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Should Christians be #minimalist? What we can learn from Marie Kondo – and St Augustine
Should Christians be #minimalist? What we can learn from Marie Kondo – and St Augustine

This trend towards having less is a rare point of intersection between living a Christian life and being cool.

Elijah and the prophets of Baal: A lesson in doing the right thing
Elijah and the prophets of Baal: A lesson in doing the right thing

'How long will you skip between two stools'? Elijah asks. 'Make up your mind: come to a decision.'

What's the point of men's ministry – and why do some people object to it?
What's the point of men's ministry – and why do some people object to it?

Stronger objections can range from polite but forthright protest to full-on sabotage.

Abuse victims demand to see pope, call for bishops to be fired
Abuse victims demand to see pope, call for bishops to be fired

The 12 victims met with five Vatican officials a day before the start of an unprecedented conference on clerical abuse.

Pope opens child sex abuse conference, promising 'concrete' remedies

Victims expected 'concrete and efficient measures' to address the abuse and scandal and not mere condemnations, Francis said in a short opening statement.

US not pursuing sanctions over death of missionary John Chau at hands of remote tribe
US not pursuing sanctions over death of missionary John Chau at hands of remote tribe

The US has not asked the Indian government to sanction a remote tribe that killed a Christian missionary last year, it has been reported.

Muslim man wanted to kill Christian cousin until Jesus appeared to him in a dream
Muslim man wanted to kill Christian cousin until Jesus appeared to him in a dream

An Egyptian Muslim who planned to kill his cousin for converting to Christianity has shared how he embraced the religion he once hated after Jesus delivered a powerful message to him in a dream.

Church of England bishops face questions over controversial transgender guidance
Church of England bishops face questions over controversial transgender guidance

Church of England bishops were grilled at Synod on Wednesday about new guidance on services of welcome for transgender people.

Archbishop of Canterbury pleads with Church factions to give up 'cynicism' as Synod gets underway
Archbishop of Canterbury pleads with Church factions to give up 'cynicism' as Synod gets underway

The Archbishop of Canterbury has appealed to Anglicans to set aside their differences as they come together to debate the issues facing the Church at Synod this week.

Churches are playing a 'key role' in the fight against human trafficking
Churches are playing a 'key role' in the fight against human trafficking

Churches and faith groups are making an important contribution to efforts to eliminate the global scourge of human trafficking, a UN human rights committee has heard.

Brexit is in God's hands, says Juncker as Theresa May heads back to Brussels
Brexit is in God's hands, says Juncker as Theresa May heads back to Brussels

Jean-Claude Juncker said the process of Britain's exit from the European Union is in God's hands as he prepared to meet Theresa May in Brussels on Wednesday.

Bishop calls for an end to indefinite detention
Bishop calls for an end to indefinite detention

Bishop Paul McAleenan has written to MPs calling for the introduction of a 28-day time limit on immigration detention.

Islamic State closer to defeat in last Syrian enclave
Islamic State closer to defeat in last Syrian enclave

Islamic State appeared closer to defeat in its last enclave in eastern Syria on Wednesday, as a civilian convoy left the besieged area where U.S.-backed forces estimate a few hundred jihadists are still holed up.

Why a centuries-old religious dispute over Ukraine's Orthodox Church matters today
Why a centuries-old religious dispute over Ukraine's Orthodox Church matters today

This competition between the churches of Constantinople and Moscow for dominance in the Orthodox Christian world is not new – it goes back more than 500 years. But the birth of the new Orthodox Church in Ukraine opens a new chapter in this history.

'Roe v Wade' star Jon Voigt says God is asking Christians to protect family values
'Roe v Wade' star Jon Voigt says God is asking Christians to protect family values

Academy Award winner and star of the upcoming pro-life film "Roe v. Wade", Jon Voight, says God is asking Christians to protect family values.

Closure of Honda's Swindon plant is 'devastating blow', says Bishop of Bristol
Closure of Honda's Swindon plant is 'devastating blow', says Bishop of Bristol

The Bishop of Bristol has promised the support of churches to people affected by the closure of Honda's Swindon plant.