Michael Trimmer
Beyoncé's feminism â is it a help or a hindrance to women?
Some would argue that Beyoncé's raunchier videos are an expression of feminism but the consequences can hardly be ignored
Hostility towards religious groups increasing worldwide
A new survey has concluded that the number of countries where religious individuals experience high levels of social hostility reached a six year high in 2012.
Scottish secularists want church reps removed from education committees
A petition to remove Church representatives from local authority education committees has been submitted by a coalition of secular groups to the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood.
Visits to places of worship may reduce criminality
Those who regularly attend a place of worship are less likely to commit low level crime or engage in other acts of delinquency, according to new research.
Abortion is 'horrific', says Pope
The Pope spoke strongly against abortion in an address to global ambassadors on Monday.
Tea and cuddles help to hold relationships together - study
When it comes to love, actions speak louder than words for most couples
Pope baptises unmarried couple's baby in Sistine Chapel
Pope Francis yesterday baptised the child of an unmarried couple as part of a ceremony in the Sistine Chapel in Rome.
2013 a bad year for religious freedom in Cuba
The advocacy group Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has renewed its call upon the leadership of Cuba to improve religious freedom in the country.
Controversy surrounds play 'The Bible: The Complete Word of God (abridged)'
One Democratic Unionist Council Alderman is calling for the performances to be halted
Girls to sing in Canterbury Cathedral for first time
The addition of 16 girls will mark the end of the male-only choir at Canterbury Cathedral when they perform during Evensong on January 25.
Wells Cathedral defends decision to screen 'The Last Temptation of Christ'
The decision by Wells Cathedral to host a screening of Martin Scorsese's 1988 film "The Last Temptation of Christ" has stirred controversy.
Help for parents struggling with cost of First Communion clothes
Some parents are going into debt to make sure their children have the right clothes for their First Communion
Charity Commission accepts Plymouth Brethren application
The Preston Down Trust, part of the Devon-based Plymouth Brethren Christian Church group, has had its application for charitable status accepted after agreeing to make changes to its governing document.
Catholic Church training more exorcists
Dioceses in Italy, Spain, and Mexico are reporting a growing number of cases of someone being possessed by the devil or some other demonic influence.
Satanists pushing for statue at Oklahoma Capitol
The New York-based Satanic Temple group has submitted plans for a statue to be placed on the steps of Oklahoma City's Capitol Building.
House of Lords votes down 'anti-annoyance' law
The House of Lords has dealt a substantial blow to the coalition Government's legislative agenda by voting down a law designed to stop people being "annoying" in public.