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Holocaust denial \'bishop\' sets up breakaway traditionalist group in Kent, takes in clergy accused of sex abuse
Holocaust denial 'bishop' sets up breakaway traditionalist group in Kent, takes in clergy accused of sex abuse

Clergy accused of sex abuse are finding refuge with a breakaway order run by a breakaway traditionalist British priest in Kent.

On being a gay man and a conservative Christian at the same time - why this theology can be a \'gift to the church\'
On being a gay man and a conservative Christian at the same time - why this theology can be a 'gift to the church'

Conservative in stance and evangelical in background, the Christian Spring Harvest festival is looking to tackle the deep and entrenched divisions in the Church in a way that emphasises love.

Pope Francis laments deaths in Syria chemical attack as top Bishop says the carnage \'shocks the soul\'
Pope Francis laments deaths in Syria chemical attack as top Bishop says the carnage 'shocks the soul'

Pope Francis has decried the death of dozens of people in Syria from chemical poisoning as the top Catholic bishop in the US said the carnage 'shocks the soul'.

Proof of God? 4 ways Christians can share their faith with atheists
Proof of God? 4 ways Christians can share their faith with atheists

If you had only 30 seconds, how would you explain your faith to an atheist? The host of a popular Christian/atheist debate show has suggested four ways Christians can positively share their faith with atheists.

Concern grows as guaranteed Lottery funding for repairs to Christian and other places of worship is axed
Concern grows as guaranteed Lottery funding for repairs to Christian and other places of worship is axed

Churches and other bodies are concerned because the new arrangements mean that for the first time since 1977 there will be no dedicated or 'ring-fenced' Government or Government heritage body funding for churches.

Monk accused of child sex abuse \'was allowed to stay at leading Catholic school for years after claims emerged\'
Monk accused of child sex abuse 'was allowed to stay at leading Catholic school for years after claims emerged'

A monk who is said to have run a weekly 'sex club' for young boys was allowed to remain at the country's leading Catholic school after multiple misconduct allegations against him, The Times has reported.

Often feel unhappy? Try this spiritual practice, every day
Often feel unhappy? Try this spiritual practice, every day

I don't know about you, but I often struggle to start the day with a hugely positive outlook in 2017. The world is tearing itself apart; injustice and pain seem to be everywhere. Instinctively, I don't wake each morning feeling entirely 'blessed'. So what to do?

Christian charity defends its President Franklin Graham after controversial comments backing Donald Trump
Christian charity defends its President Franklin Graham after controversial comments backing Donald Trump

The international Christian charity Samaritan's Purse has defended the controversial political position of its President, Franklin Graham, who has expressed his support for Donald Trump.

Evangelical charity is helping people \'come to know Jesus\' and rise out of poverty in Africa and Iraq, UK boss says
Evangelical charity is helping people 'come to know Jesus' and rise out of poverty in Africa and Iraq, UK boss says

The work of the Christian charity Samaritan's Purse is 'lifting the sights' of UK churches and showing what 'God is doing on a global scale', the international organisation's British boss has said.

Son of former Archbishop of Canterbury cleared of sex abuse charges
Son of former Archbishop of Canterbury cleared of sex abuse charges

The son of former Archbishop of Canterbury George Carey has been cleared of sex abuse charges against a young woman.

Labour heavyweight Hilary Benn tells Christian group we are in \'Winter of political discontent\' over Brexit
Labour heavyweight Hilary Benn tells Christian group we are in 'Winter of political discontent' over Brexit

Hilary Benn, one of the key Members of Parliament in the Brexit process, has told a meeting of Christians in Westminster that he understands why many of his constituents voted to leave the EU.

Yoga is \'acceptable\' for Christians but not a route to God, says Indian Church
Yoga is 'acceptable' for Christians but not a route to God, says Indian Church

One of India's largest Christian Churches says yoga is 'acceptable' but is 'not a means to experience the divine'.

Pakistani prosecutor who offered jailed Christians freedom if they convert to Islam suspended
Pakistani prosecutor who offered jailed Christians freedom if they convert to Islam suspended

A Pakistani public prosecutor who allegedly offered freedom to 42 on-trial Christians if they converted to Islam has been removed from his position.

Prince Charles\' aides deny he \'bumped\' Theresa May off \'prime ministerial plane\' for trip to see the Pope
Prince Charles' aides deny he 'bumped' Theresa May off 'prime ministerial plane' for trip to see the Pope

Aides to Prince Charles have denied claims that he 'bumped' Theresa May off a plane used by the Prime Minister after he booked it for a tour of Europe.

Pastors\' kids: is there more that pastors can do to stop their kids going astray?
Pastors' kids: is there more that pastors can do to stop their kids going astray?

One of the greatest legacies of any pastor is for his children to grow up loving God and loving the Church passionately. Yet, this is often not the story of the children of a pastor.

Do Christians have only one guardian angel each?
Do Christians have only one guardian angel each?

Matthew 18:10 reads: "See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I tell you that in heaven their angels always see the face of my Father who is in heaven?"