RELIGION

Unnamed 50-year old marries student, teacher, supervisor and principal.

The decision not to allow women to be ordained as bishops has rocked the Church of England. Its leaders have reconvened at the General Synod for talks this morning after last night's damning vote where the two-thirds majority needed to make it happen

Headless mummified body eventually found in dustbin.

The Church of England governing body The Synod is debating ahead of a vote today on whether to allow the ordination of women bishops, the culmination of more than 10 years of debate on one of the most divisive issues within the Anglican community.

Barber says his religion prohibits him from touching women other than his family members.

Catch a glimpse of Diwali 2012 celebrations around the world in pictures. Here’s wishing everyone a Happy Diwali!

Lamaa’s mother is calling for the execution of TV personality Faihan al Gameri for the murder of their daughter.

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has announced a Royal Commission who will probe allegations of child abuse within the country's religious and state-run institutions.

A Bolivian cult which keeps the skulls of close relatives at home has held its annual festival - the Day of the Skulls

Ruling Muslim Brotherhood backs move while liberals criticise it.

The Right Rev Justin Welby, who became a Bishop just last year as the Bishop of Durham, has been confirmed as the next Archbishop of Canterbury.

The new Archbishop of Canterbury's going to be formally announced and it's being widely reported that a shining star in the Church of England, Justin Welby, Bishop of Durham has accepted the position.

Teacher Iman Abu Bakr Kilany plans to appeal against suspended jail sentence for cutting hair of girls who didn't wear headscarves.

Bishop Tawadros will be enthroned as Egypt's 118th Coptic pope on 18 November.

New Coptic pope will be selected by a blindfolded altar boy.

Millions of Muslims from 189 countries stone the three adjacent pillars which are said to represent Satan.

Egypt's conservative groups have approved the introduction of Bible verses that do not conflict with Islamic principles.

About 3 million Muslim pilgrims from around the world gathered at the holy city of Mecca on 24 October to undertake their annual pilgrimage, the Hajj 2012.

The olive trees at the Garden of Gethsemane in Jerusalem are among the oldest trees on earth, a new study reveals.

Academy Award-winning filmmaker tells IBTimes UK about his latest documentary, Mea Maxima Culpa: Silence In the House of God.

Documentary filmmaker Alex Gibney speaks to the IB Times UK about his latest film, Mex Maxima Culpa: In the House of God

Yemeni man claims to have found copy of the Koran deep inside a cave and test reportedly shows it is genuine.

Two Coptic Christian children held by police in Egypt after Imam accuses them of urinating on copy of Islamic holy book.

Local media reports that flyers warning of death threats have been issued in certain Christian-dominated areas.

Hajj Commission says it did not deport female pilgrims but the Nigerian government pulled them back.

Islamic clerics place bounty on filmmaker Nakoula Basseley Nakoula saying whoever kills him will get gold equal to his body weight.

Harry Potter author's new book, The Casual Vacancy, describes a Sikh female student as hairy.

Paolo Gabriele, accused of leaking sensitive Vatican documents, is likely to be convicted as he had already confessed.

French minister Manuel Valls says foreigners in the country must respect its laws and values.