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Millions expected at world's largest pilgrim festival
Millions expected at world's largest pilgrim festival

During the eight-week festival at Prayagraj in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, authorities expect up to 150 million people.

Drag Queen Story Hour at Somerset library draws backlash
Drag Queen Story Hour at Somerset library draws backlash

The public library in Taunton, Somerset, has been criticised over a forthcoming Drag Queen Story Hour for children.

Christians must offer hope in face of division and fear over Brexit, says bishop

The Bishop of Leeds has called for an end to the Brexit 'mudslinging' as he urged Christians to offer an alternative message.

Pathologizing masculinity
Pathologizing masculinity

The American Psychological Association diagnoses men as the problem

The struggle to glorify God in the workplace
The struggle to glorify God in the workplace

Glorifying God through hard work VS glorifying God through building relationships: these two don't really look like they will have a tension, do they? Well, I certainly didn't notice this until I started my new job two months ago.

Church raising money to help workers affected by US government shutdown

As the partial federal government shutdown moves toward a fourth week, a historic church in Memphis, Tennessee, has stepped in to help their affected members weather an uncertain period of missed paychecks.

Exclusive: Leading evangelical bishop apologises for role in gender transition liturgy guidance – and now opposes it
Exclusive: Leading evangelical bishop apologises for role in gender transition liturgy guidance – and now opposes it

The Bishop of Blackburn chaired the body which oversaw the publication of guidance on how to enable transgender adults to mark their transition.

Rodrigo Duterte curses at bishops as Catholic Church continues to criticise his war on drugs
Rodrigo Duterte curses at bishops as Catholic Church continues to criticise his war on drugs

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte turned on the country's Catholic bishops once again on Thursday, calling them 'sons of bitches'.

Methodist, Anglican leaders urge halt to 'anger and vitriol' over Brexit
Methodist, Anglican leaders urge halt to 'anger and vitriol' over Brexit

Britain's Anglican and Methodist leaders have called for an end to the 'anger and vitriol' that has characterised public discourse in an implicit reference to the ongoing turmoil over Brexit.

Church welcomes Amber Rudd's backtrack on Universal Credit
Church welcomes Amber Rudd's backtrack on Universal Credit

'As a just and compassionate society, we believe that every child is a blessing and deserves to be treated equally.'

German Christian family loses appeal over homeschooling
German Christian family loses appeal over homeschooling

Petra and Dirk Wunderlich, from Darmstadt, had refused to send their children to school, which is illegal in Germany.

'Vicar of Baghdad' ministry hit by Charity Commission inquiry

The Commission has highlighted its concerns over Jerusalem Merit's governance.

'The whole country is a prison': UN slams North Korea on human rights

'The reality for human rights on the ground remains unchanged and continues to be extremely serious.'

Let them eat more fat? Researcher argues that a balance of types of fat is the key
Let them eat more fat? Researcher argues that a balance of types of fat is the key

Some nutrition experts now believe that certain types of dietary fat may even reduce cardiovascular risk

Drinking tea during pregnancy may be bad for your baby's health
Drinking tea during pregnancy may be bad for your baby's health

Emerging evidence suggests that consuming caffeine during pregnancy may be bad for the baby

Justin Bieber's wife Hailey tells her 16.9m Instagram followers: 'God makes no mistakes'
Justin Bieber's wife Hailey tells her 16.9m Instagram followers: 'God makes no mistakes'

Supermodel Hailey Bieber took to Instagram over the weekend to share her vulnerabilities and feelings of inadequacy when she looks at images of other women, but then declared that "God makes no mistakes."