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Israel Folau sacked over 'hell awaits' Instagram post
Israel Folau's contract has been terminated after an independent panel ruled that Rugby Australia was right to let him go over a social media post in which he said "hell awaits" gay people.
In Mexico, children are missing out on education because of religious discrimination
Alma, 17, hasn't been able to enrol in school ever since her family was forcibly displaced from their village in December 2017.
Diocese of Egypt opens up documents dating back to early 1800s for public access
Scholars, researchers and members of the public interested in researching Egyptian history will now be able to access a treasure trove of church documents dating back to the early 1800s.
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey defends abortion ban
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey is standing by an abortion ban passed by state lawmakers this week.
Bishop of Lincoln suspended by the Archbishop of Canterbury
The Archbishop of Canterbury has suspended the Bishop of Lincoln, the Rt Rev Christopher Lowson from office "following information provided by the police".
Former magistrate challenges sacking after saying adopted children were best placed with a mother and father
A former magistrate has challenged his removal from the judiciary after saying that it was best for adopted children to be placed in families headed by a mother and father.
Contactless payment systems rolled out across Church of Scotland
When the collection plate is passed around in Scottish churches, worshippers will increasingly have the option of donating with their plastic instead of scrabbling around for some spare change.
The cathedral box that could contain the remains of Queen Emma
Archaeologists at Winchester Cathedral believe they may have found the remains of one of England's most enigmatic queens.
UK Government is complicit in debt crisis crippling developing countries, says Christian Aid
Spiralling debt is preventing developing countries from being able to fund vital health services and is instead keeping them trapped in poverty, Christian Aid has warned.
Litter picking with a prayer
A pilgrimage of a different kind has been taking place in the Diocese of Worcester where congregations have been spending the spring picking up litter while praying for their communities.
Vicar finds a safe space to talk about death and dying at the local pub
Pubs are more often associated with escaping sorrows rather than confronting them head on but a vicar in Tamworth, Staffordshire, is meeting members of the community at his local each month to answer questions about death and dying and offer support where needed.
Academics, faith leaders fear 'climate of self-censorship' if Islamophobia definition is adopted
An open letter to Home Secretary Sajid Javid is urging him to reject a proposed definition of Islamophobia over fears that it will shut down legitimate debate around Islam and be used to shield extremists.
Calls for peace after escalation of religious intolerance following Sri Lanka church attacks
Christians have condemned acts of retaliation on Muslims following the suicide bombing attacks on churches and hotels on Easter Sunday.
India's evangelicals fear more persecution if Modi is re-elected
Vijayesh Lal, General Secretary of the Evangelical Fellowship of India, said he was praying for a government that is "close to the heart of God"
Evangelicals say Methodist Church should not change position on same-sex marriage
Evangelicals are calling upon the Methodist Church to uphold a traditional understanding of marriage after a new report recommended that it open up its chapels to same-sex weddings.
Five children killed near monastery during assault on Syrian Christian town
A rocket attack on a Christian town in Syria has left five children dead.