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Anglo-Catholic parishes congregate in poorest areas
The Church of England's minority Anglo-Catholic fringe congregates in the most deprived areas of the country, according to new research by a traditionalist grouping that suggests priests with Catholic leanings are disproportionately represented in the poorest boroughs.
Church of England hits back over claims it is 'delaying' George Bell report
The Church of England has said it is 'business as usual' with the so-far unpublished Carlile report into its handling of abuse claims against the late George Bell, the once internationally respected former Bishop of Chichester.
Archbishop of Canterbury in Moscow for meetings with 'senior political figures'
The Archbishop of Canterbury is visiting Moscow today for a three-day trip including meetings with senior Russian politicians and the Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill, a close ally to President Vladimir Putin.
Katy Perry and Los Angeles Catholic Archdiocese win millions in legal battle over convent
The popular singer Katy Perry has been awarded $1.6 million (£1.2 million) after a long-running court battle over her purchase of a convent in Los Angeles, music-news.com reported.
Queen Elizabeth celebrates 70th wedding anniversary as Westminster Abbey bells ring out
Queen Elizabeth and husband Prince Philip will eschew the Westminster Abbey service that has marked previous wedding anniversaries and instead hold a small family gathering on Monday to celebrate 70 years of married life.
Justice League review: the demons flee, and so should you
Superhero fans had hoped that a collision of some of their favourite characters would somehow result in an entertaining romp that would rival Marvel's Avengers movies. It doesn't.
Kurdish referendum ruled unconstitutional by Iraqi Federal Court
Iraq's Supreme Federal Court today issued what it called a 'final' ruling that a referendum held on Kurdish independence was unconstitutional and that the results of the vote were void, a court spokesman said.
Robert Mugabe faces impeachment after refusing to resign
Robert Mugabe is facing impeachment if he doesn't resign following a rambling television address on Sunday night where the Zimbabwean President refused to quit.
My Bethlehem: Why, as its biographer, I remain optimistic for this special city
Bethlehem has long enjoyed a strong secular culture, combined with a Christian ascendancy that owns the major businesses and much of the property.
Robert Mugabe defies army and vows to stay on
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe on Sunday defied his own ZANU-PF party and hundreds of thousands of protesters demanding his resignation by pledging in a television address to preside over the party's next congress in December.
Scripture Union removes references to Bible in nativity telling
References to the Bible will be removed in Scripture Union's simplified nativity booklet this Christmas.
Songs of Praise star off air after allegations of inappropriate behaviour
Songs of Praise presenter Aled Jones will not appear on BBC after allegations of inappropriate behaviour more than ten years ago.
US nuclear chief: I would resist Donald Trump if he ordered 'illegal' strike
The top US nuclear commander said on Saturday that he would resist President Donald Trump if he ordered an 'illegal' launch of nuclear weapons.
Robert Mugabe sacked by ruling party
President Robert Mugabe was dismissed as leader of Zimbabwe's ruling ZANU-PF party on Sunday in a move to force a peaceful end to his 37 years in power following a de facto military coup.
How should we respond when a fellow Christian falls into sin?
What do we do when a beloved brother or sister in Christ makes the wrong choice and falls into sin? How do we respond to a fellow Christian's stumbling and falling?
3 things Christians should not expect from their pastor
While pastors work hard to take care of the flock that God has entrusted to their care, they are still human. Here are a few things every Christian should not expect from a pastor