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Hollywood\'s \'Holy\' trend poses both advantages and challenges for Christians
Hollywood's 'Holy' trend poses both advantages and challenges for Christians

There are challenges and benefits that come with Hollywood's recent 'holy' trend. This was the consensus of religious leaders and entertainment experts following the bevy of Christian based material that has sprung up on television and in cinemas.

Pastor embarks on 200 mile walk to raise awareness on homelessness
Pastor embarks on 200 mile walk to raise awareness on homelessness

A Michigan pastor has embarked on a 200 mile walk from the Mackinac Bridge to the Abundant Life Mission in Menominee, in an effort to raise $100,000 for the benefit of homeless people.

Migrants are \'exploited, rejected and vulnerable\', says Catholic Archbishop
Migrants are 'exploited, rejected and vulnerable', says Catholic Archbishop

Archbishop Peter Smith urged prayer for migrants and politicians responsible for deciding policy.

Standing ovation as Justin Welby and Vincent Nichols declare unity
Standing ovation as Justin Welby and Vincent Nichols declare unity

The heads of the Anglican and Catholic churches in the UK received a standing ovation at the Royal Albert Hall today after praying for Christian unity.

\'Male headship\' campaigner appointed as CofE bishop
'Male headship' campaigner appointed as CofE bishop

Leading conservative evangelical Rod Thomas has been appointed Bishop of Maidstone and will minister to evangelical parishes that do not accept the ordination of women.

Mark Driscoll uses Thrive leadership conference for message of forgiveness
Mark Driscoll uses Thrive leadership conference for message of forgiveness

The former pastor of Mars Hill may be planning a return to pastoral ministry.

Coptic bishop claims Egyptian authorities are behind Christian persecution
Coptic bishop claims Egyptian authorities are behind Christian persecution

Local authorities are behind the persecution and harrassment of Christians in Minya, Bishop Agathon claims.

Heather Cook has resigned as a bishop and been told she is no longer a priest
Heather Cook has resigned as a bishop and been told she is no longer a priest

The former bishop is facing manslaughter charges after she killed a cyclist in an accident last year.

Nicky Gumbel: A divided world demands a united Church
Nicky Gumbel: A divided world demands a united Church

At a time when the Church is perhaps at its most divided, living out unity has never been more important, Nicky Gumbel told a packed HTB conference at the Royal Albert Hall yesterday.

Church of England fossil fuel divestment could have huge impact on business
Church of England fossil fuel divestment could have huge impact on business

Companies that fail to respond to the concerns of churches and others over the impact of their business on the environment will suffer serious damage to their reputations, a leading consultant in the field has warned.

Pope Francis defends California missions\' founder ahead of canonization
Pope Francis defends California missions' founder ahead of canonization

Pope Francis defended an 18th-century Spanish priest on Saturday from accusations he brutalized Native Americans in missionary work that helped lay the foundations for the Catholic Church in the United States.

TD Jakes is asking big business to \'tie morality to money\' and make a real difference in communities
TD Jakes is asking big business to 'tie morality to money' and make a real difference in communities

Megachurch pastor Bishop T.D. Jakes of The Potter's House in Dallas, Texas is encouraging big businesses to add a "moral component" to money in order to create change and development in different communities all over America.

Royal Baby: Prayers, good wishes (and jokes) for William and Kate
Royal Baby: Prayers, good wishes (and jokes) for William and Kate

The Archbishop of Canterbury was among the first of society's leading figures to welcome the arrival of the daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. He immediately prayed God's blessings on the Princess.

Real life \'widow\'s mite\' story touches congregation: Homeless person leaves 18 cents with a note
Real life 'widow's mite' story touches congregation: Homeless person leaves 18 cents with a note

A real live "widow's mite" donation has been left at a church in the United States with an apologetic note.

18 cent donation by homeless person moves an entire congregation
18 cent donation by homeless person moves an entire congregation

Homeless man donates 18 cents to church and says the gift is between him, the church and God

Princeton professor claims the \'Christian nation\' idea was invented by corporate America
Princeton professor claims the 'Christian nation' idea was invented by corporate America

A Princeton history professor has claimed that the idea of America as a Christian nation was invented by corporations, and that the link between capitalism and religion is still strong until now.