Theological conservatives estranged from the Episcopal Church in the United States and the Anglican Church in Canada formed a rival North American "province" Wednesday.

The government of Africa’s most populous country is slow to stem violence

Anglican archbishops will hold an emergency meeting with the Archbishop of Canterbury today to discuss the unfolding schism in the Church in America.

Traditionalist Anglicans have formally announced they are setting up a new church in the United States and Canada.

A prominent and long-time Christian human rights activist was recently appointed as Pakistan’s federal minister for minorities affairs and recruited as a member of the cabinet – the first time a minorities affairs minister has a cabinet-level post.

American Christian leaders have appealed to President-elect Barack Obama to give priority to peace in the Middle East in his first year in office.

A gay version of the Bible, in which God says it is better to be gay than straight, is to be published by an American film producer.

The Government’s legislative programme has been outlined by the Queen in the state opening of Parliament, with a promise to introduce a new Equality Bill.

Above ground, or six feet under, Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2009 guide lists the world's top 10 cemeteries, which are prime spots for both the living and the dead. Reuters has not endorsed this list.

The head of the Thai partner church of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is appealing for Christians around the world to pray for the country as it undergoes a political crisis that has thrown parts of the country in upheaval.

Orthodox priests are teaming up with Russian traffic police to lecture sinful drivers and even pour holy water on dangerous intersections.

Police have arrested a man in southeastern Nigeria who said in a television documentary he had killed 110 children he believed to be possessed by evil spirits.

The Secretary General of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference, Prof Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu has called on all Nigerians for calm and restraint in the wake of the violence, which resulted in the loss of precious human lives and property in the city of Jos, the capital of Plateau State of Nigeria.

Pullman's His Dark Materials books have been controversial with some Christian groups who have accused Pullman of using them to promote his atheist beliefs - the author offers to answer questions submitted online.

An artist's image of the nativity, which replaces the stable with a dirty urban bus shelter, has been unveiled as part of a Church campaign.

A newspaper ad placed by Sandown Free Presbyterian church in Belfast breached advertising codes, the Advertising Standards Authority has ruled.

Police say a baby boy whose troubled mother laid him in the manger of a church nativity in hopes that someone would find and care for him is doing well.

A satirical look at what common church welcoming practices would be likely to do to a coffee chain.

An atheist group has unveiled an anti-religion placard in the state Capitol, joining a Christian Nativity scene and "holiday tree" on display during December.

The outgoing Bush Administration is planning to announce a broad new "right of conscience" rule permitting medical facilities, doctors, nurses, pharmacists and other health care workers to refuse to participate in any procedure they find morally objectionable, including abortion and possibly even artificial insemination and birth control.

The leadership and members of the All India Christian Council (AICC) has issued a statement in which it says it stands in solidarity with their fellow Indian citizens and the people of the many nations affected by the recent terrorist attacks in Mumbai.

Teacher Japeth, 25, speaks to the BBC News website from his home in Jos where post-election violence has engulfed the central Nigerian city, leaving hundreds dead, as rival Christian and Muslim mobs attacked each other.

"We have heard foreign media report that about three hundred Muslims were killed by Christians, this is an old propaganda tactic against Christians in Jos using a carefully calculated system of reportage to always put the Christians on the defence."

An Iraqi Christian taking refuge in Syria is adamant about not returning to his homeland, which - like for many other believers fleeing the sectarian violence-rife country - has brought him so much pain and suffering.

Christian leaders, who are now more engaged in the HIV/AIDS battle than ever, are calling for solidarity in the fight against the global pandemic on the 20th anniversary of World AIDS Day.