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China: Death sentence for 'Christian' cult members who murdered a mother in McDonald's

Five members of a pseudo-Christian cult in China have been sentenced for beating a woman to death.

Justin Welby to launch monastic community for young bankers

The Archbishop of Canterbury wants to encourage young leaders to take time out to serve the poor.

BBC correspondent asks for prayer as she quits journalism to join religious order

"I ask for prayers as I embark on this path with all humility, faith and trust," says political correspondent Martina Purdy.

Oscar Pistorius arrives in court for sentencing

The paralympic athlete who shot and killed his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp waits to hear whether he will go to prison, and for how long.

Theos: Another economic catastrophe likely if markets are not fairer

Leading politicians and commentators have called for the Christian principles of the "just war" to be adapted to create a "just money" approach to the economy.

Ebola: Bishop urges calm and calls for help for victims

A Church of England bishop has called for calm over the deadly Ebola virus and urged UK residents to focus on the "desperate need" of people.

Rowan Williams: Don't let secularists drive religion out of public life

People of faith ought to have a voice too, argues former Archbishop of Canterbury.

Kidnapped Redeemed Christian Church of God pastor escapes from Boko Haram

The pastor reportedly managed to escape after heavy rain triggered a flood in the camp where he was being held

California megachurch pastor Rick Cole sleeps on the streets to raise funds for the homeless

Reverend Rick Cole has raised more than $100,000 for a winter shelter program for the homeless by living on the streets. of Sacramento.

Carrie Underwood's baptism-themed song 'Something in the Water' tops Billboard Christian chart

Carrie Underwood's song about life-changing conversion to the Christian faith, "Something in the Water", has soared to the top of the Billboard Hot Christian Songs chart.

Phil Robertson: People who have Bible-based sex won't catch STDs

Phil Robertson isn't one to shy away from controversy or tow the popular line, especially where it concerns human sexuality and sex.

AIDS-infected pastor shocks congregation with admission of sex with parishioners and cocaine-use

An Alabama church has been left reeling after its pastor of 23 years reportedly admitted to taking cocaine and having sex with parishioners in church grounds.