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Eco-friendly locomotive will be 'rolling ambassador' for German Protestant festival
Eco-friendly locomotive will be 'rolling ambassador' for German Protestant festival

A special locomotive bearing the motto of the 2019 Kirchentag will travel the length and breadth of the country as a 'rolling ambassador' for the event.

Israelis to scour Danube for Holocaust remains with Hungary's help
Israelis to scour Danube for Holocaust remains with Hungary's help

An Israeli recovery team will search Hungary's Danube river for remains of Holocaust victims.

Pastor steps down over 'Bruce Jenner is still a man' church sign
Pastor steps down over 'Bruce Jenner is still a man' church sign

The pastor of a church in northern California has resigned after posting a controversial sign saying that transgender reality star Caitlyn Jenner was still a man.

Bishop refusing to allow same-sex marriage ceremonies says he will appeal disciplinary action
Bishop refusing to allow same-sex marriage ceremonies says he will appeal disciplinary action

Bishop Michael Curry, who last year wed Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, has partially restricted the ministry of Bishop William Love over his refusal to perform same-sex marriage ceremonies.

Most millennials support restrictions on abortion as NY Governor Cuomo pushes for greater liberalisation
Most millennials support restrictions on abortion as NY Governor Cuomo pushes for greater liberalisation

New research into the views of millennials on abortion has found that most oppose the termination of pregnancies without any legal restrictions.

Chris Pratt says he's 'proud to live boldly in faith' with fiancée Katherine Schwarzenegger
Chris Pratt says he's 'proud to live boldly in faith' with fiancée Katherine Schwarzenegger

Chris Pratt has announced his engagement to Katherine Schwarzenegger after seven months of dating and attending church together.

How can an Anglican priest deny the physical resurrection of Christ?
How can an Anglican priest deny the physical resurrection of Christ?

'It's important for Christians to be set free from the idea that the resurrection was an extraordinary physical event, which restored to life Jesus' original earthly body.'

Arab Christians furious at 'McJesus' artwork depicting crucified Ronald McDonald
Arab Christians furious at 'McJesus' artwork depicting crucified Ronald McDonald

Hundreds of Arab Christians have clashed with police in the Israeli town of Haifa over a 'blasphemous' piece in the town's Museum of Art.

Tim Farron on the Brexit debate: It's time to call a halt to physical and verbal intimidation

We need to get past the discourse of insults and triumphalism, and to humanise rather than demonise our opponents.

Hell on Earth? Failed musical venture loses village church millions
Hell on Earth? Failed musical venture loses village church millions

A failed venture into the world of musicals has led to a church in Mansfield Woodhouse, Nottinghamshire being forced into liquidation and dozens of members losing hundreds of thousands of pounds.

The church and sexuality: 2 Oxford evangelical views
The church and sexuality: 2 Oxford evangelical views

But there was a vacuum in my life. The secular ideal of romantic love cracked in my mind.

New Bishop of Truro calls for denominations to work together
New Bishop of Truro calls for denominations to work together

The new Bishop of Truro has called for all denominations to work together in an attempt to tackle the challenges facing Cornwall.

Trump threatens Turkey with 'economic devastation' if it attacks US-allied Kurds

President Donald Trump threatened Turkey with economic devastation if it attacks a US-allied Kurdish militia in Syria.

Millions expected at world's largest pilgrim festival
Millions expected at world's largest pilgrim festival

During the eight-week festival at Prayagraj in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, authorities expect up to 150 million people.

Drag Queen Story Hour at Somerset library draws backlash
Drag Queen Story Hour at Somerset library draws backlash

The public library in Taunton, Somerset, has been criticised over a forthcoming Drag Queen Story Hour for children.

Christians must offer hope in face of division and fear over Brexit, says bishop

The Bishop of Leeds has called for an end to the Brexit 'mudslinging' as he urged Christians to offer an alternative message.