World
Religion is not main cause of war, research suggests
Wars are more likely caused by bad government, high corruption and poor relations with neighbours, writes Ruth Gledhill.
Islamic State violence condemned as Saudi Arabia backs inter-faith gathering
Muslims, Jews and Christians have united in opposition to violence.
US considers arming Kiev as Moscow supports Ukraine rebels
Senior official calls for rethink of lethal aid policy.
Knife attack synagogue reopens, but Jerusalem is still tense
Arabs and Jews are all fearful as violence is in the air.
Michael Brown shooting: Ferguson on edge as city waits for trial decision
Tensions are high as National Guard patrols streets.
Prince of Wales condemns 'grotesque and barbarous assault' on Middle East Christians
The Prince of Wales has condemned the persecution of Christians in the Middle East as "the most soul-destroying tragedy", reports Ruth Gledhill.
Pakistani Court plans to fix 'legal glitch' that led to Asia Bibi's death sentence
The Lahore High Court has called on the government to enact legislation that will make it more difficult to make blasphemy convictions.
To Kill A Mockingbird author's sister dies aged 103
Alice Lee was a prominent lawyer and rights activist overshadowed by her sister.
Church offers sanctuary to illegal immigrant, claims 'all families are sacred'
Angela Navarro could be separated from her husband and two children if she leaves the building.
The Christmas tree worsening tension between North and South Korea
A huge steel "Christmas tree" near the border between North and South Korea is causing division between Christian groups.
Israel-Palestine: it's not a religious conflict, says Amos Trust
Yesterday's attack on a Jerusalem synagogue by knife-wielding terrorists should not be seen as religiously-motivated violence, says Amos Trust
Is there life on Mars? Not if you're a US evangelical
Evangelical Protestants are more likely to be sceptical about space exploration.
School textbooks are culture wars battleground in Texas
Critics say books are too Christian for Board of Education to approve.
Brittany Maynard's mother 'wounded' by Vatican criticism
Spokesman was wrong to condemn daughter's assisted suicide, says Debbie Ziegler.
Christian takes the helm in Jakarta despite Muslim hardliner protests
Symbolic victory for Indonesia's battle against religious intolerance.
UN pressure mounts on North Korea over 'crimes against humanity'
A panel has called for its referral to the International Criminal Court.