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Rachel Held Evans: Faithfulness is more important than 'winning' theological arguments

US blogger Rachel Held Evans has criticised the condemnation she has recently experienced from conservative Christians, again taking to her website to express her thoughts as the debate on homosexuality continues

Nintendo apologises for failing to include same-sex relationships in Tomodachi Life game

The Super Mario creators have apologised after coming under pressure from gay advocacy group GLAAD over its forthcoming life sim game Tomodachi Life

Banning books in prison: Jesus wouldn't do it

The banning of books is a potent cultural symbol and an act of fear

Do we need more exorcists? Senior Catholics think so

According to senior Catholics, as parts of the world become more secular, more exorcists are needed to help people dabbling in the black arts. A large conference is being organised to train people in this practice

Vatican's UK envoy criticises 'Assisted Dying' bill: 'Public opinion can be easily manipulated'

The Apostolic Nuncio to Great Britain, Archbishop Antonio Mennini has spoken to Catholics in the UK about why the assisted dying bill put forward by Labour Peer Lord Falconer should not be passed.

'God's Not Dead' film company to release 'God the Father' documentary

The distribution company behind hit Christian film "God's Not Dead" announced yesterday that a new Christian documentary project, "God the Father," will be released in October.

University reverses professor's ban on thanking God during commencement ceremony

East Carolina University reverses ban on thanking God during commencement ceremony

Benham brothers on HGTV firing: There's an agenda in America to silence Christian beliefs [Video]

Benham brothers say HGTV was bullied, exposes 'agenda ' to silence Christians.

Texas teen suspended for not standing during Pledge of Allegiance

Pope Francis wants to save the planet

Pope Francis is reported to be preparing a letter to be sent out to all the Catholic Church's bishops, outlining the Vatican's response to climate change.

Kylie Minogue and the singing nun duet on Italy's The Voice with 'Can't Get You Out Of My Head' [VIDEO]

The singing nun has wowed again after singing on stage with Kylie Minogue on Italy's The Voice

Towering challenge: Fundraisers to scale Durham Cathedral 385 times

Students from St John's College, Durham University, will be among those scaling the tower of Durham Cathedral on May 15 to raise money for charity.Â

JK Rowling wins damages against the Daily Mail over church 'Sob Story'

The Daily Mail has paid damages to the Harry Potter author after they claimed that she lied about mistreatment from a local church because of her single mother status.

Landmark moment for South Sudan peace talks

Ongoing peace talks in South Sudan have made break though, as opposing parties have reached a landmark agreement to support humanitarian assistance throughout the war-torn country.

What do we do when God doesn't make sense?

How should we react to the unexpected, or even the unwanted?

Seen Jesus on your toast? Relax, it's normal, say researchers

Researchers at the University of Toronto says the human brain is "uniquely wired" to recognise faces