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Welby under pressure as General Synod members asked to back motion of 'regret' over Bishop George Bell case

The Archbishop of Canterbury will be under renewed pressure at the Church of England's ruling general synod this week to renounce his claim that a 'significant cloud' remains over George Bell, a highly-respected bishop accused of sex abuse.

Former Brixton Prison chaplain ousted for 'extreme' Christian views

A former prison chaplain has claim he was forced out of his job at Brixton prison after the Muslim managing chaplain accused him of holding 'extreme' views.

Syrian church devastated by ISIS holds first prayers in 6 years

A Syrian church has held prayers for the first time in years amid the rubble left by Islamic State fighters there.

Why sleeping more is healthy, helps you lose weight, and can even help you keep your New Year's resolutions

Sleep is good, period. But sadly, many people neglect to have a proper night's sleep because they are so caught up with their day-to-day activities, such as work, that they allow it to affect every aspect of their lives.

Rick Warren on 'Christian guilt' and why some feel distant from God

Christians are taught to love God with all of their hearts, but still, some feel distant towards Him. Why? Because people are afraid that God in constantly judging them for their sins.

Justin Bieber goes to Hillsong Church with mom, Pattie Malette

Canadian pop star Justin Bieber is trying his best to turn over a new leaf, and as part of that push he is taking his church attendance seriously - so much so that he even brought his mother, Pattie Mallette, along with him during a recent Hillsong Wednesday service.

Catholic school founder feared dead in California mudslides; Oprah Winfrey thanks supporters for prayers

A Catholic school founder was one of the many lives that have been claimed by the deadly mudslides in Southern California, and hundreds of rescuers and dogs are still persistently searching for people amidst the mud and debris.

How a North Korean woman found faith in a labour camp

Tens of thousands of Christians are imprisoned for their faith in North Korean labour camps, but for one defector it was going to a labour camp that led her to Jesus.

Sadie Robertson, Joanna Gaines included in list of 'best mannered' people

People are so used to expressing profanities on a daily basis and getting their own way at the risk of being rude and arrogant that it's hard to believe there are actually still people out there who are well-mannered and polite.

Church of England clergy say mental health of parishioners 'major' concern

Mental health among parishioners is now a primary concern for Church of England clergy, a new survey suggests.

Majority of Anglicans want immigration levels 'reduced'

New research on attitudes to immigration reported on BBC Breakfast and BBC Radio 4's Sunday programme, found that nearly nine in ten people, 87 per cent, who describe themselves as Anglicans believe immigration to the UK should be reduced.

Syrian rebels shoot down Russian warplane and kill pilot after he ejects

Syrian rebels shot down a Russian warplane on Saturday and killed its pilot on the ground after he ejected from the plane, Russia's defence ministry and Syrian rebels said.

Bishops attacks 'illusion' of seeking happiness in materialism

In a keynote address to school leaders in London, the Bishop of Chelmsford, the Rt Revd Stephen Cottrell, described schools as places where children learn to seek 'fullness of life' rather than the 'illusion' that happiness can be found in possessions or outward appearances.