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Justin Welby's stark assessment of Britain: Austerity 'crushing the weak'
The Archbishop of Canterbury has given a stark assessment of Britain's current state warning that austerity is 'crushing the weak' with a 'schism' created by Brexit that the most vulnerable are falling into.
Jerusalem's Church of Holy Sepulchre shuts indefinitely amid fierce row with Israel
Jerusalem's famous Church of the Holy Schepulre will close indefinitely today in an unprecedented move amid a fierce row with the Israeli government.
UN demands Syria truce as airstrikes continue
The UN Security Council on Saturday demanded a 30-day truce across Syria as rescuers in the country's eastern Ghouta region said bombing had not let up long enough for them to count bodies during one of the bloodiest air assaults of the seven-year war.
Monsoon rains in Bangladesh could cause catastrophe for Rohingya refugees, warns Christian charity
Tens of thousands of Rohingya refugees living in camps at Cox's Bazar in Bangladesh face great risks from the monsoon season due to start in a matter of weeks, the Catholic charity CAFOD is warning.
Archbishop of Canterbury says Church of England has 'dealt with' Meghan Markle's divorce
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby has said that Meghan Markle's divorce is something the Church of England has 'dealt with' in the same way it would with any other couple.
Nuns give away convent in 'Dragon's Den' style contest to re-imagine a new Christian community
A group of nuns in Norfolk are to give away their convent and its grounds to any individual, church or group who can reimagine the site as a place of Christian community for the 21st century.
Theologians and composers mentored by Sir James MacMillan to premiere new Christian music in Scotland
A dozen young theologians and composers will premiere six new compositions of Christian music at the TheoArtistry Festival at the University of St Andrews next month, in a project mentored by the Scottish composer Sir James MacMillan.
UN delays Syria ceasefire vote as carnage escalates in eastern Ghouta
The UN Security Council yesterday delayed a vote on a demand for a 30-day ceasefire in Syria, where pro-government warplanes have been pounding the last rebel bastion near Damascus in one of the deadliest bombing campaigns of the seven-year civil war.
Game of Thrones High Septon actor finds lost document in Vatican archives
A Game of Thrones actor has found a document in the Vatican archives that sheds light on a painful episode in the life of one of the Catholic Churches most controversial thinkers.
Cult weddings in Church of England buildings could become a reality, bishop warns
Lightsabers and Death Stars are not typical companions to confetti and warm prosecco as the bride walks down the aisle on a summer's afternoon.
Christian charity wins top award in Sunday Times Best Companies list
Christian charity The Message Trust has been awarded first place in The Sunday Times' annual Best Companies survey, in the Not-For-Profits category.
'Fixer Upper' star Joanna Gaines reveals she was bullied for being half Asian; but God had a purpose for her
Watching "Fixer Upper" stars Chip and Joanna Gaines blaze a trail on home design and television, it's hard to imagine that one of them used to be a victim of bullying.
Rick Warren on how Christians can overcome discouragement and doubt?
It's not easy being a Christian, and there are many things that hinder believers from becoming the man or woman that God truly wants them to be.
A prayer for Congo and South Sudan
Christians around the world have been called to pray today for those affected by the conflicts in South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Duggar family news: Is Jessa Seewald expecting baby number 3?
Could another Duggar grandbaby be possibly on the way? Rumor has it that Jessa Duggar is already pregnant with her third baby, but the family from "Counting On" has yet to confirm it.
Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez go to church after returning from Jamaican vacation
Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez's renewed relationship is seemingly going from strength to strength as both continue to develop their relationship together with God.