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\'Musicians\' church\' now linked to HTB in row after closing its doors to non-religious choirs and orchestras
'Musicians' church' now linked to HTB in row after closing its doors to non-religious choirs and orchestras

A church in central London that has become part of a network led by the evangelical Holy Trinity Brompton is facing criticism from a leading composer and others after closing its doors to choirs and orchestras whose music is non-religious.

It got Clinton\'s pastor into trouble for plagiarism, but who first preached \'It\'s Friday, but Sunday\'s coming\'?
It got Clinton's pastor into trouble for plagiarism, but who first preached 'It's Friday, but Sunday's coming'?

Bill Shillady, who sent Hillary Clinton daily devotionals during her election campaign, has found himself in hot water because one of them used uncredited material from another pastor.

\'Racism is sin. Period\': After Charlottesville, Christian leaders from across the US condemn white supremacy
'Racism is sin. Period': After Charlottesville, Christian leaders from across the US condemn white supremacy

Evangelical, Catholic and Episcopalian church leaders from across the US have been condemning the 'evil' of racismin the wake of the violent clashes at the weekend in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Devotional sent after Clinton defeat was plagiarised, author Bill Shillady discovers
Devotional sent after Clinton defeat was plagiarised, author Bill Shillady discovers

The pastor who has published a book of devotionals emailed to Hillary Clinton during her election campaign unwittingly plagiarised text from another pastor's work, CNN has reported.

White supremacy angers Jesus, says Russell Moore, calls it \'terrorism, Satanism and devil worship\'
White supremacy angers Jesus, says Russell Moore, calls it 'terrorism, Satanism and devil worship'

Leading US evangelical and Southern Baptist Russell Moore has offered blistering critique of white supremacy following the events at Charlottesville, calling the ideology 'terrorism, Satanism and devil worship.'

Honduras missionary \'shot dead\' by biker who desperately tries to flee after his escape bike fails to start
Honduras missionary 'shot dead' by biker who desperately tries to flee after his escape bike fails to start

A young missionary was shot dead in Honduras with his alleged killer forced to run away on foot after his escape bike failed to start.

Hundreds of Christians who secretly converted in Iran seek asylum in Turkey, claiming persecution
Hundreds of Christians who secretly converted in Iran seek asylum in Turkey, claiming persecution

Some 500 Christian converts from Iran have sought asylum in Turkey following what they say is persecution by the authorities, according to the Middle Eastern news website Rudaw.

Tim Tebow touches heart of young fan with cerebral palsy when he joins her to sing \'God Bless America\'
Tim Tebow touches heart of young fan with cerebral palsy when he joins her to sing 'God Bless America'

The Christian sports superstar accepted the girl's invitation to join her as she sang 'God Bless America' prior to his team's game against the Tampa Yankees.

Scottish missionary \'hero\' who died in Auschwitz to be honoured in Budapest
Scottish missionary 'hero' who died in Auschwitz to be honoured in Budapest

An 'incredible' Scottish missionary who died helping protect Jewish schoolgirls in Nazi Germany is to be honoured in her adopted city of Budapest.

Spring Harvest meets Mercy Ships to transform lives in Africa
Spring Harvest meets Mercy Ships to transform lives in Africa

Mercy Ships and the Spring Harvest team have formed a new partnership, and at Easter next year will come together to tell the stories of lives being transformed in Africa, and how the church in Britain can get involved.

Tempted by horoscopes and fortune telling? Christ is better, says Pope Francis
Tempted by horoscopes and fortune telling? Christ is better, says Pope Francis

Pope Francis issued a warning against horoscopes and fortune telling rather than God on Sunday, in a repeat of a frequent message.

Chris Pratt thanks Jesus in first public appearance since announcing split from Anna Faris
Chris Pratt thanks Jesus in first public appearance since announcing split from Anna Faris

The Guardians of the Galaxy star thanked Jesus as he picked up a Teen Choice award on Sunday night. High School Musical's Vanessa Hudgens also encouraged fans with a 'God-themed' acceptance speech for her 'See Her' award.

As the Jewish people once more suffers rising antisemitism in Europe, what hope can be gained from the Bible?
As the Jewish people once more suffers rising antisemitism in Europe, what hope can be gained from the Bible?

God consoles the Jewish people with the assurance that they will not be abandoned in exile. For even if they are in exile, their own children and grandchildren will return to the Promised Land.

Priests face criminal charges for not reporting abuse, even if heard in confession
Priests face criminal charges for not reporting abuse, even if heard in confession

Priests who fail to report suspected abuse, even if they hear about it from within the confession box, could face criminal charges.

I believe in God – but does he believe in me? Katharine Welby Roberts on her battle with depression
I believe in God – but does he believe in me? Katharine Welby Roberts on her battle with depression

The Archbishop of Canterbury's daughter talks to Christian Today on faith, self-doubt – and why she would never become a vicar.

Maximilian Kolbe: The priest who volunteered to starve to death
Maximilian Kolbe: The priest who volunteered to starve to death

Kolbe remembered as a saint and martyr because he volunteered to die in the place of another prisoner.