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Dwindling congregations have spurred the church to adopt industry training techniques
Maybe the Tories were telling the truth after all.
A searching analysis of the decline of religious observance
Panoramic look at how ‘the greatest story ever told’ overthrew antiquity and formed the west
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Places of worship have secrets to reveal and stories to tell, says the Oxford historian and TV presenter
Reform continues under Pope Francis with South American summit tackling shortage of clergy
Hidden paradise blossomed for 150 years until settlements overrun by plunderers
The country’s recovery depends on its ability to root out extremism and rebuild trust between religions
Surge in evangelical visitors stokes Palestinian tension over West Bank
There are 1.2bn Catholics in the world. How some might be interpreting the fire online is worth noting.
Lakewood Church’s $60m ‘smiling pastor’ holds up worldly success as proof of God’s favour
Early Rain leader had posted letter about Communist party ‘temporarily’ ruling country
Recognition of Ukrainian church’s split from Russia is proxy for wider independence battle
Politically charged decision defies criticism from Moscow
In the end, faith as comfort and community are more compelling than entertainment
Confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh as a Supreme Court justice would be seen as a coup
Socially engaged congregations have grown rapidly outside Communist party’s oversight
Conservative priests are using outrage over sexual abuse to try to force Pope Francis to resign
Christians say they have moral duty to help protect the earth from climate change
Church leaders call requirement divisive but conservative premier unrepentant
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Cleric’s disappearance highlighted tension over Beijing-Vatican agreement
God, far from dying, enjoys a comeback as those without religion make up a minority
Former NHS chief nurse to hold top role in Anglican church
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