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Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez go to church together after rekindling their romance
Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez are back together, and they are better than ever thanks to a common denominator - God.

How Christians can thank God even when life is bad
It's easy to be thankful when things are working out well. But what about the times when everything that can go wrong has already gone wrong, and nothing else is going right?

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to make 'vows before God,' reveals archbishop of Canterbury
People are really excited for another royal wedding after England's Prince Harry announced his engagement to "Suits" star Meghan Markle, and the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby is one of those who are "absolutely delighted" by the news.

Why I changed my mind about Christmas commercialism
Lights on water are lovely; many a brutalist city centre has been enlightened and enlivened by a civic winter wonderland; and we all need cheering up.

Texas scholars find ancient text containing 'secret teachings of Jesus'
The oldest-known Greek copy of an apocryphal Christian writing about the secret teachings of Jesus' to his brother James has been uncovered at Oxford University.
Donald Trump's UK visit postponed indefinitely amid row over far-right tweets
Plans for Donald Trump to visit the UK as early as January have been shelved as tensions between the US President and Theresa May ramped up.

#GodWithUs: CofE gets creatively evangelical with new Christmas campaign
The Church of England has launched #GodWithUs, its Advent and Christmas campaign 'aimed at encouraging millions to experience the love of God' this festive season.
Pope Francis speaks of 'Rohingya' in first public reference during Asia visit
Pope Francis has broken a diplomatic taboo and referred to the Rohingya people by name for the first time on his visit to Myanmar and Bangladesh.

Sausage rolls and beard oils: 6 alternative Advent calendars to amuse and bewilder
From Greggs to Hot Wheels, everyone has a novelty Advent calendar now. What can Christians learn from them?

Persian refugee consecrated as new Bishop of Loughborough
An Iranian refugee was consecrated as Bishop of Loughborough in a landmark service at Canterbury Cathedral on Thursday.

Public confidence in clergy hits an all-time low â but they still score higher than politicians
Public confidence in priests and clergy hit an all-time low this year, according to Ipsos MORI's respected Veracity Index.

Why Christians should learn to love fiction
It is a question that really tested me. What five books have changed your life, excluding the Bible?

Ecclesiastes 2: Eat, drink and be merry, for tomorrow we die
Some people really enjoy their work. That Monday morning feeling, for them, is springing out of bed and bounding to work with joy and zeal.

Why December 1 is not the beginning of Advent
The makers of Advent calendars are adamant â December 1 is when Advent begins.

World's oldest Latin Bible returns to Britain after 1300 years
The world's oldest-known Latin-written Bible is to return to Britain after a more than 1300-year hiatus.

Colorado Christian baker heads to Supreme Court for religious liberty v gay rights showdown
The conservative Christian baker who refused a cake for a gay couple back in 2012 will finally have his case heard at the top court in America on Tuesday.