Christian Today staff writer

• Southwark diocese signals opposition to rebel Bishop Andy Lines by withdrawing permission to officiate

  The 'missionary bishop' consecrated by the conservative Anglican Church of North America has had his 'permission to officiate' withdrawn by the Diocese of Southwark.

• Republican hopes shattered as Obamacare repeal fails

  US Senate Republicans failed earlier today to dismantle Obamacare, falling short on a major campaign promise and perhaps ending a seven-year quest by their party to gut the healthcare law.

• Justin Bieber knocks down photographer with his car as he leaves LA church

  A church visit has turned into a press-packed collision for Justin Bieber; the pop star knocked down a photographer as he drove away from a Beverly Hills church last night. The paparazzo was taken to hospital for his injuries.

• 'You know the reason': Justin Bieber denies he quit tour for 'religious reasons'

  Pop megastar Justin Bieber appears to have denied suggestions that he quit his third world tour in order to start a church.

• Is Justin Bieber quitting world tour to start his own church?

  New reports suggest that Justin Bieber cancelled his third worldwide tour Purpose in order to refocus on faith and start his own church.

• Australian Baptist church under fire for pastor who calls Islam 'a cancer we must destroy'

  An Australian Baptist church that works in government schools has come under fire after its pastor made incendiary statements about Islam, calling it a 'a cancer we must destroy'.

• The Church of England should back gay marriage, 'keep up' with society, education secretary says

  The UK's Education Secretary has said the Church of England should 'keep up' with modern attitudes in society and allow gay marriage in its churches.

• How To Allow God To Use Your Life For Extraordinary Things

  David Tomlinson turned away from his comfortable middle-class lifestyle to run an open home for the homeless.

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  Assyrian Christians Explain Why They Are Prepared To Form A Militia To Stop ISIS

  Assyrian Christians who were forced to flee their homes by Islamic State are now back in Iraq, defending the very town they were made to run from in terror – Qaraqosh.

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  Persecution Of Christians At An All-Time High In India: Has The World Stopped Caring?

  Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has just won the TIME Reader's Poll for person of the year and yet under his government, Christians in India are facing increased violence, attacks and restrictions.

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  Christians Accused Of Proselytising In Nepal Cleared Of Charges

  Eight Christians in Nepal have secured a major victory in religious freedom after charges of proselytising were dropped against them.

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  Sikh Mother Healed And Converts To Christianity While Watching Jesus Film

  A Sikh women was miraculously healed from agonising arthritis when she watched the Jesus film in her village.