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Put your Brexit differences aside and pray together for the nation, says Archbishop of Canterbury

The Archbishop of Canterbury is inviting people to put aside their differences over Brexit and come together in prayer this Pentecost.
Pope approves change to Lord's Prayer but UK's Catholics will stick with original

The Pope has signed off on changes to the Lord's Prayer in Italian but Catholics in the UK will continue to use the original English version for now.
Ex-Vatican treasurer's child sex offence conviction should stand - prosecutor

Jailed former Vatican treasurer George Pell will find out within weeks whether his conviction on child sex offences stands, is overturned or he has to face another trial after prosecutors on Thursday urged an Australian court to reject his appeal.
Dutch Baptists on the way to merger

Two Baptist denominations in the Netherlands are making steady progress on the road to unity. After years of intense talks since 2011, their leaders recently signed a 'declaration of intention', agreeing to form one organisation in the near future.
WWII veteran and Salvation Army commissioner, 95, skydives into Normandy to remember D-Day

A Salvation Army Commissioner who first parachuted into Normandy 75 years ago for D-Day was today jumping again over the site of that historic invasion in memory of his fallen comrades.
Archbishop remembers bravery and sacrifice of all those who took part in D-Day

The Archbishop of Canterbury was among those remembering the brave members of the Allied forces who took part in D-Day 75 years ago in what was a major turning point in World War Two.
Bishop of Chelmsford denies suggesting vicar could leave Church of England over transgender views

The Bishop of Chelmsford, the Rt Rev Stephen Cottrell, said in a letter to clergy that he did not ask or imply that vicar John Parker should leave the Church of England on account of his views
Bishop questions Christians who support Donald Trump

Donald Trump's Christian faith has been questioned by a senior figure in the Church of England as the US President embarks on a three-day state visit to Britain.
Durham Cathedral tower reopens after three-year conservation project

The central tower of Durham Cathedral re-opened to members of the public on Saturday after a lengthy three-year conservation project.
The Salvation Army encourages more people to give volunteering a go

The Salvation Army is encouraging people from all walks of life to consider giving just a few hours of their time for the benefit of their community.
'I'm at a loss to know where this comes from' - bishop responds to transgender accusations

The Bishop of Chelmsford, the Rt Rev Stephen Cottrell, has denied telling a former vicar that he would no longer be welcome in the Church of England if he "wished to faithfully follow the teachings of the Bible".
'We promise they will be heard,' Church of England tells abuse survivors

The Church of England has promised that those who come forward to report abuse "will be heard".
75,000 people asked the Church of England for help on Alexa, data shows

The Church of England on Alexa has been asked 75,000 questions by users of the Amazon device in its first year, new data has shown.
Catholic clergy have to report abuse, but what will the Church do with that information?

The Catholic Church is tightening rules on reporting sexual abuse â but not swearing off its legal privilege to keep secrets
Methodist evangelicals ask for prayers as Church considers allowing gay marriage

Evangelicals are asking people to pray that the Methodist Church remains faithful to the biblical teaching on marriage.