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Church mourns pastor and children killed by Taliban suicide bombing in Afghanistan
The victims of a Taliban suicide bombing were Christian humanitarian workers.
Paedophile church-going doctor jailed for 22 years
A doctor who has admitted abusing 18 children in his care has today been sentenced to 22 years in prison.
Mass resignations from Finnish Lutheran Church over same-sex marriages
Parliament's legalisation of gay marriage has seen thousands leave in protest.
Christian Association of Nigeria condemns mosque bomb attack
The Christian Association of Nigeria has condemned the bomb attacks in Kano on Friday, which killed more than 100 people.
US Christian couple acquitted of murder but barred from leaving Qatar
An American Christian couple accused of starving their adopted daughter to death were acquitted on Sunday, but were stopped by security when they tried to leave Qatar.
Turkish president says men and women are not equal
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan told a meeting on women's rights on Monday that gender equality was contrary to nature and said feminists did not recognise the value of motherhood.
Hong Kong protesters clash with police forcing closure of government HQ
Thousands of pro-democracy activists forced the temporary closure of the Hong Kong government's headquarters on Monday after they clashed with police outside.
Pope says it is wrong to equate Islam with violence
Pope Francis called on Muslim leaders to issue a global condemnation of terrorism.
Christian town is victim of suspected Boko Haram attack in northern Nigeria; death toll uncertain
Dozens are believed to have been killed in a suspected Boko Haram attack on a largely Christian town in northern Nigeria on Saturday.
Pope: ISIS violence in Iraq and Syria is a 'grave sin against God'
The violence being carried out by ISIS militants across large sections of Iraq and Syria is a "profoundly grave sin against God", the Pope has said.
Church where Kate Middleton was christened closes down
The church where the Duchess of Cambridge and her sister were christened has held its final service.
Pakistan: Christian woman suffers miscarriage after being stripped and beaten
A pregnant Christian woman in Pakistan has suffered a miscarriage after she was stripped naked and beaten following an argument with her Muslim superiors.
Advent reflection: If only God would make everything clear!
To mark the first Sunday of Advent, Ian Paul reflects on Isaiah 64.1â9; and Mark 13.24â37
Pope Francis prays in mosque during trip to Turkey
Pope Francis prayed silently alongside a senior Islamic cleric in Istanbul's Blue Mosque on Saturday
West in danger of forgetting suffering refugees says charity head
As the West prepares to celebrate Christmas, millions of suffering Iraqis and Syrians are in danger of being forgotten, according to the head of a leading charity that works in the region.
Ferguson: Darren Wilson resigns from police force
The white police officer who fatally shot an unarmed black teenager in a St Louis suburb has resigned.