James Macintyre
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Catholic Church launches major funeral guide as poll shows half UK adults think funeral directors deserve counselling
The Catholic Church in England and Wales today publishes a major new online guide to Catholic funerals and cremations on its Art of Dying Well website which was launched to wide acclaim last year.
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Christians in India fear attacks after rape conviction for 'wild beast' Guru Grummet Ram Rahim Singh
Christians in the northern Indian district of Haryana and the Punjab are living in fear of attack from followers of the infamous Guru Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, who was convicted of rape on Friday.
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Sudan church leader among those re-arrested amid government pressure for property
A Sudan church leader who spent Christmas 2015 in prison on charges of 'spying' before being freed after 19 days due to lack of evidence, was re-arrested last week, along with five other church leaders, according to World Watch Monitor (WWM).
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After 95 days of fighting with Christians caught in the crossfire, Philippines troops retake Cathedral in Marawi
Government forces in the Philippines have finally cleared and retaken a Catholic church in the centre of the predominantly Muslim city of Marawi after 95 days of fighting there, according to The Philippine Star.
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Chinese Catholics succeed in prayerful protest against demolition of their church - for now
Dozens of Chinese Catholics yesterday tried to stop the demolition of their church in Wangcun, near Changzhi, in the south-eastern Shanxi province of the country, according to Asia News.
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Parents' dismay as Californian Catholic school removes religious statues on grounds they could 'alienate' people
Parents of pupils at a Catholic school in California have expressed dismay after the institution removed several religious statues because of concerns that they would 'alienate' prospective students and their parents.
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Two Jesuit schools in Australia cautiously back same-sex marriage, citing teachings of Pope Francis
Two elite private Jesuit schools in Australia appear cautiously to have endorsed same-sex marriage, citing the teaching of Pope Francis, ahead of a referendum on the issue in that country.
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New female Anglican Archbishop of Perth says she favours 'inclusive' approach on same-sex marriage
The Australian newly elected first female Anglican Archbishop, Kay Goldsworthy, has strongly hinted that she personally backs same-sex marriage, saying she has an 'inclusive' approach to the issue but respects the wider position of the church.
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Christian girl placed with Muslim foster carer is returned to grandmother after court ruling
The Christian girl reportedly forced to live with a Muslim foster carer was last night returned to her grandmother's home following a hearing at a family court and a national outcry.
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Charity Commission finds public benefit in Plymouth Brethren Gospel Hall Trusts
The Charity Commission has today published findings from its review of Plymouth Brethren Christian Church (PBCC) Gospel Hall Trusts, concluding that there are 'no significant regulatory issues relating to the charities' compliance with their governing documents'.
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Australian Anglican church elects Kay Goldsworthy as first female archbishop
Australia's first female Anglican archbishop has been elected to head the church in Western Australia. Kay Goldsworthy will replace Roger Herft, who stepped down a year ahead of schedule after admitting he had let down survivors at the royal commission into child sex abuse.
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Trump team and Israeli PM 'revive talks over moving US embassy to Jerusalem'
The senior White House adviser Jared Kushner and the Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu last week discussed reviving the idea of moving the US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, according to the Times of Israel.