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The only reigning Hebrew queen: The wicked life and violent death of Athaliah
The only reigning Hebrew queen: The wicked life and violent death of Athaliah

The people of Israel and Judah were not really fond of their queens, judging by the stories about them.

Paula White is taking care of Donald Trump's 'soul', her husband says
Paula White is taking care of Donald Trump's 'soul', her husband says

Paula White, the prosperity gospel preacher charged as Donald Trump's chief spiritual adviser, is taking 'care of his soul', her husband has said.

Now Google bans all ads about Ireland abortion referendum
Now Google bans all ads about Ireland abortion referendum

When Facebook revealed yesterday it was to ban ads relating to Ireland's abortion referendum from foreign sources, pressure was on another social media giant to follow suit.

Royal wedding: Church of England releases prayer for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
Royal wedding: Church of England releases prayer for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

The Church asks for God's blessing on the couple and prays that 'they may both live and grow in your love all their days, through Jesus Christ our Lord'.

Sydney archdiocese is running ads seeking donations for George Pell defence
Sydney archdiocese is running ads seeking donations for George Pell defence

The Catholic archdiocese of Sydney has been criticised for running ads soliciting donations to help with the legal fees of Cardinal George Pell, set to face trial on charges of historical sexual offences.

Mormons end 105 year partnership with Boy Scouts after rows over transgenderism and gay leaders
Mormons end 105 year partnership with Boy Scouts after rows over transgenderism and gay leaders

The Mormon church is officially splitting with the Boy Scouts of America after more than a century of partnership.

Stephen Hawking memorial service open to public at Westminster Abbey
Stephen Hawking memorial service open to public at Westminster Abbey

Stephen Hawking's memorial service will be open to the public at Westminster Abbey next month.

Irish abortion referendum: Facebook to ban ads from outside the country over fears of undue influence
Irish abortion referendum: Facebook to ban ads from outside the country over fears of undue influence

The move is in response to fears that North American groups will try to influence the results of the referendum, to be held on May 25.

Ireland's abortion referendum: Young liberals look to bury Church's influence
Ireland's abortion referendum: Young liberals look to bury Church's influence

Momentum is with the 'pro-choice' side in the forthcoming, highly divisive referendum on abortion in Ireland on Friday, May 25.

'Pope Rihanna' as celebs get religious for Catholic-themed Met Gala
'Pope Rihanna' as celebs get religious for Catholic-themed Met Gala

From saints to sinners, stars around the world dressed in religious garb for the Catholic themed Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute ball last night.

Christian campaigns against gay marriage and abortion are putting Americans off religion, study finds
Christian campaigns against gay marriage and abortion are putting Americans off religion, study finds

Researchers in the US claim to have identified a correlation between the success of 'Christian right' political activist groups and the rise in the number of people who describe themselves as atheists or religiously unaffiliated.

Nigerian Catholics to hold 'massive protest' over ongoing violence against Christians
Nigerian Catholics to hold 'massive protest' over ongoing violence against Christians

The Catholic Church in Nigeria will hold a major protest this weekend against ongoing killings by Fulani herdsmen against Christians and others.

North Korea: World church leaders hail 'almost miraculous' turnaround
North Korea: World church leaders hail 'almost miraculous' turnaround

An international delegation of church leaders has returned from a visit to North Korea in the wake of a historic summit meeting between the presidents of the North and South, describing an 'almost miraculous new spring' for the region.

Are Trump and Israel leading the Middle East into war?
Are Trump and Israel leading the Middle East into war?

Just as Jerusalem remains the key to unlocking the region's intractable conflict, Israel itself remains critical to the wider region's troubles and potential conflicts.

Australian Christian rugby star Israel Folau shares anti-gay sermon by US evangelist David Wilkinson
Australian Christian rugby star Israel Folau shares anti-gay sermon by US evangelist David Wilkinson

Israel Folau, the outspoken Christian rugby star, has shared an anti-gay sermon from late American evangelist David Wilkerson in an apparent refusal to back down from controversy.

Thousands 'March for Life' in London anti-abortion demonstration
Thousands 'March for Life' in London anti-abortion demonstration

The UK 'March for Life' movement held its first London-based March in Britain's capital yesterday, with thousands marching to oppose the liberalisation of abortion laws. Pro-choice activists held a peaceful counter-demonstration.