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Former bishop Heather Cook seeks early release from prison
Former bishop Heather Cook seeks early release from prison

Former Episcopal Church bishop Heather Cook, who ran over and killed a cyclist while she was texting and driving drunk, could be freed from prison as early as next month if an appeal succeeds.

Satan is attacking the Catholic Church, says Pope Francis

The devil is alive and well and working overtime to undermine the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis says.

Trump's evangelical supporters hail Kavanaugh confirmation
Trump's evangelical supporters hail Kavanaugh confirmation

Evangelical backers of President Donald Trump have hailed the Senate's confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh as a Supreme Court justice on Saturday.

Climate change panel issues 'final call' on global warming as global disaster threatens
Climate change panel issues 'final call' on global warming as global disaster threatens

Their report says the world is heading for a rise of 3 degrees C above pre-industrial levels and that this needs to be kept to 1.5C in order to avoid catastrophic change.

The Word on depression: Three Bible passages
The Word on depression: Three Bible passages

One of the most commonly stated reasons people with mental health issues struggle with church is the relentlessly upbeat tone from the pulpit and the song sheet.

'And G-d saw that it was good': In a world defined by science, what does creation mean?
'And G-d saw that it was good': In a world defined by science, what does creation mean?

Whatever the counter-arguments by the world's thinkers, as a swimmer and music-maker Mandy knew that the key to life is immersion.

 Vatican takes off gloves, accuses Archbishop Vigano of 'calumny, defamation'
Vatican takes off gloves, accuses Archbishop Vigano of 'calumny, defamation'

A top Vatican official on Sunday issued a scathing open letter accusing an archbishop who launched an unprecedented attack on Pope Francis of mounting a 'political frame job devoid of real foundation'.

Should Christians Raise Their Hands During Worship? Pastors Have Their Say
Should Christians Raise Their Hands During Worship? Pastors Have Their Say

Should Christians raise their hands during worship services? The motivations behind the act are key to answering the question, two pastors have argued.

Ben Affleck takes break from rehab to go to church with Jennifer Garner
Ben Affleck takes break from rehab to go to church with Jennifer Garner

Hollywood actor Ben Affleck took a break from rehab to attend church with his estranged wife Jennifer Garner.

Why the lows are just as important as the highs
Why the lows are just as important as the highs

Without a little conflict, life would get pretty boring

What is a godly response to the pain of rejection?
What is a godly response to the pain of rejection?

I've been blessed to receive many invitations throughout my years but there have been times when I have felt rejected and left out, confused about who really are my true friends.

Three decades after nuclear disaster, Chernobyl goes solar
Three decades after nuclear disaster, Chernobyl goes solar

Ukraine unveiled a solar plant in Chernobyl on Friday, just across from where a power station, now encased in a giant sarcophagus, caused the world's worst nuclear disaster three decades ago.

Woman who identifies as man embroiled in court battle to appear on baby's birth certificate as father
Woman who identifies as man embroiled in court battle to appear on baby's birth certificate as father

A baby born in Britain might be the first ever to not have a mother listed on the birth certificate because the woman who gave birth identifies as a man.

Ruth, The Musical: How an ancient story of women's courage is being told for a new generation
Ruth, The Musical: How an ancient story of women's courage is being told for a new generation

The biblical story of Ruth has inspired poems and paintings for generations. Musicals, not so much.

Christians arrested, churches closed in Myanmar rebel clampdown
Christians arrested, churches closed in Myanmar rebel clampdown

Separatists in Myanmar have closed churches and detained church leaders in a clampdown on Christian activities.

Preaching and mental health: Do you know who you're talking to?
Preaching and mental health: Do you know who you're talking to?

On any given Sunday, there will be people with many different stories sat in front of us.