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Archbishop Of Canterbury Is Officially Installed

The new Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, was officially enthroned at Canterbury Cathedral on Thursday (March 21st).

Scotland’s Marriage Bill Will Allow Jedi Marriages

Church says bill allowing belief ceremonies is “completely nonsensical”.

Pope Blesses One Million in St. Peters Square

Pope Francis greeted hundreds of thousands of people in St. Peter's square on Tuesday (March 19th) as he drove on his popemobile, for the first time, through the cheering crowds.

Pope Francis Has Lunch Date with Benedict at Papal Retreat

Pope Francis is to meet his predecessor, Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger (formerly Pope Benedict XVI) for lunch on Saturday 23 March.

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Black Smoke Signals No Pope Elected At First Conclave Vote

Thick black smoke billowed into the night sky from the Sistine Chapel's chimney on Tuesday, signalling an inconclusive first vote in the conclave to elect a new pope at a time of strife and scandal for the Roman Catholic Church.

Cardinals Head to Rome Conclave to Choose New Pope

Secretive conclave inside Vatican's Sistine Chapel likely to go on for days as there is no clear frontrunner.

Russians Brace For Lent With Pancake Feast

Muscovites on Monday enjoyed day one of the traditional week-long carnival Maslenitsa, ushering in spring and leading to Russian Orthodox Lent.

Pope Benedict XVI Spoof Disaster? Loaded's Lucy Pinder Cover Angers Catholics

Latest lads' mag features glamour model in priestly regalia alongside 'For God's Sake' headline.

PinkNews Founder Benjamin Cohen Links Treatment of Gays to Crucifixion

BBC Radio 4's early Easter message on theme of abandonment accused of blasphemy by Christian groups.

Saudi Arabia to Teach Jihad in Schools

Saudi Arabia says jihad education will help students understand Islam better.

Cardinals Pray As They Meet For Pre-Conclave Talks

Roman Catholic cardinals prayed together on Monday as they began preliminary meetings to sketch an identikit for the next pope.

Pope Says Goodbye on Twitter After 29 Tweets

The Pope's final message to the faithful before his retreat from public life was broadcast globally to his million-strong Twitter followers on Thursday.

St Peter's Square Witnesses Pope's Final Appearance

200,000 people gather at Vatican for Pope Benedict XVI’s last address.

Vatican Admits Pope Benedict XVI had Pacemaker but Denies Health Claims

The Vatican has acknowledged that Pope Benedict XVI had a surgery to replace the batteries of a pacemaker

Pope Benedict XVI Resigns: Papal Leader's Foreign Visits in Photos

Pope Benedict XVI has announced his resignation from the Papacy and becomes the first in over 600 years to take this step

Pope Benedict XVI Resigns: Legacy May be More Liberal Than His Past

Reputation of 'God's rottweiler' defined Pope Benedict's past but tenure at Vatican may set a path for Church future.

Vatican Spokesperson Confirms Pope Benedict XVI To Resign [FULL STATEMENT + VIDEO]

Pope Benedict XVI is to resign on 28 February, Vatican spokesperson said.

Pope Benedict XVI to resign

Pope Benedict XVI will resign from his role as head of the Catholic church on the 28th February, the first person to do so in nearly 600 years.

Chinese New Year 2013: Spectacular Images of Celebrations Across The World

Chinese New Year 2013: Spectacular Images of Celebrations of Snake Year from around the World [PHOTOS]

The Chinese have bid adieu to the Year of the Dragon and gracefully welcomed the Year of the Snake

Chinese New Year 2013: Year of Water Snake Welcomed with Fireworks

Chinese New Year 2013: Year of Water Snake Welcomed with Stunning Fireworks Display [PHOTOS]

Chinese communities everywhere welcome Year of Water Snake with fireworks displays

India Maha Kumbh Mela: All Set for Biggest Human Gathering on Earth

Over 30 million people expected to take dip in confluence of rivers Ganges and Yamuna in Allahabad.

Chinese New Year 2013: Predictions for the Year of the Snake as Beijing Celebrates with Colour and Style [PHOTOS]

The Chinese New Year begins on Sunday (10 February) and this is the Year of the Snake

Chinese New Year 2013: The Year of Snake

Chinese New Year 2013: Year of Snake Follows the Dragon

London's Chinatown Association organises cultural extravaganza for Chinese New Year.

Maha Kumbh Mela 2013: Dalai Lama Visit Cancelled after Security Fears

Visit of Tibet's spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, to the Hindu festival of Maha Kumbh Mela has been cancelled after security concerns

Venice Carnival 2013: Masked Revellers in Gorgeous Costumes [PHOTOS]

The 2013 Carnival of Venice hosts the Beautiful Mask competition on Saturday, as well as the Festa delle Marie

Australian Priest, 80, Bites off Fellow Clergyman’s Ear in Parking Row

Elderly minister attacked by another care home resident over Perth parking space finds part of his ear on ground after scuffle.

100 Million Hindu Pilgrims To Be Studied by Harvard

India's Maha Kumbh Mela is the world's biggest religious festival - this year 100 million Hindus are expected to gather by the Ganges, where they will find Harvard academics waiting.

India’s Kumbh Mela Festival: 100 Million People Swim in Ganges [PHOTOS]

Hindu holy celebration in Allahabad for 2013 is world’s largest religious gathering.

Naga sadhus or Hindu holymen arrive to attend the first 'Shahi Snan' at the ongoing "Kumbh Mela", or Pitcher Festival, in Allahabad

India's Maha Kumbh Mela 2013: Striking Images from Legendary Hindu Festival [PHOTOS]

Maha Kumbh Mela is one of the Hindu faith's largest and most deeply spiritual events

Sex Abuse Scandals Rock Orthodox Jewry in New York and London

Orthodox Jewish communities reeling from sex scandals exposing close-knit world that tries to silence victims.

By 2020, you can expect to find nearly seven billion cigarette ends littering the world.

World Atlas: More People Smoking Cigarettes than Ever

Populations exploding, health, corruption, religion and war are all in The State of the World Atlas by Dan Smith, which throws up some surprising and often worrying statistics.

Church of England Will Allow Gay Clergy to Become Bishops - Provided They're Celibate

Repeal of ban announced in Church Times - but many Anglican hard-liners say they plan to appeal.

French Weekly to Issue Comic Biography of Mohammed

Satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo to issue Mohammed comic book.

Best Christmas pictures from around the world

Christmas Celebrations: Best Pictures From Across the World

Pope Benedict XVI calls for ending bloodshed in Syria.

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