Carey Lodge

Canadian gunman's attack "driven by ideological and political motives"
A video made by the gunman who attacked Canadian parliament last week reveals "persuasive evidence" that he was driven by political and ideological motives, police say.

Nigeria: Boko Haram kidnaps 30 more children
Around 30 children were abducted by suspected Boko Haram militants during a siege on a village in northeast Nigeria, a local chief said on Sunday.

Diocese of Nottingham and Southwell could see first woman bishop
The first female bishop could well be instated in the next year, likely in the diocese of Nottingham and Southwell, the Secretary General of Synod said today.

Sham wedding trial of south London vicar collapses
The trial of a vicar accused of presiding over a 'conveyer belt' of sham marriages between people who never met has collapsed.

Pope Francis condemns death penalty
The Pope has called for the abolition of capital punishment and said life imprisonment "a hidden death penalty".

The Queen sends her first Tweet
Queen Elizabeth has sent her first ever tweet at the opening of a new science exhibition in London.

Turin shroud is fake, probably just a medieval prop, says British historian
The cloth believed by millions to have been wrapped around Jesus' body after the crucifixion is a fake, a British scholar has claimed.
[WATCH] Video of dancing priests goes viral
Two dancing seminarians have taken the internet by storm.

Asia Bibi's young daughters tortured by blasphemy accusers
The two young daughters of Asia Bibi, the Pakistani Christian sentenced to death for blasphemy, have spoken about their own violent treatment at the hands of their mother's accusers.

10 ways Christians can engage with Halloween
For some, it's a bit of light-hearted fun and an excuse to eat an absurd amount of sweets, for others, it signifies something darker. Are there ways Christians can engage with Halloween?

Held captive at sea: the chilling reality of the Asian slave trade
Victims of human trafficking are being abducted by force and left to survive in horrendous conditions on boats anchored in international waters, a new report has found.

In defence of Renée Zellweger
Renee Zellweger looks different? So what, says Carey Lodge.

'Lord, keep this nation under your care.' Canadian church leaders urge prayer after Parliament shooting
Church leaders have called for prayer following the fatal shooting of a soldier at Canada's parliament yesterday.

Driscoll returns: Ex-Mars Hill pastor addresses Dallas conference
Mark Driscoll has given his first address since he resigned from Mars Hill last week.

Catholic school bans shooting of gay rights film with Julianne Moore and Ellen Page
A civil rights drama starring Julianne Moore and Ellen Page as a lesbian couple has lost permission to film at a Catholic boys' school in New York.

Asia Bibi will appeal death sentence, lawyer confirms
The Pakistani Christian woman sentenced to death for blasphemy will take her appeal to the Supreme Court, her lawyer has confirmed.