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Israel: Cremisan Valley confiscation will \'finish Christians\' mayor tells Vatican
Israel: Cremisan Valley confiscation will 'finish Christians' mayor tells Vatican

Bethlehem mayor Vera Baboun has made an impassioned plea for help in resisting plans to extend the separation wall.

Playmobil Martin Luther model is fastest-selling ever
Playmobil Martin Luther model is fastest-selling ever

The great Reformer is a popular figure in Germany, which saw a rush to buy the plastic figurines.

The Digest: The week in five key stories
The Digest: The week in five key stories

The highs and lows of the week on Christian Today.

Hookahs with Jesus images offend Jordan\'s Catholics
Hookahs with Jesus images offend Jordan's Catholics

The traditional hubble-bubble pipes are being decorated with "indecent" images of Christ.

Ban lethal drones, say religious leaders
Ban lethal drones, say religious leaders

More than 150 religious leaders have said that drones kill too many innocent civilians and that their use is morally questionable.

\'Practising\' gay clergy could be ordained by United Methodists
'Practising' gay clergy could be ordained by United Methodists

A world-wide leadership conference has recommended a change in the denomination's rules.

Lottery Fund boost for world\'s oldest Methodist chapel
Lottery Fund boost for world's oldest Methodist chapel

Bristol's New Room, founded by John Wesley, will get a revamp and new facilities.

Yoga: spiritually dangerous or just a good workout?
Yoga: spiritually dangerous or just a good workout?

A church made headlines because it evicted a yoga class. Mark Woods offers his thoughts.

Archbishops apologise for Holocaust remarks by New Zealand bishop
Archbishops apologise for Holocaust remarks by New Zealand bishop

Bishop John Gray's comments about the Holocaust and Islamic State offended Jews and Muslims.

Bishop Heather Cook suspended following fatal hit-and-run
Bishop Heather Cook suspended following fatal hit-and-run

A 'Restriction on Ordained Ministry' notice prohibits Maryland's first female Episcopal bishop from functioning as a bishop or priest.

World marks Nelson Mandela\'s release, 25 years on
World marks Nelson Mandela's release, 25 years on

Mandela's release from Victor Verster prison was one of history's great moments.

\'Free spirit\' Kayla Mueller remembered by friends and family
'Free spirit' Kayla Mueller remembered by friends and family

A moving letter released yesterday expressed her faith in God.

Heather Cook manslaughter case: Episcopal Church \'repentance\' over her appointment
Heather Cook manslaughter case: Episcopal Church 'repentance' over her appointment

The president of the Church's House of Deputies has called for a review of procedures.

\'Nazi\' warning on India church burnings from Catholic bishop
'Nazi' warning on India church burnings from Catholic bishop

An Indian bishop has said that the Government is failing to tackle the problem.

Staying safe online: how we can help create a better internet
Staying safe online: how we can help create a better internet

Real tragedies are rare, but Christians can help create a better online culture.