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God gesture disqualifies team from State Championships; Religious violation? (VIDEO)
A high school track team in Texas was disqualified from competing in the state championships on Friday after winning a 4 x 100m relay because the team's anchor runner Derrick Hayes made a "God gesture" to thank God for their victory.
Bibles for persecuted families in Pakistan
Aim4Faith Ministries encouraged families affected by mob violence in Lahore
Deadly explosion at Mass in Tanzania
Fear and grief rocked a predominantly Christian area of northern Tanzania on Sunday after an unidentified man reportedly hurled an explosive device at the inaugural Mass of a new church building, killing two worshippers.
California church faces setback in legal battle for property
St James Anglican Church in Newport Beach, California, has received a serious setback in its legal case and fight to retain its property from being confiscated by the US Episcopal Church.
Church of England reports 'growing stability' in attendance
New figures from the Church of England released today reveal the increasing popularity of Christmas services and a "growing stability" in weekly service attendance.
Finland's Eurovision entrant planning gay marriage protest
Finland's entrant to this year's Eurovision Song Contest is planning a "surprise" at the end of her performance on 18 May to make known her support for gay marriage.
Archive of the Month: A snapshot of parish life in Killucan between 1696 and 1786
The Church of Ireland's RCB Library has chosen the online Killucan parish register 1696-1786 as its Archive of the Month for May
Ancient Norway-Sweden pilgrimage route to reopen
A 580km pilgrimage route between Selanger in Sweden and Trondheim in Norway is being given a new lease of life after 500 years of neglect.
We pray for Madeleine McCann every day, says Archbishop
The Archbishop of York and his staff say prayers every day in the chapel of Bishopthorpe Palace for missing Madeleine McCann.
Brits still houseproud despite tough economic climate
People might be feeling the pinch from austerity and Britain's sluggish economy, but over a quarter are still making home improvements several times a year.
New Premier slot examines social challenges
A new breakfast show slot looking at the reality of social and physical challenges begins on Premier Gospel on 8 May.
Methodists helping young people make a difference
The Methodist Church's One Programme is offering young people paid one-year placements at innovative church projects throughout Britain.
Quarter of British adults walking an hour or less each week
A new survey has found that a quarter of adults in Britain walk for an hour or less each week.
Malaysia: Hopes for reform and unity after elections
As the opposition levels allegations of fraud following Malaysia's general elections, the director of a Catholic weekly in Malaysia is urging the government not to use religious issues "for political advantage".
All This For A King: David Crowder* Band release essential collection
The Essential Collection includes their popular hits O Praise Him (All This For A King), The Glory of It All and No One Like You
North Korea sentences American to 15 years hard labour
An American tour operator has been sentenced to 15 years of compulsory hard labour after being tried by North Korea's highest court for unspecified "hostile acts" against the country.