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A martyr for our moment: 3 lessons from the radical Christian sacrifice of St Alban
Today is the feast day of St Alban â an iconic British Christian martyr, and one the world may need to remember now more than ever.

'The cross is an offence': Franklin Graham blasts judge's decision to remove 34-foot cross from Florida park
Franklin Graham has blasted as 'ridiculous' a decision by a federal judge ordering that a 34-foot tall cross be takendown from a Florida park on the grounds that it violates the US Constitution.

England and Wales' divorce rate drops to lowest level since the 1970s
There were fewer divorces in 2015 than in any years since the law was changed to make divorce easier â 1971.

Archbishop Welby asks Lord Carey to consider his position as assistant bishop over Ball abuse case
Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, has written to his predecessor George Carey asking him to consider his position as an honorary assistant bishop in Oxford over criticism of his conduct in the case of the former bishop and convicted abuser Peter Ball.

Cathedrals in crisis? Three ways we could support their growing ministry
Cathedrals are integral parts of their communities with growing congregations, and a vital ministry to the cities in which they find themselves. Here we look at some ways in which they could be put on a more sustainable footing...

Most religious groups support gay marriage - with the exception of white evangelical Christians
An extensive survey has found that in no major religious group in America do adherents believe businesses should refuse services to LGBT customers because of their religion. The study also pointed to a dramatic shift in support for same-sex marriage amongst religious groups in the past 13 years.

5 Bible verses promising you can overcome all the adversities and hardships in your life
Some of us face hardships with a victim mentality, thinking of ourselves as losers even before the fight begins.

Church of England colluded in abuse by former bishop, says damning report
The Church of England 'colluded' with the former bishop Peter Ball over his abuse of young boys and men, states a new independent report into Ball's case.

Jesus-centered marriage: Why you should always get to know Jesus more than your spouse
More than loving our spouses, loving God and getting to know Christ should be our top priority.

Gay Christian activist calls for an end to 'spiritual abuse' and 'conversion therapy'
Jayne Ozanne, a member of General Synod, says in a paper published by the Royal College of Psychiatrists that there is a need for government regulation to stamp out 'group led spiritual abuse'.

ISIS demolishes historic mosque in Mosul in 'declaration of defeat'
ISIS militants yesterday blew up the iconic Grand al-Nuri Mosque of Mosul, Iraq in a move the Iraqi prime minister called a declaration of 'defeat' for the jihadist group.

Should I care about Martin Luther's 95 Theses?
This document is the theological equivalent of Fleming's accidental discovery of penicillin.

Pope may miss meeting with Cardinals sparking speculation about division
Pope Francis is preparing to announce the identity of a new group of Cardinals, the Bishops who assist him at the highest levels of the Church.

Prince Harry: No Royal actually wants to be King or Queen
Prince Harry has said that no member of the royal family really wants to be king or queen, adding that 'we will carryout our duties at the right time' for the good of the country.

Why has Jesus not yet returned despite all the Bible prophesies? Pastor shares his perspective
Did the Bible get it wrong?

Mother-of-four changes her mind about abortion only to find Jesus and get married a few days later
A mother of four from North Carolina who decided not to have an abortion has accepted Jesus Christ in her life and got married to the father of her children all in a single week.