious employers to restrict birth control coverage.
Nicki Minaj's mother hopes rapper daughter will one day 'sing unto the Father'
Credits her Christian faith for her daughter's success.
Top 10 tweets about July 4th by Christian leaders
Today America celebrates its independence; here's what Christian leaders have had to say.
Why we must not forget the Nigerian schoolgirls
It's been over 11 weeks since more than 200 young women were taken from their school in Nigeria's Borno state by Islamic extremists, and yet the furore over their kidnapping seems to have subsided. Have we forgotten them?
Chinese pastor sentenced to 12 years in prison
Zhang Shaojie, who leads the Nanle County Christian Church, was found guilty of fraud and of "gathering crowds to disturb public order" today.