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After 12 years, Turkey closes the door on American church volunteer
Pastor detects an official 'discomfort with foreign Christians'
Neglected church shortlisted for English Heritage award
A church that fell into a parlous state after a century of neglect is one of the historic places of worship shortlisted for an English Heritage Angel Award.
Rick Warren back in the pulpit (PHOTOS)
Rick Warren preached from the pulpit on Saturday for the first time since the death of his son in April.
'Bishop's Den' grants offer chance of 'doing church differently'
Grants totalling £100,000 are being made available to fund new innovative church projects across the Diocese of Truro.
38 pilgrims killed in Italy bus crash
At least 38 pilgrims have been killed after the coach they were travelling in carreered off a motorway flyover in southern Italy.
Rick Warren returns to pulpit for first time since son's suicide
Pastor Rick Warren preached his first sermon on Saturday since the suicide of his son Matthew in April.
Millions turn out to hear Pope at Copacabana beach
Up to three million people filled Copacabana beach in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro last night to hear Pope Francis.
Tutu says he would not worship a 'homophobic' God
Archbishop Desmond Tutu has said he would rather go to hell than worship a God who was homophobic.
'Disappointing' Church did not take lead on marriage
Christian Concern says it is "deeply disappointing" the Church did not speak out as strongly on gay marriage as it has on payday lenders.
India: Women beaten in marketplace for sharing faith
Five women have been beaten by a man in the Andhra Pradesh region of India while sharing about the love of Jesus in a public marketplace. Amazingly spared, they retreated to safety, thanking God for the honor of suffering for his sake.
USA: Are religious liberals in the ascendancy?
The number of religious conservatives in the US is declining with every generation, a new report has concluded.
Take the Church to the streets, Pope tells young faithful
The Pope has encouraged thousands of young Catholics to take to the streets and "stir things up".
Kim Walker-Smith and Skyler Smith's debut album climbs high in iTunes charts
Kim Walker-Smith and Skyler Smith released their debut musical collaboration, Home, last week.
Call for end to 'appalling' human rights violations in North Korea
The 60th anniversary of the end of the Korean War today has been met with calls for an end to human rights violations in North Korea.
Condolences for victims of Spain train crash
The General Secretary of the World Council of Churches has expressed "solidarity" with victims of Wednesday's horrific train crash in Spain.
Church leaders urge strong commitment to peace from Israel and Palestine
Israel and Palestine must make every effort to resume talks on a negotiated settlement, leaders in the Church of England and Roman Catholic Church have said.