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Archbishop of Canterbury calls for tax rises: 'I do not believe we can continue with an economy that works so badly for so many'
The Archbishop of Canterbury has called for a reshaping of Britain's tax system to raise more money for public services and reduce 'damaging wealth inequality'.

California shelves plans for ban on gay conversion therapy after dialogue with faith leaders
A California lawmaker has dropped a controversial bill that would have effectively banned gay conversion therapy and the sale of books related to the practice.

Stephen Baldwin says Christian movies are 'getting better' but need 'more crossover potential'
Stephen Baldwin, an actor and evangelical Christian, says he has been focused on making good quality Christian media while being a family man and father to his newly engaged daughter Hailey.

Simon Cowell moved to tears by Christian singer on America's Got Talent
Former United Pursuit member-turned-worship pastor at Influence Church, Michael Ketterer gave "America's Got Talent" one of their most emotional episodes of the season on Tuesday, which even moved judge Simon Cowell.

Trump 'very disappointed' with Turkish president over refusal to free Andrew Brunson
Donald Trump says he is 'very disappointed' with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan over his refusal to free US pastor Andrew Brunson.

As children return to school, Christians are being urged to pray
Millions of children across the UK are heading back to school this week and although the start of the new academic year is an exciting time for many, there are also many challenges.

In an age of social media, why St Birinus just might be a saint for our times
'A good and just man, who in carrying out his duties was guided rather by an inborn love of virtue than by what he had read in books.'

Review: Morality in the 21st Century is about learning to love our neighbours
The series motto so far could be 'only when I learn how to properly love myself, will I be able to properly love you in a way from which society at large will benefit'. And for this, the Bible, it seems to me is still the key.

Secrets of her success: How has Ruth Davidson transformed Scottish Tory fortunes?
Unlike her predecessor as leader of the Scottish Tories, Ruth Davidson is a household name throughout the whole of the UK.

Aretha Franklin's family slams eulogy as 'offensive and distasteful'
More controversy broke over the funeral of singer Aretha Franklin after a family spokesman hit out at the 'negative agenda' of the minister who delivered the eulogy.

Bishop of Reading announces retirement
The Bishop of Reading, Rt Revd Andrew Proud, has announced he will retire next year. His last official engagement takes place on Easter Sunday.

Travelling Solo: What God has taught me through bereavement and widowhood
I was leaving both the place and the memories and setting out alone, newly widowed, on an unexpected journey in search of a new life.

Telling a better story: How India's Christians are fighting for dignity for Dalits
The caste system, identified most obviously with Hinduism but present in Islam and Christianity as well, is at the root of some of the deepest and most pernicious forms of discrimination.

Government unveils £1.8m scheme to preserve listed places of worship for future generations
The Government has launched a new pilot programme to repair and maintain historic places of worship across England.

The real meaning of 'On Earth as it is in Heaven'
We're all familiar with the words of Jesus when He instructed us to pray, "Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven" (Matthew 6:10). But what exactly did He mean?

CARE launches new campaign encouraging people to consider organ donation
Christian advocacy group CARE is asking people to think about whether organ donation could be something they would be prepared to do.