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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 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 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
This competition between the churches of Constantinople and Moscow for dominance in the Orthodox Christian world is not new â 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
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
The Bishop of Bristol has promised the support of churches to people affected by the closure of Honda's Swindon plant.

Christian ministry ship celebrates decade of global mission and outreach
Christian ministry ship Logos Hope is celebrating 10 years of bringing the Gospel as well as practical support to churches and communities around the world.

Row over Brexit has made truth 'slippery', says Bishop of Salisbury
Christians trying to make sense of Brexit must seek truth and consider the views of others 'in love', rather than giving in to 'easy caricatures' of people they disagree with, says the Bishop of Salisbury.

Christian Easter egg goes plastic-free as bishop calls for a packaging 'revolution'
The only chocolate Easter egg to explain the story of Jesus' death and resurrection in its packaging is going plastic-free for the first time.
Irish Primate tells abuse victims he's sorry for Catholic Church's failures ahead of Vatican summit
Archbishop Eamon Martin has apologised over the failure of the Catholic Church to protect people in its care from sexual abuse at the hands of predatory priests.

Christians protest outside Nigerian High Commission on anniversary of Leah Sharibu's abduction
Christians gathered in London on Tuesday to protest the ongoing captivity of Nigerian Christian schoolgirl Leah Sharibu.

Netherlands' most senior Catholic bishop may lose cathedral over falling attendances
The most senior bishop in the Dutch Catholic Church may have to leave his own cathedral due to empty pews as the number of faithful continues to fall.

Scottish Government says it will not review transgender school guidance despite complaints
The Scottish Government has ruled out a review into controversial guidance for schools on transgenderism despite complaints from women's groups.

Independent Group: why seven Labour MPs have left the party
Luciana Berger, the MP for Liverpool Wavertree, could not have been clearer as to her reasons for leaving.

Major US airlines to introduce gender-neutral booking options
American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue and United Airlines are among the airlines introducing gender-neutral designations.

New initiative invites young people to give a year to God
Young Christians in the Diocese of Chichester are being invited to spend a year with a church discerning what God's calling on their life might be.