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CofE bishop warns David Cameron not to lead UK into war, poverty and chaos
A senior Church of England has used a lesson from the Bible to warn the Prime Minister against leading the UK into war, poverty and chaos.

'God's architect' Antoni Gaudà could be made a saint
Spanish architect Antoni Gaudà is on the road to sainthood and could be beatified within the next year according to Catalonian radio station RAC1.

Death toll rises in second Nepal earthquake: 'The ground looked like it was rippling'
A strong earthquake shook Nepal on Tuesday, sending people in the capital Kathmandu rushing out on to the streets.

Nepal army rescues 117 stranded in trekking villages after devastating earthquake
115 Nepalis and two Americans were evacuated on Monday from three villages where hundreds died.

Dan Brown's Inferno sees Tom Hanks return as Robert Langdon
After The Da Vinci Code and Angels and Demons, the film is expected to be a box-office hit.

Boston bomber tells Catholic nun about his remorse: 'No one deserves to suffer' like my victims
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev told a Roman Catholic nun and death-penalty opponent of his remorse.

Cameron's Europe referendum pledge brings rebel Tories onside
Conservatives have proclaimed a new-found unity over the traditionally divisive issue.

Beyonce and Jay Z buy converted New Orleans church
Beyonce and Jay Z buy converted New Orleans Church; historic property also served as Hysell Ballet Studio

Bruce Jenner's transgender journey sparks clash between commentator and pastor
The polarising effect of Bruce Jenner's interview with Diane Sawyer in which he opened up about his transgenderism and his transition to becoming a woman has sparked different reactions from the public and the Christian community has not been spared conflict on the issue.

World needs stronger Christian voice - Jeb Bush
The Christian Voice is not being heard enough in the world and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush is accusing the Obama administration of using its federal power to limit religious freedom in the country.

'For the Love of Ruth' film gives the Biblical story of Ruth a modern twist
New film on television For the Love of Ruth is offering viewers a modern retelling of the story of Ruth, who was known as "a woman of noble character" in the Bible.

Justin Bieber thanks mum for not giving up on him during 'stupid phase'
Canadian pop star Justin Bieber definitely underwent a "stupid phase" when he got involved in drugs, booze, and women, and now the young singer is taking the opportunity to thank his mother Pattie Mallette for not giving up on him during that painful stage of his life and for shaping him up to be the person he is today.

Duggars by the numbers: '19 Kids and Counting' family work out crazy numbers when they calculate if every Duggar child had 10 kids of their own
Jim Bob and Michelle's first three grandchildren are Mackynzie, Michael, and Marcus, the kids of their first-born son Josh and his wife Anna.

Derick Dillard shares throwback picture in Nepal: Time flies, don't waste it
New dad Derick Dillard and husband of Jill Duggar from 19 Kids and Counting has shared a throwback photo of himself and Jill while they were just starting their courtship stage in Nepal, and he urged the show's fans to not waste every single moment of their lives.

Sadie sends her 'prince charming' Blake Coward a sweet happy birthday message
Sadie Robertson's boyfriend Blake Coward just turned 19, and the young Duck Dynasty star is not passing up the chance to greet her beau a happy birthday and shower her "prince charming" with love.

Faith-based films get consistently low ratings on Rotten Tomatoes
Faith-based films have received consistently low ratings on the popular movie review website Rotten Tomatoes despite receiving positive feedback from fans, and it is making some Christians wonder if the themes presented in the films are too offensive for mainstream viewers.