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Far-right groups are 'unchristian', says Archbishop of Canterbury
The Archbishop of Canterbury has denounced far-right groups as "unchristian" and hit out at any attempts by them to appropriate Christian symbolism.
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Olympic gold medallist gives God the credit: 'Let me be the vessel'
Christian track star Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone gave credit to God as became the first woman ever to become a two-time Olympic champion in the women's 400-meter hurdles on Thursday.
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After riots, Britain must work to foster integration and shared values - Nazir-Ali
Former bishop Michael Nazir-Ali has criticised Britain's "naïve" approach to multiculturalism, which he said has led to a sense of "isolation" and "separateness" instead of integration.
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Islamic State\'s genocide was not limited to killing and enslaving Yazidis, Christians and other communities â it also erased their heritage
A scholar of Iraq describes the ongoing loss following the genocidal violence by IS â not just of human lives, but of a rich cultural heritage.
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In scandal\'s wake, ACNA adopts new rules on reporting misconduct
Amendments to the denomination\'s bylaws on preventing and reporting misconduct lay the groundwork for larger revisions, ACNA officials said.
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Rwanda government shuts more than 5,000 churches, claiming code violations
\'The government gave us five years to comply and kept giving us reminders. That ended last year in September,\' said Anglican Archbishop Laurent Mbanda.
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50 Christians massacred in Nigeria's middle belt region
At least 50 Christians were brutally killed on 8 August in the predominantly Christian village of Ayati, located in Ukum County, Benue State, Nigeria. Local reports indicate that the deadly assault was allegedly carried out by Fulani herdsmen in collaboration with a criminally motivated gang.
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Team Fiji goes viral singing worship hymns at the Olympics: 'So beautiful'
The harmonic singing of hymns praising God by the Fiji Olympic athletes, coaches and staff during their worship gatherings in Paris' Olympic Village has gone viral on social media.
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Nicaragua police crack down on religious leaders
The Christian Church in Nicaragua is being targeted by police in an ongoing crackdown on religious leaders, with eleven Roman Catholic leaders detained in the latest wave of arrests.
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6 Christians arrested in Paris for riding bus protesting Olympics opening ceremony
A group of six Christians and a driver were arrested Monday in Paris, France, for riding around in a bus that featured a graphic objecting to the Olympics opening ceremony and demanding an end to attacks on Christians.
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Panel member in Christian teacher case receives formal warning
A panel member in an employment tribunal case involving a Christian teacher has received a formal warning for misconduct over comments he made on social media.
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Lutherans, Orthodox Church reach agreement on 1,000-year debate over Nicene Creed
The Lutheran World Federation and the Orthodox Church have announced an agreement on the debate over the "Filioque" clause of the Nicene Creed, which prompted the schism between Western and Eastern churches over 1,000 years ago.