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Ukraine: Evangelical pastor killed in shelling on way to pray for wounded soldiers
Funds are needed urgently to support the wife and children of a pastor killed in a shell attack in Eastern Ukraine.
Nicki Minaj reveals abortion at age 15
Nicki Minaj discusses past abortion in new single
Government provides £15 million to save crumbling church buildings
As Britain prepares for a winter forecast to be one of the worst on record, new funds have been earmarked by the Government to save crumbling churches.
Google plans to start creating child-friendly services in 2015
In 2015, Google will start creating child-friendly versions of some of its most popular products to cater to users aged 12 years old and younger.
Church mural compares Nigel Farage to Adolf Hitler and Oswald Mosley
A mural outside an Edinburgh church featuring Adolf Hitler alongside Nigel Farage has been described as a "slap in the face" to UKIP members.
Vatican finds hundreds of millions of euros 'tucked away': cardinal
The Vatican's economy minister has said hundreds of millions of euros were found "tucked away" in accounts of various Holy See departments without having appeared in the city-state's balance sheets.
Conservative MP Mark Pritchard arrested on suspicion of rape
Mark Pritchard, a Member of Parliament for the Conservative Party, has been arrested on suspicion of rape, according to official parliamentary records and police.
Arizona pastor calls for execution of gay people, says it will wipe out AIDS
Citing Leviticus, Rev Stephen Anderson claims "cure for AIDS" is killing homosexuals.
Mars Hill releases research intended for Mark Driscoll's book about objections to Christianity
Churches' intolerance is greatest barrier to faith, says Mars Hill study.
No compensation for brain-damaged girl whose mother drank while pregnant
A girl whose mother who drank large quantities of alcohol during pregnancy will not be entitled to compensation, the Court of Appeal ruled today.
Can Pope Francis bring Christians and Muslims closer together?
Religious leaders are heralding a new dawn in Muslim-Christian relations following the three-day visit by the Pope to Turkey.
Vicar and daughter arrested on suspicion of murdering baby
A Church of England vicar and his daughter have been arrested after the body of a new-born baby was found at a Lancashire vicarage.
Franklin Graham says America is waging war on Christmas
Evangelist describes "hostility" towards expressions of Christianity.
Huge cannabis farm found in former church
Lancashire police discovered a £250,000 cannabis farm in a former church building in a raid on Sunday evening.
Advent reflection: Are you willing to let God disrupt your life?
What your answer be if God asked to interrupt your plans during this busy time of year? Claire Musters reflects on the challenge.
9 Christmas carol lyrics with profound lessons - and a few we could do with rewriting...
There are some extraordinary moments of uplifting, thought provoking and profound lyricism in Christmas carols, writes Martin Saunders.