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Priest says Egypt church attack was retribution by Muslim Brotherhood supporters
Around 70 churches were attacked in Egypt last summer following the ousting of Mohamed Morsi
The most and least religious states in the US - Mississippi comes out top, Vermont is bottom
Gallup has released its 2013 tracking data on US religiosity. Mississippi takes the top spot, while Vermont ranks at the bottom.
Plans to turn historic Palestinian village into tourist site cause upset
The Palestinian village of Nabi Samwil is going through a forced transition from a working home to a national tourist attraction. Something the locals have not accepted and continue to fight.
Nigeria: Boko Haram murders Muslim cleric and 11 Christians in further attacks
Militants from Islamic sect Boko Haram opened fire on an outspoken Muslim cleric and his family as they travelled on 1 February, killing him, his wife and his 18-year-old son.
Evangelicals commend Albania for steps forward in religious freedom
The WEA Human Rights Ambassador was meeting with the President of Albania to discuss the country's recognition of the Albanian Evangelical Alliance (AEA).
God's love in the words of Watoto children
The children of Watoto may have had a hard start to life, but they are receiving - and giving - hope through singing
South Sudan: Church excluded from peace talks
The bishops of Sudan and South Sudan have criticised their exclusion from peace talks in Addis Ababa following the ceasefire of 23 January. They have released a Pastoral Exhortation outlining their concerns.
Archbishop condemns murders of Christian hospital workers in South Sudan
In a speech given on his five day, four nation tour of Africa, the Archbishop of Canterbury condemned the killing of Christian hospital workers.
Nigeria: death toll rises in Boko Haram attacks
The number of fatalities resulting from attacks in Nigeria on 26 January has risen to at least 138. Islamist extremist group Boko Haram are responsible.
Pastor and son latest victims of Central African Republic violence
The violence continues in CAR, with a Baptist minister and his son killed by Seleka forces. The UN has since increased its protective measures in the country, including asset freezes, travel bans and the deployment of EU forces. Religious leaders are calling for peace and greater humanitarian aid.
South Sudanese Church is 'example to us all', says Welby
On the first leg of a five-day tour of Africa, the Archbishop of Canterbury has described the South Sudanese Church as an "example to us all" following its continued calls for an end to the ongoing violence.
Pakistani blasphemy death penalty leaves the Church of Scotland 'deeply concerned'
A ruling from Pakistan's Federal Shariat Court that the death penalty is the only acceptable punishment for blasphemy has left the Church of Scotland "deeply concerned"
Archbishops urge pastoral care regardless of sexual orientation
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have signed a letter calling for "pastoral care and friendship for all, regardless of sexual orientation" in the face of new anti gay laws and bills in Uganda and Nigeria.
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
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.
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.