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WATCH: Harry Styles can walk on water â is the pop star imitating Christ?
So, Harry Styles can now fly. He can walk on water too, bearing uncanny resemblance to one famous Messiah. Is his new music video trying to tell us something?

Christian governor of Jakarta gets 2 years in jail for blasphemy
The Christian governor of Jakarta has been sentenced to two years in prison by an Indonesian court that found him guilty of blasphemy.

Hillsong's Bobbi Houston on women in leadership: 'God's true intent has been distorted'
Bobbi Houston, leader of the now global Hillsong megachurch movement has explained her strong support for women in church leadership roles.

Lord Carey: If Theresa May wins in June, she must do more to protect persecuted Christians
A former Archbishop of Canterbury has warned that Christians face extinction in the Middle East.

Church of England investigates appointment of rogue bishop in sign of conservative breakaway
The Church of England is investigating a rogue conservative cleric in Newcastle who has been consecrated a bishop without permission.

Dear Miley Cyrus: About calling yourself 'gender neutral'
When you say you're gender-neutral, is it to make a headline or to identify with people you love? Or are you deeply confused about your gender identity?

Pope Francis stars in film to be launched at Cannes Film Festival
Pope Francis will become the first ever pontiff to appear in a feature film when Beyond the Sun is launched at Cannes Festival later this month.

Pope Francis' advice to new priests: Don't be hypocrites, imitate Christ, choose joy
On Sunday Pope Francis ordained ten men to the Catholic priesthood, offering advice on the priestly vocation and exhorting them to imitate Christ in their service.

Christianity, Judaism and Islam must find a way 'to live together' in the Holy Land, says Archbishop
Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, has described his 'profound sense of grief and sorrow' after listening to the testimonies of Palestinian Christians whose lives have been affected by the concrete separation wall built by the Israelis near Bethlehem.

Walking in the steps of Jesus is 'profoundly moving' says Archbishop of Canterbury in Holy Land
Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, has told Christian Today how walking in the steps of Jesus in the Holy Land has been 'profoundly moving' and how he has come to appreciate 'a new sense of the importance of place'.

'I owe my life to Christian Aid.' A former refugee is celebrated in new animation to mark Christian Aid Week
To mark 60 years of the annual fundraising drive, Christian Aid Week, and to highlight its historical and ongoing commitment to supporting refugees, international development charity Christian Aid has released a new animation based on the real-life story of supporter Theodor Davidovic.

Church of Ireland refuses to apologise to gay couples for hurt caused
The Church of Ireland has refused to apologise to gay couples hurt by the lack of blessing for their relationships.

Shakespeare's Richard III to be performed at Leicester Cathedral in 'sensitive portrayal' of controversial king
A 'sensitive' production of Shakespeare's 'Richard III' is set to be staged at Leicester Cathedral, the home of the monarch's remains.

Head of ISIS Afghanistan confirmed dead
The head of ISIS in Afghanistan was killed by a joint US-Afghan operation on April 27, officials have confirmed.

Israel could become an officially Jewish state, Palestinians warn of 'obstacles to peace'
The prospect of Israel becoming an officially Jewish state has returned to the nation's agenda, in what Palestinians have described as an obstacle to peace.

Why Stephen Fry should be allowed to blaspheme as much as he wants
Fry is a National Treasure, a brilliant comic talent who has won huge sympathy with his honesty over his mental illness.