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Can there be a meeting of minds between charismatic and liturgical traditions?
Can there be a meeting of minds between charismatic and liturgical traditions?

Is it possible to be a liturgical charismatic? Surely it's a contradiction in terms: either you're a freewheeling lover of Matt Redman et al, or you do it by the book.

Donald Trump heightens tensions with UN and Pope Francis over migration walk out
Donald Trump heightens tensions with UN and Pope Francis over migration walk out

Donald Trump has shunned a direct plea from Pope Francis and withdrawn the US from an ambitious attempt to form a humane global approach to migration.

Will Trump recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel?
Will Trump recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel?

Donald Trump was under competing international pressures today over whether unilaterally to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and whether to move the US embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to the divided city.

Do young evangelicals care about Israel? Not so much
Do young evangelicals care about Israel? Not so much

Support for Israel is waning among younger evangelicals in the US, according to a new study from LifeWay Research.

Donald Trump Vs Hillary Clinton: What your favourite Bible verse says about your politics
Donald Trump Vs Hillary Clinton: What your favourite Bible verse says about your politics

Citing Bible verses has long been used to back up Christians' politics, whatever the colour. But new data from the Bible Gateway website suggests it might work the other way round with politics affecting your choice of scripture.

Dean of St Paul's calls for 'compromised' bishops to lose responsibility for safeguarding
Dean of St Paul's calls for 'compromised' bishops to lose responsibility for safeguarding

One of the Church of England's most senior clergy has called for a radical overhaul in how the Church deals with issues of safeguarding.

Katy Perry and Los Angeles Catholic Archdiocese win $10m in convent case
Katy Perry and Los Angeles Catholic Archdiocese win $10m in convent case

The popular singer Katy Perry and the Roman Catholic archdiocese of Los Angeles were awarded $10million on Monday in a long-running legal dispute over the purchase of an old convent.

No Advent cheer for modern day Cratchits
No Advent cheer for modern day Cratchits

Advent has not started well for tens of thousands of latter day equivalents of the Cratchit Family, made famous in Dickens' A Christmas Carol.

Bishop urged to oppose controversial UK Franklin Graham rally
Bishop urged to oppose controversial UK Franklin Graham rally

The Bishop of Blackburn is being urged to speak against an evangelism event in Blackpool hosted by the controversial figure Franklin Graham.

When ministers crack: Why telling your church what you think of them might not be the best idea
When ministers crack: Why telling your church what you think of them might not be the best idea

Church, the old quip goes, would be alright if it weren't for Christians.

'Jesus is totally into second chancers': Perry Noble launches new church on Facebook
'Jesus is totally into second chancers': Perry Noble launches new church on Facebook

Perry Noble, the ousted former leader of NewSpring Church in South Carolina, yesterday officially launched his new Second Chance Church with a sermon delivered not from a pulpit or before a crowd but via video on Facebook.

Ravi Zacharias denies 'grooming' accusations: 'I have learned a difficult and painful lesson'
Ravi Zacharias denies 'grooming' accusations: 'I have learned a difficult and painful lesson'

Ravi Zacharias is being forced to defend himself over allegations around a lawsuit involving a married woman who sent him nude pictures and against claims he misled supporters by exaggerating about his academic achievements.

Mariah Woods news: North Carolina toddler missing since Nov. 27 found dead last Saturday
Mariah Woods news: North Carolina toddler missing since Nov. 27 found dead last Saturday

Investigation is still ongoing prior to the death of a toddler in North Carolina. According to new shocking reports, the death of 3-year-old Mariah Woods is not due to natural causes. Police authorities had already arrested the primary suspect to the case who happens to be the boyfriend of Mariah's mother, Kristy Woods.

Trump warned of violence spike if Jerusalem recognised as Israel's capital
Trump warned of violence spike if Jerusalem recognised as Israel's capital

Any move by the United States to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital would fuel extremism and violence, Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit said on Saturday.

Pope Francis defends not mentioning 'Rohingya' in Myanmar
Pope Francis defends not mentioning 'Rohingya' in Myanmar

Pope Francis has defended his strategy of avoiding the term 'Rohingya' in Myanmar, saying he believed he got his message across to both the civilian and military leadership without shutting down dialogue.

Trump: Flynn's dealings with Russia were lawful

Donald Trump insisted actions by former national security adviser Michael Flynn during the presidential transition were lawful, and that he had had to fire him because Flynn had lied to the FBI and the vice president.