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L'Arche founder Jean Vanier reveals he is resting after a heart attack
Jean Vanier, the Canadian Catholic philosopher and theologian who founded L'Arche, the community for disabled people and their carers, has revealed that he suffered a heart attack in October and is now having a 'serious rest' until February.
Archbishop of Canterbury says it is a 'scandal' that so many need foodbanks
The Archbishop of Canterbury has described the latest figures on foodbank use in Britain as 'utterly shocking' and said that it is 'a scandal that in 21st century Britain we have need of them at all'.
'Enough is enough': Christian Aid blasts 'corrupt' offshore tax system after Paradise Papers release
Christian Aid has condemned the 'rotten' and 'corrupt' system of off-shore tax havens in the wake of the 'Paradise Papers' revelations and called for an end to financial secrecy, declaring 'enough is enough'.
8 things you didn't know about Christmas
Here are eight of my favourite festive facts that made Mrs Kerensa roll her eyes...
Trump ally Pastor Robert Jeffress says shooters would quickly be shot dead in his church
The evangelical pastor and Donald Trump ally Robert Jeffress has suggested that an armed attacker on his church would be stopped after one or two shots because his congregants carry guns 'and I don't think there's anything wrong with that'.
'I don't understand, but I know my God does': Tearful pastor and wife speak of losing their daughter in church shooting
The pastor at First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs and his wife have spoken about losing their 14-year-old daughter during the shooting there on Sunday which left 26 people dead.
York Minster responds to terrorism threat
York Minster has become the first cathedral in the UK to install security blocks aimed at stopping terrorist attacks, following advice from the Counter Terrorism Unit.
Texas church gunman 'had row with mother-in-law' before shooting
The Texas gunman Devin Patrick Kelley had argued with his mother-in-law who attended the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs before the rampage, officials said on Monday.
Fake News and the Texas church shooting: 3 false stories to watch out for
Devin Patrick Kelley is widely being named as the shooter in the attack on First Baptist Church Sutherland Springs, although authorities have yet to officially announce this.
British missionary killed in Nigeria, 3 others freed
Ian Squire was killed following the kidnap on October 14. However, David and Shirley Donovan and Alanna Carson have all returned home safely.
Texas church shooting: Pregnant woman and 3 of her children among victims
Heart-breaking details are emerging of some of the victims in the shooting at First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas which left 26 dead and at least 20 others injured.
Archbishops urged to host debate on sexual harassment after rape claims against priest
The Church of England's ruling general synod is being urged to publicly debate sexual harassment at its next meeting after allegations of abuse and assault were levelled at clergy members.
Christian Aid's Christmas appeal to be doubled in UK Government scheme
This Christmas, the Government has pledged to match every pound given by the public to Christian Aid's Christmas appeal to relieve desperate hunger and poverty in South Sudan.
Church of England threatens to sell out of mining stocks unless companies clean up their act
The Church of England's investment bodies have warned that they may sell up their holdings in miners, unless companies commit to changing the way they do business.
Are American churches under attack?
Since 1980 there have more than 145 attacks on churches in the US, killing more than 200 people.
Thou Shalt Not Kill: Catholic Church in Philippines launches prayer campaign to stop drugs killings
A senior Catholic archbishop yesterday called for Filipinos to choose peace over violence and end a spate of drug-related killings that have divided the nation.