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Justin Welby apologises to abuse survivor; bishops accuse CofE's insurer of 'horse trading' on settlements
The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has apologised to a clerical sexual abuse survivor over the Church of England's response to his claims. Three CofE bishops condemned the Church's insurance company for what it called 'horse trading' over settlements for abuse survivors - though the insurer has challenged the allegation.
Pope canonises first New World martyrs, calls Amazon synod for 2019
Pope Francis canonised 35 new Roman Catholic saints on Sunday, including three indigenous children martyred in 16th century Mexico and considered the first Christians killed for their faith in the New World.
Handwashing Day: Sesame Street team and World Vision unite for life-saving children's program
Today â October 15 â is Global Handwashing Day. It will this year see the team behind the children's programme Sesame Street unite with humanitarian agency World Vision for a major expansion of a program that empowers young people with life-saving education about hygiene and healthy sanitation.
Star American footballer baptized in hotel swimming pool before big game between Carolina Panthers and Philadelphia Eagles
Teammates joined hands in prayer at the poolside as wide receiver Marcus Johnson was baptized in the team's hotel swimming pool.
Donald Trump promises to restore Christian values to the US
The U.S. President said he is 'stopping cold the attacks on Judeo-Christian values'
Christians in Europe are praying for protection from an invasion of radical Islam
Islam has been trying to take over Europe for centuries. In the last generation or so, they have made greater strides than in the previous several centuries.
Car bombs kill at least 22 in Somalia's capital Mogadishu
Two car bombs in separate parts of Somalia's capital Mogadishu killed at least 22 people on Saturday and injured several others, police said.
Islamic State faces imminent Raqqa defeat, Syrian YPG says
Islamic State is on the verge of defeat in Syria's Raqqa and the city may finally be cleared of the jihadists on Saturday or Sunday, the Syrian Kurdish YPG militia told Reuters.
Trump strikes blow at Iran nuclear deal in major US policy shift
President Donald Trump struck a blow against the 2015 Iran nuclear deal on Friday, defying both US allies and adversaries by refusing to formally certify that Tehran is complying with the accord even though international inspectors say it is.
DaVinci Code author Dan Brown claims mankind's need for God will 'eventually disappear'
The controversial author said God will be replaced by artificial intelligence.
European Evangelical Alliance honours adoption charity founder for refugee work
He was given the Hope Award, granted once a year to a person or organisation for outstanding service in a specific area of Christian work.
This sacrificial ministry in Jordan is sharing Christ with hundreds of refugees
This one church, in the small town of Ma'in, cares for 100 Iraqi families as well as many local people. Also, outside the services, it provides both practical and pastoral support for some 350 Syrian families.
Hell House: The evangelism strategy that aims to scare people into heaven
One US church has for decades been promoting salvation through a fiercer, more fiery means: an 'experience' known as a 'Hell House'.
Hungary's Prime Minister vows to combat Middle East persecution, return displaced Christians home
Hungary's Prime Minister has pledged to support Middle Eastern Christians suffering persecution, highlighting the plight of those belonging to 'the most persecuted religion in the world today'. The Prime Minister implicitly rejected immigration as a solution for refugees, and plans to serve the afflicted by helping them return to their 'ancestral homes'.
The laddish cruelty of 'pigging' â and 5 ways Christians can do better at dating
This week has seen the revelation of a new, cruel kind of dating, known as 'pigging'. But Christians can get relationships very wrong too. Here are five ways to try and do better.
DIY church: It's beautifully ramshackle, but it works
As a priest I just want to make sure that we nurture enthusiasm, creativity and talent much better than what happened back in the '80s.