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Sharp drop in Protestant affiliation in US, including white evangelicals
Protestant affiliation has dropped sharply in the US over the past 15 years, with only 36 per cent of Americans identifying themselves as Protestant last year compared to 50 per cent in 2003, according to a new analysis for ABC News.
'There But Not There': £2m for WW1 Tommies silhouettes campaign in places of worship
A £2 million boost was today given by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust to a First World War remembrance campaign in which faith groups and schools will now be able to host installations of 'There But Not There' silhouettes.
Paige Patterson controversy: Now Southern Baptist men add to growing pressure on former SBC leader
Dozens of Southern Baptist male leaders have added their voices to calls for Paige Patterson, the controversial former leader of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), to quit.
Willow Creek controversy: Elders apologise and admit Bill Hybels choices were 'inappropriate'
American megachurch Willow Creek have apologised for the way they responded to allegations of misconduct against former pastor Bill Hybels, admitting 'some of Bill's choices were inappropriate'.
Looking up: What is Ascension Day and why does it matter?
Today marks the celebration of Ascension Day in the Christian calendar. What is it and why does it matter?
Pope to meet head of Czech and Slovak Orthodox church for the first time
Pope Francis will meet will meet with the head of the Orthodox Church of the Czech Lands and Slovakia for this first time this week, the Vatican announced yesterday.
American Christian prisoners touch down in Washington after release from North Korea
A plane carrying three American Christian prisoners released by North Korea landed near Washington DC early on Thursday morning and were met by President Donald Trump,
Welby will swap Royal wedding celebrations for youth evangelism event
The archbishop of Canterbury will exchange Royal wedding celebrations for a youth evangelism event next week as hundreds of thousands of Christians mark 11 days of prayer.
Christian YouTube star and beauty vlogger Milena Ciciotti tells her fans getting drunk is a sin
The social media star explained her views on alcohol and going to bars by citing Romans 14: 1-23 and using Jesus as an example.
Ex-bank robber prays at the White House with FBI agent who arrested him: 'Prayer changes hearts,' says President Donald Trump
Jon Ponder and Richard Beasley attended the National Day of Prayer commemoration at the White House.
The only reigning Hebrew queen: The wicked life and violent death of Athaliah
The people of Israel and Judah were not really fond of their queens, judging by the stories about them.
Paula White is taking care of Donald Trump's 'soul', her husband says
Paula White, the prosperity gospel preacher charged as Donald Trump's chief spiritual adviser, is taking 'care of his soul', her husband has said.
Now Google bans all ads about Ireland abortion referendum
When Facebook revealed yesterday it was to ban ads relating to Ireland's abortion referendum from foreign sources, pressure was on another social media giant to follow suit.
Royal wedding: Church of England releases prayer for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
The Church asks for God's blessing on the couple and prays that 'they may both live and grow in your love all their days, through Jesus Christ our Lord'.
Sydney archdiocese is running ads seeking donations for George Pell defence
The Catholic archdiocese of Sydney has been criticised for running ads soliciting donations to help with the legal fees of Cardinal George Pell, set to face trial on charges of historical sexual offences.
Mormons end 105 year partnership with Boy Scouts after rows over transgenderism and gay leaders
The Mormon church is officially splitting with the Boy Scouts of America after more than a century of partnership.