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Rowan Williams leads mass criticism of Iran from Anglican bishops
Former archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams leads a mass denunciation of Iran today from 50 bishops across the UK's three Anglican churches.
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Rising nationalism behind spike in harassment of religious minorities, report finds
Restrictions on religion continue to increase around the world, a major new report warns today.
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Destitution, discrimination and distrust: Churches slam Home Office's 'hostile environment' for migrants
The government's approach to illegal immigration is leading to destitution, discrimination and distrust, according to a group of major denominations.
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'Politicians are only human': Why this local councillor is urging Christians to pray for them
The Christians in Politics Councillors Prayer Network is the brainchild of Helen Harrison, former mayor of Thornbury.
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Pope Francis says China talks going well, dialogue is 'worth the risk'
Pope Francis has voiced optimism for improved ties between the Vatican and China, rejecting criticism that the Holy See may be selling out Catholics to Beijing's communist government.
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Running the race: Lessons from a school sports day
Every runner in the race is equal. Every runner in the race is loved. Every runner in the race is saved by grace alone.
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Cardinal McCarrick: Senior US Catholic removed from ministry after 'credible' accusations of abuse
One of the US' highest ranking Catholics has been asked to stop all public ministry after the Vatican found he was credibly accused of sexually abusing a teenage boy almost 50 years ago.
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Best preacher in town? LST to host Sermon of the Year
Run by LST and Preach Magazine, the competition is aimed at encouraging good preaching from a range of voices.
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Ugandan bishops pledge to boycott Welby's landmark Lambeth Conference 2020
Ugandan bishops will boycott the archbishop of Canterbury's Lambeth Conference in 2020.
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The D-word: One person's walk with God during divorce
This is just one perspective on how one person dealt with 'getting divorced' by trying to assimilate it into the ongoing journey of faith and God's work in us.
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Pope Francis slams Trump's policy of separating migrant families
Pope Francis has criticised the Trump administration's policy of separating migrant families at the Mexican border, saying populism is not the answer to the world's immigration problems.
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All aboard: The pioneering maritime ministry that began with a boat sold for £1
Roger Helyar had just two provisos when he handed the boat over to equip the pioneering ministry of Lee Higson. Roger wanted Lee to use the boat for Christian ministry and to keep its name, Rockhaven.
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Burundi facing mass malnutrition as Tearfund launches emergency appeal
More than half the population of Burundi are severely malnourished, the World Food Programme is warning, as a Christian charity launches an emergency appeal for donations.
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Man says he saw Jesus walking in a field in Heaven in near-death encounter after car crash
A man from Montana has claimed that he saw Jesus Christ in heaven while he was unconscious following a potentially lethal car crash.
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Demons are 'fallen angels' and people who dabble in the occult are more vulnerable to attack, says psychiatrist
A psychiatrist who claims to have witnessed numerous cases of demonic possession throughout his career says that dabbling in evil or the occult is the most common reason why people suffer from demonic attacks.