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Martin Luther: How the great Reformer shaped the modern world
Was Martin Luther likeable? Peter Stanford thinks so, and â given that the great Reformer has been dead nearly 500 years â he ought to know.

True leaders bleed: Why Justin Welby's honesty on depression is a gift to the Church
The Archbishop of Canterbury has once again shown humble, inspired leadership for the Church, describing his mental health struggle with the 'black dog' of depression.

US pulls out of UNESCO, citing 'anti-Israel' bias
The US is pulling out of the UN's cultural and educational organisation UNESCO, accusing it of 'anti-Israel' bias.

US welcomes fewer refugees â but more Christians than Muslims
More Christian refugees are arriving in the US than any other religious group, the latest research confirms, as the overall number being welcomed to America falls despite rapidly growing need.

Released: After 5 years of captivity by Pakistani militant group, Canadian-American family set free
An American woman and her family have been freed after being held by a Pakistan-based militant group for five years.

Justin Welby: I've felt 'hopeless' with the 'black dog' of depression
The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has opened up about his own mental health struggles, describing bouts of depression and feeling 'hopeless'.

Billy Graham had this Bible verse displayed in large letters all through his house
The evangelist called it his 'life verse'

Autistic pastor's son who 'loved church' murdered alongside his devout Christian grandparents
The committed Christian family were found dead by their pastor after they failed to show up for church on Sunday morning as usual.

Woman stands up in the middle of Sunday church service to accuse the pastor of having an affair with her daughter
Things got awkward at a church service on Sunday morning when a woman unexpectedly stood up to accuse the pastor of sleeping with her daughter.

Pro-life Christians kicked out of Seattle coffee shop by gay owner who makes expletive-laden comments about Jesus
The gay owner of the coffee shop demanded the Christians leave in a vulgar rant that included telling them he would 'f*** Christ in the ass. He's hot.'

UK priest charged with abuse fled abroad with £182,000 from Vatican bank account
Soper, 74, formerly Abbot of Ealing, was accused of abusing boys while he was headmaster of St Benedict's School in Ealing during the 1970s and 80s.

New Star Wars: The Last Jedi trailer arrives â with three major Christian themes
As ever Star Wars is concerned between the battle between darkness and light, and the compelling pull from both sides to choose one.

Donald Trump's State Visit downgraded to 'working visit': report
Donald Trump's state visit to the UK has been downgraded to a 'working visit', according to London's Evening Standard.

Living Without The Gods: Is Britain done with religion?
'Living With The Gods' will trace 40,000 years of believing and belonging.

Southern Baptist Theological Seminary adopts Nashville Statement on sexuality, transgender
The trustees of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary have unanimously approved the adoption of the controversial Nashville Statement on sexuality and gender.

Pastor at 40,000-member megachurch removed over 'moral failing'
Michael Hodges was removed as pastor from the Greystone campus of the 40,000 member Church of the Highlands in Alabama.