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Is it right to distance myself from a toxic person?
'Looking out for number one' is so often a terrible mantra but sometimes it's wise to step back and let God deal with the people you can't.

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.

'Model Muslim country' Indonesia is in a race to put down rising Islamic extremism before it's too late
Islamic extremism is on the rise in the traditionally tolerant Southeast Asian country that prides itself on being the world's largest Muslim democracy and having a robust history of inter-religious harmony.

Archbishops under fire for 'implicitly endorsing' Tories in General Election letter
More than 100 church leaders are criticising the Archbishops general election letter as 'implicitly endorsing' the Tories.

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.

400 radical Muslims embrace Jesus as their Saviour in Nigeria
Radical Fulani Islamic herdsmen have killed more people in Nigeria than any other terrorist and insurgent groups, but some are hearing the Gospel and embracing Jesus as their Saviour.

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.

John Sentamu hits out at journalists over Tim Farron gay sex questioning
The Archbishop of York has hit out at journalists for persistently questioning Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron on whether gay sex is a sin.

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.

'There is always hope': Wife of Baptist minister who killed himself after Ashley Madison hack speaks out
Christi Gibson, wife of John Gibson, said that despite the trauma that she and their two children have suffered â including having to move home three times â she still believes in the possibility of hope and growth.