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Two Church of England bishops welcome controversial \'missionary bishop\'
Two Church of England bishops welcome controversial 'missionary bishop'

Two Church of England bishops are welcoming a controversial 'missionary' bishop consecrated last week by a splinter Anglican church.

Same-sex relationships - a trend to follow, challenge or ignore?
Same-sex relationships - a trend to follow, challenge or ignore?

John Appleby, a member of the General Synod of the Church of England, which will debate homosexuality when it meets in York this weekend, says it is unhelpful and often insulting to assume of others that they are either 'for' or 'against' something when there may be many shades in between.

Pope Francis on baby Charlie Gard and the \'duty\' to defend human life
Pope Francis on baby Charlie Gard and the 'duty' to defend human life

Pope Francis has intervened in the Charlie Gard baby case, speaking up for the need to defend human life, especially when it is 'wounded by illness'.

British Christians overwhelmingly backed Tories in general election, figures reveal

British Christians were disproportionately likely to vote Tory in the recent general election, figures have shown.

Need to refresh your heart towards the Bible? 6 creative new ways to read Scripture
Need to refresh your heart towards the Bible? 6 creative new ways to read Scripture

Sometimes we can lose our spark for reading the Bible. Perhaps reading Scripture feels like it has turned into a chore? Here are six new ways to read the Bible.

Pope Francis shakes up Vatican: replaces conservative doctrinal chief Cardinal Mueller
Pope Francis shakes up Vatican: replaces conservative doctrinal chief Cardinal Mueller

In a major shake up of the Vatican's administration on Saturday, Pope Francis replaced Catholicism's top theologian, a conservative German cardinal who has been at odds with the pontiff's vision of a more inclusive Church.

Can the Methodist Church pull out of its nose dive? \'We need God to do something,\' Conference told
Can the Methodist Church pull out of its nose dive? 'We need God to do something,' Conference told

This week's Methodist Conference was faced with figures showing a staggering decline in the numerical strength of the denomination.

More beer, less booty: The perilous pressures of Bible translation
More beer, less booty: The perilous pressures of Bible translation

Translating the Bible isn't easy. Just ask the team of scholars behind the New International Version (NIV) of the Bible, the most widely read contemporary English translation of Scripture.

Rebel \'missionary bishop\' Andy Lines to be consecrated
Rebel 'missionary bishop' Andy Lines to be consecrated

A controversial 'missionary bishop' will today be consecrated at an Anglican conference in Wheaton College, Illinois.

Married and ordained together: Why this couple are hopeful for the Church of England
Married and ordained together: Why this couple are hopeful for the Church of England

With an 81-year-old is now eight times more likely to attend services than an 18-year-old, Mark and Emily are part of a crucial influx of younger worshippers if the Church is ever to reverse the decline.

I wish Andy Lines well, though I have a few questions about GAFCON
I wish Andy Lines well, though I have a few questions about GAFCON

A former tank commander, Andy Lines spoke with passion, clarity and thoughtfulness about what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ.

Justin Welby\'s evangelism challenge to Christians: \'Do something\'
Justin Welby's evangelism challenge to Christians: 'Do something'

The Archbishop of Canterbury is challenging Christians around the world to follow up 10 days of prayer with action.

Why are more than 1 million Russians queuing to see a saint\'s rib?
Why are more than 1 million Russians queuing to see a saint's rib?

More than 1 million Russians have queued for hours in the last month for a glimpse of a relic from St Nicholas.

Cardinal George Pell: Key facts that we know about him
Cardinal George Pell: Key facts that we know about him

Cardinal George Pell, one of Pope Francis's most senior advisers, was charged with multiple historical sex offences on Thursday.

Space engineer and Airforce Captain becomes a priest
Space engineer and Airforce Captain becomes a priest

Fr Brad Janz from Alabama has had an unusual career...

Dubai Sheikh helps Cornish town buy its Methodist Chapel
Dubai Sheikh helps Cornish town buy its Methodist Chapel

The ruler of Dubai has helped a small Cornish village buy its Methodist chapel after residents wrote requesting his help.