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Katy Perry satanic performance of \'Dark Horse\' at Grammys called demonic glorification by Glenn Beck
Katy Perry satanic performance of 'Dark Horse' at Grammys called demonic glorification by Glenn Beck

Katy Perry's performance of "Dark Horse" on Sunday night's Grammy Awards was a far cry from her Christian roots, and has stirred criticism from some for its satanic imagery and portrayal of witchcraft.

Natalie Grant receives outpouring of support from fans saying \'thank you for standing up for God\' after early Grammy exit
Natalie Grant receives outpouring of support from fans saying 'thank you for standing up for God' after early Grammy exit

After revealing that she left the awards show early, Natalie Grant received backlash by some gay activists who took her actions as a snub against them. However, thousands have since come to her defense and praised her for standing up for her faith.

Did you pop the question at Liverpool Cathedral?
Did you pop the question at Liverpool Cathedral?

Win a brick in the cathedral's People's Path

From Messy Church to Messy Cathedral
From Messy Church to Messy Cathedral

Formality was put to one side at St Paul's Cathedral for a few hours on Saturday when it became a 'Messy Cathedral' for the day.

Nigeria: Boko Haram suspected in attacks that leave at least 74 dead
Nigeria: Boko Haram suspected in attacks that leave at least 74 dead

Two attacks in north-eastern Nigeria on Sunday, including one on a Catholic church, have left at least 74 dead

Could the selfie redefine beauty?
Could the selfie redefine beauty?

Research says women can't face life without makeup, but Dove is encouraging us to redefine beauty through selfies and taking ownership of what is beautiful.

Torbay churches campaign against cuts
Torbay churches campaign against cuts

Over a hundred people from churches and the community came together outside Torquay Town Hall on Sunday in support of those facing or experiencing homelessness.

National Portrait Gallery\'s Pim Baxter becomes Lay Canon of St Paul\'s
National Portrait Gallery's Pim Baxter becomes Lay Canon of St Paul's

The deputy director of the National Portrait Gallery has become the newest member of St Paul's Cathedral's governing body.

Mystery unveiled: the body in the tomb
Mystery unveiled: the body in the tomb

The body of the daughter of a traitor to King Edward II, has been found in a Herefordshire church

Bishop of Taunton\'s flood appeal
Bishop of Taunton's flood appeal

The Right Reverend Peter Maurice has written a letter to the bishops of the House of Lords in which he asks for their support in urging the government to take immediate action to help those affected by floods in Somerset.

US Supreme Court hears religious freedom argument against Obamacare\'s birth control mandate
US Supreme Court hears religious freedom argument against Obamacare's birth control mandate

Three separate American Civil activist groups petitioned the US Supreme court, arguing that the Obamacare provision which forces companies to provide birth control that could kill fetuses conflicts with the constitutional value of religious freedom.

Christians and Jews honour man who saved hundreds of children from the Holocaust
Christians and Jews honour man who saved hundreds of children from the Holocaust

A rare screening of an award-winning film about a British man who rescued almost 700 Jewish children from the Nazis was held in central London last night.

Training days to equip the Church in community
Training days to equip the Church in community

A series of training days will be held across the UK to help prepare churches to respond to and engage with their communities ahead of a big calendar of events in 2014.

Stories from the world of the SuperPope
Stories from the world of the SuperPope

The Pope and his predecessors have been making the headlines in unusual ways this week. Here are four of the best stories recently emerging out of the Vatican.

West should help Syrians to stay in Syria, says Church leader
West should help Syrians to stay in Syria, says Church leader

Patriarch Gregorios III has called for greater focus on humanitarian aid within Syria rather than refuge programmes in the West

Renew your vows at Worcester Cathedral
Renew your vows at Worcester Cathedral

The Christian faith is all about love and Worcester Cathedral wants couples to know that this Valentine's Day.