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Beyonce and Jay Z enjoy a spiritual time out with daughter Blue Ivy in Paris
Beyonce and Jay Z enjoy a spiritual time out with daughter Blue Ivy in Paris

The "Halo" singer shared a snap of her family standing in front of prayer candles in Paris

Herve Gourdel beheading video released by another ISIS-linked terrorist group - Jund al-Khilafah
Herve Gourdel beheading video released by another ISIS-linked terrorist group - Jund al-Khilafah

An earlier video showed Mr. Gourdel sitting in what looks like a camp, with two armed and masked men on either side of him. He said, "This armed group is asking me to ask you [French President Francois Hollande] to not intervene in Iraq."

India & Pakistan: millions of children at risk of trafficking following floods
India & Pakistan: millions of children at risk of trafficking following floods

Millions of children are at risk following disastrous floods in South Asia, aid agencies have warned.

8 things every Christian should know about Rosh Hashanah
8 things every Christian should know about Rosh Hashanah

Don't be confused if someone wishes you a happy new year today. Impress your friends with this knowledge instead.

Why is religion losing influence in America?
Why is religion losing influence in America?

Religion's influence is waning in American life in spite of a growing appetite for religion in politics, according to new figures.

Should faith schools teach more than one religion? Chief Rabbi says no.
Should faith schools teach more than one religion? Chief Rabbi says no.

The Chief Rabbi, Ephraim Mirvis, is leading protests against plans to change the Religious Studies syllabus to make it compulsory for pupils to learn about at least two world religions.

Stephen Hawking: \'The universe makes sense without God\'
Stephen Hawking: 'The universe makes sense without God'

Theoretical physicist and author Stephen Hawking has confirmed his atheistic beliefs, telling a Spanish newspaper that "science offers a more convincing explanation" for creation than religious faith.

Nigerian army: Schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram have not been freed
Nigerian army: Schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram have not been freed

A spokesman from the Nigerian military has retracted a statement that girls held in its custody are some of those from Chibok.

Mary and Jesus get the Barbie and Ken treatment
Mary and Jesus get the Barbie and Ken treatment

Two artists have created Barbie and Ken versions of Jesus and the Virgin Mary.

How do we find a rhythm that works?
How do we find a rhythm that works?

As autumn kicks in with back-to-work demands, Claire Musters asks how we can find time for the important things.

Jessa Duggar, Ben Seewald\'s wedding invites are out, the dress is picked; \'I\'m going to be a bride\'
Jessa Duggar, Ben Seewald's wedding invites are out, the dress is picked; 'I'm going to be a bride'

People magazine reports that the couple's wedding plans are now set - the dress has been chosen, the wedding invites are out, all the bridesmaids dresses are in place.

Dancing with the Stars\' Sadie Robertson finds strength in God; sticking to \'appropriate\' outfits for the show
Dancing with the Stars' Sadie Robertson finds strength in God; sticking to 'appropriate' outfits for the show

For a girl who has barely danced in public before Dancing With The Stars, Sadie Robertson is pulling out some show-stopping performances with her partner Mark Ballas.

Cardinal Vincent Nichols defends no Communion rule for remarried divorcees
Cardinal Vincent Nichols defends no Communion rule for remarried divorcees

The Archbishop of Westminster today defended the rule preventing remarried divorcees from receiving Holy Communion, adding that there needs to be a 'culture of mercy' in the Church.

Bishop of London: \'Religion can be dangerous\'
Bishop of London: 'Religion can be dangerous'

Society has forgotten how "dangerous" religion can be, the Bishop of London, Richard Chartres, has warned.

Tim Keller\'s church launches New York Bible college
Tim Keller's church launches New York Bible college

The church led by Tim Keller is launching a new seminary in New York, in partnership with a conservative Bible college.

British Humanists are pondering the meaning of life
British Humanists are pondering the meaning of life

The BHA has launched a 'Thought for the Commute' campaign on the London Underground in a bid to balance out religious programming on the BBC.