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GAFCON\'S \'missionary bishop\' explained: Will it actually make a difference?
GAFCON'S 'missionary bishop' explained: Will it actually make a difference?

Although Welby is clearly nervous by the overt challenge to his own authority and that of the official Anglican structures, there are genuine questions as to what difference it will actually make.

\'God is never absent\': Southwark Cathedral preaches peace, reopens after London Bridge terror attack
'God is never absent': Southwark Cathedral preaches peace, reopens after London Bridge terror attack

Yesterday London's Southwark Cathedral opened its doors for the first time since the London Bridge terror attacks, just over a week ago, caused it to be shut down. The Cathedral dean declared: 'God is never absent'.

Jesus cared about the scandal of food going to waste and so should you
Jesus cared about the scandal of food going to waste and so should you

As Tearfund launches its campaign to reduce food waste, Ruth Valerio writes on why it matters that each month, we throw away enough bread from our homes to fill St Paul's Cathedral to the brim.

Welby rebukes conservatives as Scots\' gay marriage move opens way for others
Welby rebukes conservatives as Scots' gay marriage move opens way for others

The Archbishop of Canterbury has criticised conservatives for planting a 'missionary' bishop after Scotland's Anglicans approved gay marriage in church.

Bail denied for Nigerian pastor charged with child sex abuse and human trafficking
Bail denied for Nigerian pastor charged with child sex abuse and human trafficking

A Nigerian pastor accused of child sex abuse and human trafficking was yesterday denied bail from the Magistrate's Court at Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

\'Crackpot bigotry\'? Anti-gay pastor Scott Lively appeals against judge\'s \'prejudicial\' comments
'Crackpot bigotry'? Anti-gay pastor Scott Lively appeals against judge's 'prejudicial' comments

Anti- gay pastor Scott Lively, who was cleared of charges relating to his campaign against gays in Uganda, is still filing an appeal against the language used by the federal judge in his ruling.

AS IT HAPPENED: How the night of the general election unfolded
AS IT HAPPENED: How the night of the general election unfolded

Christian Today's Harry Farley and Andy Walton bring you all the latest results, analysis and reaction for #GeneralElection2017 night

Gay marriage in Scottish Episcopal Church: GAFCON announces \'missionary bishop\' as split looms
Gay marriage in Scottish Episcopal Church: GAFCON announces 'missionary bishop' as split looms

Conservative Anglicans have announced a controversial 'missionary bishop' after the Scottish Episcopal Church became the first major UK church to legalise gay marriage.

Scottish Episcopal Church permits gay marriage in historic vote
Scottish Episcopal Church permits gay marriage in historic vote

The Scottish Episcopal Church has forged ahead becoming the first UK Anglican church to legalise gay marriage.

The man who punched out demons: 6 things you should know about Smith Wigglesworth
The man who punched out demons: 6 things you should know about Smith Wigglesworth

Today is the birthday of Smith Wigglesworth, a revivalist healer and preacher who shaped much of early Pentecostalism. Beside his remarkable surname, here are six things you should know about Smith Wigglesworth.

Why did people in the Old Testament tear their robes?
Why did people in the Old Testament tear their robes?

Several verses in the Bible talk about the tearing of garments. But what was behind this custom?

How do I know if I\'m really a Christian?
How do I know if I'm really a Christian?

There are an estimated 2.2 billion Christians and counting around the world, with different doctrines and practices – but what exactly makes a 'Christian'?

Why thinking of your church as a family could be a really bad idea
Why thinking of your church as a family could be a really bad idea

A party? A spiritual paracetamol? That half-time inspirational pep talk? A pop concert? What could you liken your church to?

Muslim, Christian leaders condemn desecration of Marawi cathedral in Philippines
Muslim, Christian leaders condemn desecration of Marawi cathedral in Philippines

A Catholic bishop and a top ranking Muslim cleric has condemned the desecration of a cathedral and the destruction of its holy images by an Islamic group in Marawi, the Philippines.

UK heads to the polls: Archbishop of Canterbury urges people to vote \'with hope, generosity and commitment to common good\'
UK heads to the polls: Archbishop of Canterbury urges people to vote 'with hope, generosity and commitment to common good'

The Archbishop of Canterbury joined other religious groups and leaders in urging people to vote.

Scottish Episcopal Church faces landmark vote on gay marriage
Scottish Episcopal Church faces landmark vote on gay marriage

The Scottish Episcopal Church will today decide whether to legalise gay marriage in church, becoming the first British Anglican church to do so.