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'Just Love': Jayne Ozanne's journey to self-acceptance
'Just Love': Jayne Ozanne's journey to self-acceptance

Jayne Ozanne has consistently sought to move the dial further and further in the direction of the full acceptance of gay and lesbian people in the life of the Church, and has suffered for it.

States sue Trump over immigrant families as Congress quarrels
States sue Trump over immigrant families as Congress quarrels

The family separations began because of the administration's two-month-old 'zero tolerance' policy of seeking to prosecute all adults who cross the border illegally, including those travelling with children.

#MeToo movement hits Hong Kong's churches as report reveals clergy sexual harassment
#MeToo movement hits Hong Kong's churches as report reveals clergy sexual harassment

A report released on Sunday by the Hong Kong Christian Council (HKCC) has rocked churches in the territory, with revelations of the sexual harassment of women by clergy.

Tortured for Christ: The cost of discipleship for Richard Wurmbrand
Tortured for Christ: The cost of discipleship for Richard Wurmbrand

On February 29, 1948, Romanian pastor Richard Wurmbrand was arrested on his way to a church service.

Rob Bell's Holy Shift: It's preaching, but not as we know it
Rob Bell's Holy Shift: It's preaching, but not as we know it

I do a thing from the Book of Joshua, a thing from Isaiah. On paper that should not work. It's half theological reflection and half standup comedy and guerilla theatre.

Spiritual wisdom from my garden: 6 lessons to encourage growth
Spiritual wisdom from my garden: 6 lessons to encourage growth

Spending time in the garden and reflecting on my faith have helped me realise a few ways where gardening and growing in the Christian faith marry up.

After Jerusalem, how strong is GAFCON?
After Jerusalem, how strong is GAFCON?

Around 2,000 delegates from around the world have returned home from Jerusalem after the third international gathering of the Global Anglican Future Conference, known generally as 'GAFCON'.

Prince William begins Israel visit by honouring Holocaust victims
Prince William begins Israel visit by honouring Holocaust victims

Britain's Prince William will pay homage on Tuesday to the six million Jews killed in the Nazi Holocaust, in a solemn start to the first official visit by a British royal to Israel and the Palestinian territories.

Christian advocacy group warns of consequences from US decision to withdraw from UNHRC
Christian advocacy group warns of consequences from US decision to withdraw from UNHRC

Persecution watchdog Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has warned that the U.S. government's decision to withdraw from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) could have a negative impact on the global effort to eradicate human rights abuses.

Ivanka Trump donated $50,000 to church helping immigrant children at US border, evangelical leader says

Presidential daughter Ivanka Trump has reportedly donated $50,000 to a church in Texas after learning about its campaign to provide aid to immigrant children at the US border.

Pastor who shot and killed rampaging Walmart carjacker says it was a 'traumatic experience'
Pastor who shot and killed rampaging Walmart carjacker says it was a 'traumatic experience'

'I am grieved that the shooter's reckless actions endangered and hurt numerous individuals and demanded that he be stopped before doing more harm,' said Pastor David George

Priests in the Philippines want guns to protect themselves
Priests in the Philippines want guns to protect themselves

Priests in the Philippines are applying for gun carry permits in record numbers after three of them were murdered during the last six months.

Former Satanist says Christian prayers blocked him from committing acts of evil
Former Satanist says Christian prayers blocked him from committing acts of evil

A former Satanist has attested to the power of Christian prayers, saying he was prevented from carrying out his evil plans when he encountered a group of intercessors during one of his missions.

Jack Phillips' bakery sees increase in customers after Supreme Court decision
Jack Phillips' bakery sees increase in customers after Supreme Court decision

The number of customers at Jack Phillips' Masterpiece Cakeshop has reportedly increased three-fold after US Supreme Court justices ruled in his favor in a lawsuit over his refusal to bake a cake for a same-sex wedding.

Michael Curry: The moment I knew Harry and Meghan loved each other
Michael Curry: The moment I knew Harry and Meghan loved each other

Bishop Michael Curry has spoken out about how he first became convinced the union between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle was destined to be happy.

How could this blind Iraqi refugee memorise 87 chapters of the Bible?
How could this blind Iraqi refugee memorise 87 chapters of the Bible?

A blind Iraqi refugee has memorised an astonishing 87 chapters of the Bible using a solar-powered audio Bible.