Christian Today staff writer

• Bishops attacks 'illusion' of seeking happiness in materialism

  In a keynote address to school leaders in London, the Bishop of Chelmsford, the Rt Revd Stephen Cottrell, described schools as places where children learn to seek 'fullness of life' rather than the 'illusion' that happiness can be found in possessions or outward appearances.

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  The lasting legacy of the extraordinary rule of the Tudors in Britain

  A new exhibition, the Tudors: the family and faith in Durham, will highlighting the profound impact of the royal family on the Durham Cathedral and changes in worship wrought by the Reformation

• Catholic bishops defend their involvement in Congo's troubled politics: 'The Church acts as arbitrator'

  Catholic bishops in the Congo have defended their involvement in politics after criticism from the president at their presence at recent demonstrations.

• How Tearfund homes are changing lives three years after Nepal's devastating earthquake

  Tearfund is celebrating the completion of 108 earthquake-resistant houses in Nepal.

• Ancient pool discovered near Jerusalem could be site where Ethiopian eunuch was baptised

  An ancient pool near Jerusalem has been unearthed by archaeologists is being linked to where Philip may have baptised the Ethiopian eunuch.

• Now Forward in Faith Anglo-Catholics blast CofE-Methodist unity plans

  Another group of Anglo-Catholics has strongly opposed proposals to end 200 years of schism between the Church of England and the Methodist Church, saying they represent 'a fundamental breach'.

• Kidnapped nun asks for help from Pope Francis in jihadist video

  A nun who was kidnapped nearly a year ago in Mali has appeared in a video in which she asks for Pope Francis to intervene, according to reports from the Mauritanian agency Al-Akhbar and the American centre of surveillance of jihadist movements, SITE.

• The 21 Day Challenge: How 3 weeks could revolutionise your spiritual life

  Christian commitment to a year of spiritual resolve can be a daunting prospect, but three weeks may be all it takes to revolutionise your life. YouVersion, the team behind the popular Bible App, are once again inviting users to undertake the '21 Day Challenge', starting today.

• Egyptian court hands down suspended sentences to 15 Muslim attackers after Coptic church violence

  An Egyptian court yesterday sentenced 15 Muslim defendants to a year in jail, charged with attacking an unlicensed Coptic Church in a village south of Cairo.

• Stop competing! Christian charities told to end rivalries and unite

  Christian charities are being urged to set aside internal competition and rivalries in pursuit of fighting global poverty.

• Church of England's 'culture of secrecy' under the spotlight in abuse inquiry

  A public inquiry into sex abuse in the Church of England will focus on the institution's culture of secrecy.

• Don Bosco: 7 quotes from the saint who taught by kindness

  St John Bosco or 'Don Bosco' (1815-1888), whose feast day is today, was an Italian Catholic priest who worked in Turin.