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Parish churches could host multi-faith worship in battle to stay open
Parish churches must be available for new and different purposes, including the possibility of multi-faith worship, if they are to stay open, a review is insisting today.
'In Christ Alone': Keith and Kristyn Getty sing hymns and carols for Vice President Mike Pence
Thousands of people in Washington DC have been singing traditional Christmas carols this week, courtesy of Keith Getty OBE and Kristyn Getty, the preeminent writers and performers of modern hymns including 'In Christ Alone'.
EXCLUSIVE: Top BBC presenter says corporation's 'liberal' journalists need to be educated about religion
'Liberal' BBC journalists still need to be given more 'education' when it comes to religion, a senior corporation presenter has said as he cautiously welcomed today's publication of an internal review into boosting coverage of the faiths.
Cardinal Bernard Law, symbol of Catholic Church's abuse scandal, dies in Rome aged 86
Cardinal Bernard Law, the former Archbishop of Boston who eventually became known for his role in covering up sexual abuse scandals in the Catholic Church after he resigned in 2002, has died. He was 86.
6 Bible verses for your friends this Christmas
It's extra special when you realise God, the creator of heaven and earth, is speaking to you through the words someone has written you.
Tim Keller: Evangelicals are viewed with 'fury' and 'disgust' because of taint of Trump and Moore
Tim Keller, the prominent megachurch leader in New York, is claiming there is a future for evangelicalism in the US.
Bath Abbey given green light to remove historic pews despite protests from heritage campaigners
A church court has ruled that officials at the Grade-1 listed Bath Abbey can remove its historic Victorian pews on the grounds that more people could be attracted for popular events such as concerts and bake sales.
BBC to boost religion coverage after review criticises its portrayal of believers
The BBC will increase its coverage of different religions following a year-long review published today which found that people of all faiths were 'often absent, poorly presented or satirised'.
Sarah Mullally welcomed by survivors as Church battles string of abuse criticisms
Sarah Mullally's appointment as the first female Bishop of London is being welcomed by survivors of clerical sex abuse as a signal the Church's hierarchy is taking the issue more seriously.
US mother sues school district claiming 'unconstitutional' promotion of Christianity
A mother in the US sued her daughter's school district on Monday, alleging pervasive promotion of Christianity, King5.com reported.
Prince Charles: I am heartbroken at Christian persecution in Middle East
The Prince of Wales has spoken of his heartbreak at Christian persecution in the Middle East as he called on believers in the UK to step up their response to the crisis.
India: Carol singers arrested accused of trying to convert Hindus
Six carol singers have been arrested in India after they were accused of trying to convert people to Christianity, according to the Christian charity Open Doors.
Queuing for Communion, and then blown up: Pakistan's Christians bury victims of suicide attack
Christian mourners in Pakistan yesterday buried the eleven victims of the joint suicide attack on a church in Quetta, western Pakistan on Sunday morning, World Watch Monitor (WWM) reported.
Cardinal Nichols hits out at Trump's Jerusalem move as Greek Patriarch meets with UK Minister
Cardinal Vincent Nichols has spoken out against Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and the 'intolerable infringement on the Status Quo' threatened by Israeli legislation supported by 'radical settler groups' restricting Church land rights in the Holy City.
Jerusalem church leaders condemn Trump: Move is 'illegal, undermines peace, and runs contrary to Christian teachings'
Church leaders from Jerusalem have met with the King of Jordan Abdullah II and reiterated their opposition to the 'illegal' decision by Donald Trump to recognise the Holy City as the capital of Israel.
A million children in poverty to miss out on free school meals, charity warns
A million children who are living in poverty in England will miss out on free school meals under new universal credit proposals, a charity has warned.