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Malaysia's 'Allah' ruling widely criticised
Malaysia's escalating dispute over who has the right to use the word 'Allah' to describe God continues unabated.
Graham Usher to be next Bishop of Dudley
The Reverend Canon Graham Usher is currently rector and lecturer of Hexham Abbey in the Diocese of Newcastle
Australia: Christians welcome same-sex marriage decision
The Australian Christian Lobby has welcomed a High Court ruling overturning legislation allowing gay marriage in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT).
Syria: Let kidnapped nuns go free
A passionate appeal for the release of 12 religious sisters kidnapped in Syria has been made by a bishop from a country torn apart by violence and persecution.
Mandela showed how to be happy in sadness and oppression
Friends, colleagues and admirers of Nelson Mandela came together for a memorial church service in London today.
Pope Francis is Time's Person of the Year
After just nine months into his pontificate, Pope Francis has made such an impression that he has just been named Time magazine's Person of the Year.
Duck Dynasty's Willie and Korie Robertson star in new movie, God's Not Dead
A new film that explores a student's struggle to prove the existence of God will be released in cinemas around the US next year.
Review: Turning the Tables on Mission, edited by Israel Olofinjana
It isn't just about Western Europeans, North Americans and South Koreans reaching out to the rest of the world, it's about the rest of the world stretching all the way back to us.
Half a million pounds granted for Cathedral improvements
Thirteen cathedrals across the UK have been awarded grants totalling almost £500,000 towards the cost of repairs and enhancements to their buildings.
UK Supreme Court recognises Scientology as religion
Religion "does not need to recognise supreme deity", says Supreme Court
British travellers happy to help themselves to more than hotel room's tea and coffee
If that 'Friends' episode where Ross and Chandler steal everything in their hotel room (well â within certain boundaries: "the lamp is off limits, but the bulb is fine to take") resonates with you, then you're not alone.
Churches sheltering thousands from violence in Central African Republic
Three days of sectarian violence have left hundreds dead in the Central African Republic capital.
'Chilling' religious freedom violations in Mexico
Christian Solidarity Worldwide has released a report labelling the rise in religious freedom violations in Mexico as "deeply worrying".
(Photo) Hereford Cathedral choirboys sing carols for the Princess Royal
Hereford Cathedral Choir performed carols during a service attended by Princess Anne at the Royal Military Chapel in London
Christians being 'targeted' in Egypt
UK Coptic Orthodox General Bishop Angaelos was in Washington DC on Tuesday to give evidence about human rights abuses being experienced by religious minorities in Egypt
Archbishop of Canterbury meets energy CEOs
The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend Justin Welby, has met with CEOs of the "Big Six" energy firms.