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Former megachurch pastor Perry Noble announces divorce from wife Lucretia
Perry Noble, the former leader of NewSpring Church in South Carolina is getting divorced.
Pope Francis is fostering 'confusion' in the Church, says senior Catholic theologian before quitting
A senior Franciscan theologian has resigned his role advising US Catholic bishops on doctrine after writing to the Pope over the summer and attacking the 'chronic confusion' of Francis's pontificate.
Rowan Williams and Christian Aid lead charge against banks who profit from 'climate chaos'
Rowan Williams has urgently questioned the morality of British banks profiting from projects which cause climate change and called for them to shift their investments away from fossil fuels 'that contribute to climate chaos'.
The 'healthy' foods that are actually bad for you
People are making more of an effort to eat healthy nowadays, and many have trained themselves to feast on a salad and water instead of indulging in a big and juicy hamburger with coke.
Church challenged over drag queen competition for LGBTQIA kids
The participants were encouraged to dress up in their best drag costumes, and the church even crowned a drag king and drag queen.
Little Richard turns back on omnisexual lifestyle after accepting Christ
Little Richard used to call himself an "omnisexual" - a person with diverse sexual propensity - but now the iconic musician says he was wrong to indulge in "unnatural affections" such as same-sex relationships
Roman stables in area where Jesus preached are unearthed by family after digging in their garden
Ever wondered about the place where Jesus Christ preached in Israel? Jesus' life has been an object of curiosity and wonder for many people, but a little piece of the mystery was unraveled recently when a family digging in their garden unwittingly discovered complex underground stables believed to be the very place where Jesus shared His message.
Shocking sexual images displayed in full view of children in Toronto subway stations
The photos showing gay men engaging in sexual activities were intended for a public health campaign called #TheSexYouWant.
Church of England urged to face up to sexual harassment in its own ranks
The Church of England is being urged to face up to allegations of sexual harassment and abuse in its own ranks and take a lead to tackle the issue.
Ronnie Floyd: Every pastor should pray for New York victims today
'Today every pastor in every church in America must pray for everyone affected by last night's act of terror in New York City.'
House of Lords reform? Let's start with the bishops
Full-blooded defenders of establishment â the status of the Church of England as the official Church of the (English) nation, with a special relationship to the state and special privileges â are few and far between.
Balfour 100: Senior Church figures lament Britain's 'broken promise' to the Palestinians
A collection of senior Church figures have lamented Britain's 'broken promise' to the Palestinians exactly 100 years after the Declaration which promised both a national home for the Jews but also the protection of 'existing non-Jewish communities in Palestine'.
The name-game dividing the Church: What makes a Christian 'evangelical'?
'Evangelical' is a divisive label in the Church today. Others are desperate to claim it, others to reject it. But can there be any consensus on hat it really means?
Pope Francis faces chaotic backlash in Myanmar if he even mentions Rohingya
Pope Francis is being warned that even mentioning the Rohingya in his upcoming visit to Myanmar and Bangladesh will unleash a backlash from nationalist groups.
Pope Francis' confession: I fall asleep while praying
Pope Francis has confessed to falling asleep while praying.
As Nepal becomes the latest country to restrict religious freedom, prayer is the answer
Nepal is better known for Mount Everest than religious repression, but now joins a dubious roll call of nations which includes Pakistan and India, all of which have laws restricting the individual's right to freedom of religion or belief and freedom of expression.