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Brazilians elect right-wing firebrand Bolsonaro in major shift
Jair Bolsonaro, a far-right firebrand former Army captain, won Brazil's presidential election in convincing fashion.
Churches spokesman says Universal Credit isn't even asking the right questions
The government's flagship Universal Credit benefits reform is failing to ask basic questions about whether it is actually working, according to a senior churches social policy adviser.
For the sake of the poor, is it time for the Church of England to get out of the marriage business?
I want to argue that if we were really interested in being biblical we would get out of the legalities.
Light Parties: Is the church's alternative to Halloween really a good idea?
There is a wisdom in resisting the church's move to seize All Hallows Eve for evangelistic purposes.
The messy business of loving people: Why Bob Goff told me to get a puppy
Two years ago my life was interrupted by an experience of Love I still struggle to explain.
Vatican meeting ends with call for greater role for women in Church
A major meeting of Catholic bishops ended on Saturday with a call for women to play a greater role in Church decision-making.
Bishop of Leicester grieves with whole city after helicopter crash that killed football club owner
The Bishop of Leicester is praying for all those affected by a tragic helicopter crash over the weekend that killed the owner of Leicester City FC and four others.
Prayers and solidarity after gunmen targeting Jews kills 11 in Pittsburgh synagogue
Faith leaders have condemned the mass shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue yesterday, with Christians and Muslims lining up to express solidarity with the victims.
What being pulled over by the police taught me about sin
A few weeks ago, I was pulled over by a police officer. I had my kids in the car and we were late for school. I was in a hurry and there was a car next to me, so I was not able to move over into the car pool lane.
Mexico offers ID papers and jobs in bid to halt migrant train on journey to US
Mexico on Friday offered temporary identification papers and jobs to migrants who register for asylum in the country, stepping up efforts to halt the advance of a U.S.-bound Central American caravan that has angered Washington.
Judge rejects Christian lawsuit against Drag Queen Story Hour for children
A Houston federal judge dismissed on Wednesday a legal case led by conservative Christians against a local public library's "Drag Queen Story Hour" events.
Painting of Jesus survives huge fire that burned historic 150-year-old church to the ground
A painting of Jesus Christ somehow survived unharmed in a massive fire in Massachusetts that burned a historic 150-year-old church to the ground.
Faith leaders commit to promoting peace and equality at global gathering
Christians have united with Muslim scholars in calling for an end to hate and the politicization of Islam at a major faith gathering in Indonesia.
Man tries to break into Magna Carta case with a hammer at Salisbury Cathedral
Police were called to Salisbury Cathedral on Thursday after a man allegedly tried to break into a case displaying a copy of the Magna Carta.
Florida man arrested in probe of bombs mailed to Trump critics
FBI agents arrested a 56-year-old man in Florida on Friday suspected of sending more than a dozen parcel bombs to high-profile critics of US President Donald Trump.
Lead LGBT people to Jesus, not heterosexuality, says ex-lesbian tells Christians
A popular poet and writer who left her lesbian life behind after becoming a Christian is offering some words of advice about how Christians can effectively engage with the LGBT community.