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Ever feel like an imposter? You're not alone
Ever feel like an imposter? You're not alone

Have you ever been sat in a meeting, where you've felt like the smartest person in the room? No, it's never happened to me, either.

Sutherland Springs church massacre parents file claim against Air Force over shooter's criminal record
Sutherland Springs church massacre parents file claim against Air Force over shooter's criminal record

Parents related to nine victims killed in the Sutherland Springs church shooting on November 5 filed a legal claim yesterday against the US Air Force, accusing it of negligence over failure to report the criminal record of the gunman Devin Kelley.

Christian rival to John Lewis Christmas ad goes viral
Christian rival to John Lewis Christmas ad goes viral

A Christian rival to John Lewis and Marks and Spencer's Christmas adverts is going viral and was viewed more than 50,000 times in the first 24 hours after going live.

Outrage as Donald Trump retweets 3 anti-Muslim posts from British far-right leader
Outrage as Donald Trump retweets 3 anti-Muslim posts from British far-right leader

Donald Trump has retweeted three videos showing Muslims in a bad light posted by the deputy leader of the far-right group Britain First, Jayda Fransen, who has been convicted of religiously aggravated harassment.

Are UK churches conducting lots of same-sex marriages? The evidence says no
Are UK churches conducting lots of same-sex marriages? The evidence says no

It has emerged, from research conducted by the Universities of York and Leeds, that the majority of places of worship that permit same-sex marriage carry out small numbers of ceremonies, with just over half having actually married a couple.

Tim Farron: The dictators of liberal tyranny have met their match
Tim Farron: The dictators of liberal tyranny have met their match

Tim Farron is destined to spend his career defending both his faith and his liberalism. That may be no bad thing.

Why is Meghan Markle really getting baptised?
Why is Meghan Markle really getting baptised?

Why is Meghan Markle getting baptised and confirmed before her wedding to Prince Harry?

Jewish outrage at Russian Orthodox Church's 'ritual murder' suggestion over last Tsar's death
Jewish outrage at Russian Orthodox Church's 'ritual murder' suggestion over last Tsar's death

Jewish groups have protested after it emerged that Russian authorities will investigate an anti-semitic theory that the killing in 1918 of Tsar Nicholas II was a 'ritual murder' following comments by a bishop close to the president, Vladimir Putin.

'Anoint every hurt and painful memory': Pope Francis leads mass in troubled Myanmar

Pope Francis today called on the people of Myanmar to embrace peace and reconciliation as their country emerges from nearly five decades of military rule and is still riven by ethnic conflicts.

Are you bold enough to fail for Jesus?
Are you bold enough to fail for Jesus?

Three times Peter is challenged about being a friend of Jesus – and three times he denies he even knows him. Disaster!

Religion is not main cause of Islamist terrorism, claims report
Religion is not main cause of Islamist terrorism, claims report

Religion is not the main cause of Islamist radicalisation, a new report is claiming, with other factors such as mental health, deprivation and family breakdown more important.

Archaeologists find Roman origins of Jesus' tomb in Jerusalem
Archaeologists find Roman origins of Jesus' tomb in Jerusalem

The remains of a limestone cave enshrined within the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in the Old City have proved to be remnants of the tomb located by the ancient Romans, according to the results of scientific tests provided to National Geographic.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle opt for church wedding in St George's Chapel at Windsor
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle opt for church wedding in St George's Chapel at Windsor

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will have a church wedding at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle next May, Kensington Palace announced on Tuesday.

Could the Orthodox Churches of Bulgaria and Macedonia be uniting despite difficult history?
Could the Orthodox Churches of Bulgaria and Macedonia be uniting despite difficult history?

The Bulgarian Orthodox Church has taken a step towards eventual recognition of Macedonia's Orthodox Church, in a possible rapprochement that mirrors the warming of relations between the governments of the two Balkan neighbours.

Londoners urged to back Church homeless campaign as freezing temperatures could be fatal
Londoners urged to back Church homeless campaign as freezing temperatures could be fatal

The acting Bishop of London is urging worshippers to back a Church homelessness appeal this Christmas as the number of people sleeping rough in the capital has doubled since 2010.

Iranian Christian convert loses appeal against 10-year prison sentence for 'missionary activities'
Iranian Christian convert loses appeal against 10-year prison sentence for 'missionary activities'

An Iranian convert to Christianity has had his 10-year prison sentence for 'missionary activities' upheld after losing his appeal, World Watch Monitor has reported.