Christian Today staff writer

• Sex abuse inquiry: Leading Catholic schools 'put their own reputations over protection of children'

  'The blatant openness of the activities demonstrates there was a culture of acceptance of abusive behaviour.'

• Cathedral cat immortalised in stone

  A stray cat that wandered into a London cathedral a decade ago has been immortalised in the building's stone renovations, the first addition in 200 years.

• Now Willow Creek's entire board resigns following more Bill Hybels allegations

  Missy Rasmussen, one of nine elders, told a church meeting last night: 'These painful and troubling events have scarred these women, their families, and tarnished our church.'

• The ministry of wellbeing: How beauty therapy and chillout zones are changing lives

  With a team of volunteers, Sarah Milligan runs two Wellbeing clinics that cater for hundreds of people who are struggling with mental health and emotional needs.

• Most pastors enjoy preaching – and they believe they're pretty good at it

  Most US pastors believe they're excellent preachers and teachers – and for most of them, it's the part of the job they enjoy most.

• Christian aid agency World Vision responds to Indonesia earthquake

  International aid agency World Vision is responding to the 7-magnitude earthquake which struck Indonesia's Lombok Island on Sunday.

• Zimbabwe's churches urge lifting of international sanctions

  In a 'pastoral statement', the ZCC said: 'We plead with the international community not continue the isolation of Zimbabwe on the basis of shortcomings of this election.'

• Bishop calls for government action on rural crime

  The Bishop of St Albans has called for government action on rural crime following the publication of a report revealing farmers are resorting to 'medieval' security methods.

• August 6, 1945: A prayer for Hiroshima Day

  On August 6, 1945, the Little Boy atomic bomb was dropped from the US Air Force B-29 bomber Enola Gay on the Japanese city of Hiroshima.

• Thousands of churches convert to green energy

  More than 5,500 churches have switched to green energy, according to Christian Aid – including 15 Anglican cathedrals.

• Police investigating suspected rape at HTB Focus Festival

  The man was arrested on Wednesday and is being questioned by Hampshire Police.

• Tarot, palm readings are idolatry, says Francis

  Tarot cards and palm readings are idolatrous, according to Pope Francis, and should be shunned alongside other modern 'idols'.