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Four minutes which could turn the tide on the Ebola crisis
Church's funds animated video to help fight against Ebola.
Barbie doll Mary and Ken doll Jesus exhibition cancelled by Argentinian artists after receiving threats
Artists Marianela Perelli and Emiliano Paolini's religious dolls exhibition in Argentina was cancelled after receiving threats and complaints from believers.
Cocaine-using philandering pastor refuses to leave his church
Despite having been ousted by board members, an Alabama pastor who has admitted to taking drugs and sleeping with members of his congregation has refused to step down.
Welby backs military action against Islamic State, but says 'violence by itself resolves nothing'
The Archbishop of Canterbury says a "global strategy" is needed to combat the threat of the Islamic State, insisting that "to be effective we must not look for quick fixes."
Hong Kong government is 'sitting on its hands', warns Catholic editor
As tensions flare in the city once more, authorities and protesters are deadlocked.
Liberian bishop: 'We have once again become the abandoned and scum of the earth'
Bishop Anthony Borwah says his people are being treated like "scum" in a world gripped by the Ebola crisis.
Jennifer Knapp says her girlfriend has given her a 'greater understanding of the Gospel' but they don't go to church together
The Christian artist who came out as gay four years ago told the Religion News Service that her relationship with her partner was "not about sex or gender" but about "complete utter compassion for another human being".
Talking to Hamas terrorists is the only way forward for peace in Israel
Sooner or later there has to be dialogue, writes Mark Woods.
ISIS threatens Vatican, urges Muslims to 'kill every crusader'
The Islamic State has renewed its threat to "conquer" Rome, publishing an image showing its flag flying atop the obelisk in St Peter's Square.
Chinese pastor 'grateful' for prison sentence
A 40-year-old Chinese pastor has said he is "grateful" for the opportunity to go to jail as he awaits his prison sentence.
UK Parliament vote to recognise Palestine is hailed as 'historic moment' by campaigners
Pro-Palestinians welcome the vote, but others are less sure.
New York school reverses ban on Christian club after students' bold stand
When students at a New York high school decided to get together and form a new Christian club, they were in for some disappointing news.
Christian T-Shirt company in Kentucky told its refusal to print gay pride T-shirts constituted 'unlawful discrimination'
A Christian T-shirt company that refused an order because the intended message on the shirt would promote a gay pride event has been told that its actions were discriminatory.
'Gender inclusive' guidance for Nebraska schools tells teachers not to use phrases like 'boys & girls' or 'you guys'
A middle school in Lincoln, Nebraska reportedly received 'gender inclusive' guidance that recommended teachers refrain from using everyday phrases like "boys and girls" and "you guys".
ISIS: Yazidi girls raped, sexually abused and forced to marry jihadists
Yazidi women are being bought and sold by Islamic State (IS) militants and forced to marry against their will, Human Rights Watch reports.
Massive donations to rebuild Gaza amid fears of repeated conflict
Christian Aid calls for an end to the blockade and an opportunity for the private sector to invest.