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Hereford cathedral singers become first ever Anglican choir to sing papal mass at Vatican
Hereford Cathedral choir will make history this summer when it becomes the first Anglican cathedral choir to sing at a Papal Mass in Rome since the Reformation.
Islam on Lewis: Why the church should support Muslims' right to build mosques
Recently it was announced that the first mosque is about to be built on the Western Isles â a bastion of conservative evangelical Calvinism, dominated by the Free Church of Scotland.
Islamic extremism still a leading source of Christian persecution despite defeat of ISIS, Open Doors warns
Christian charity Open Doors has warned that Islamic extremism is still one of the main sources of persecution of Christians across the world despite the defeat of the Islamic State terror group.
Royal baby: Duchess of Cambridge admitted to hospital in 'early stages of labour'
The Duchess of Cambridge is in hospital in the early stages of labour, Kensington Palace announced this morning.
GQ magazine attacks Bible as 'foolish, repetitive and contradictory', tells readers it's not worth reading
The editors of GQ magazine have sparked outrage after placing the Bible in their list of "21 Books You Don't Have to Read."
Police close investigation into 'fresh information' over George Bell abuse allegations
Police have dropped an investigation into the late-George Bell after the Church of England passed on 'fresh information' related to allegations of historic abuse.
Archbishop of York says police still need to learn about 'institutional racism' 25 years after Stephen Lawrence murder
John Sentamu has said that the Macpherson report which concluded the police were 'institutionally racist' following the murder of Stephen Lawrence 25 years ago today needs to be 'revisited' by every police force to prevent ongoing failures.
Willow Creek elders to renew Hybels investigation after more women come forward
Elders at Willow Creek Community Church have said they will conduct fresh investigations into the conduct of its founder and former pastor Bill Hybels
Suicide blast in Kabul kill 12, wounds many
A suicide bomber blew himself up outside a voter registration centre in the Afghan capital Kabul on Sunday, killing at least 12 people and wounding dozens as they waited to receive identity cards, officials said.
We didn't assassinate Palestinian in Malaysia, Israel says
Israel's defence minister said on Sunday a Palestinian scientist shot dead in Malaysia was a rocket expert and 'no saint', but dismissed suggestions by Hamas that Israel's Mossad spy agency assassinated him.
Queen Elizabeth celebrates 92nd birthday with star-studded concert
Britain's Queen Elizabeth attended a star-studded special concert on Saturday as the world's oldest and longest-reigning living monarch celebrated her 92nd birthday.
Natalie Portman pulls out of Israel prizegiving due to Netanyahu speech
Oscar-winning actress Natalie Portman said she chose not to attend a ceremony in Israel to accept a million-dollar prize because she did not want to be seen as supporting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who was scheduled to speak at the event.
Will President Trump visit UK this summer?
US president Donald Trump will visit Britain midway through 2018, possibly in July, British newspapers reported on Saturday, citing government sources in Washington and London.
Syrian state TV claims rebels are set to quit enclave near Damascus
Syrian state TV said on Saturday that rebels had agreed to surrender an enclave northeast of Damascus and go to opposition areas at the border with Turkey, a withdrawal that would clinch another victory for President Bashar al-Assad.
No more nuclear tests, says North Korea in 'sensational' announcement ahead of talks
North Korea will immediately suspend nuclear and missile tests and scrap its nuclear test site and instead pursue economic growth and peace, the North's state media said on Saturday.
'Most important religious collection outside Vatican': Welby launches Lambeth Palace's £23m library
Donning a high-vis jacket and construction helmet, the archbishop of Canterbury took part in a 'ground-breaking' ceremony to mark the start of construction for Lambeth Palace's first new building for more than a century.