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Is this the Achilles heel in the Church of England's safeguarding approach?
Is this the Achilles heel in the Church of England's safeguarding approach?

Concerns about the possibility of abuse in the Church of England's Diocese in Europe are being raised following analysis of an independent report into its safeguarding practices.

Conspiracy theorists targeting Sutherland Springs shooting church arrested
Conspiracy theorists targeting Sutherland Springs shooting church arrested

Two conspiracy theorists, who claim the mass shooting at Sutherland Springs church was staged by the US government in order to target gun laws, have been arrested.

'Change is in the air': What do Christians in Saudi Arabia think of the reforming Crown Prince?
'Change is in the air': What do Christians in Saudi Arabia think of the reforming Crown Prince?

Saudi Arabia's crown prince will meet Theresa May today as part of a three-day visit to the UK where he hopes to promote his image as a moderniser.

2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV release date news: Europe's best-selling car gets a new engine, bigger battery, nicer styling
2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV release date news: Europe's best-selling car gets a new engine, bigger battery, nicer styling

The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, which has been Europe's best selling plug-in hybrid car since 2015, is getting an upgrade in 2019 and the new model promises to be more efficient, more powerful, and prettier this time around, thanks to the significant tweaks to the powertrain and styling.

Francis 5 years on: Pope remains popular but growing numbers say he is 'too liberal' and 'naive'

Five years into Pope Francis's time in the role he remains highly popular, but growing numbers of American Catholics on the political right view him as 'too liberal' and 'naive' according to a new survey by the respected Pew Research Center.

Catholic and Protestant churches in Pakistan unite to demand justice for Christians accused of blasphemy
Catholic and Protestant churches in Pakistan unite to demand justice for Christians accused of blasphemy

Catholic and Protestant churches in Pakistan have formed an alliance and started a movement to demand justice for Christians routinely accused of blasphemy, the independent Asian Catholic news service ucanews.com reported.

Christian asylum seekers in Sweden face violent attacks, warns Swedish Evangelical Alliance
Christian asylum seekers in Sweden face violent attacks, warns Swedish Evangelical Alliance

Christian asylum seekers in Sweden, including those who have converted, are falling victim to violent attacks and the government there is failing to investigate, according to leading figures at the Swedish Evangelical Alliance and the anti-persecution watchdog Open Doors.

Huge taxes, land expropriated: Archbishop Welby, Cardinal Nichols denounce Israeli 'threats' to Christian community
Huge taxes, land expropriated: Archbishop Welby, Cardinal Nichols denounce Israeli 'threats' to Christian community

The archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and the Catholic archbishop of Westminster, Cardinal Vincent Nichols, have expressed their deep concern to the Israeli government over threats to church lands which caused the closure of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

Israeli PM in talks with Trump as scandal back home threatens his job
Israeli PM in talks with Trump as scandal back home threatens his job

The issue of Iran is likely to dominate talks between the Israeli prime minister and Donald Trump in Washington today, but back home Benjamin Netanyahu is facing a growing crisis over a bribery scandal that threatens to end his premiership.

Vatican treasurer Cardinal Pell in court over historic sexual abuse allegations
Vatican treasurer Cardinal Pell in court over historic sexual abuse allegations

Cardinal George Pell today appeared in an Australian court for the start of a four-week pre-trial hearing into charges of historical sexual offences, with his lawyers asking that a support person be allowed to sit with him because of his age and ill health.

Italy heads to the polls today with political stalemate likely
Italy heads to the polls today with political stalemate likely

Italians went to the polls on Sunday in a vote that could bring political gridlock after an election campaign marked by anger over the listless economy, high unemployment and immigration.

Fresh trade war fears as Trump threatens to tax European auto imports
Fresh trade war fears as Trump threatens to tax European auto imports

US president Donald Trump kept up pressure on trading partners on Saturday, threatening European automakers with a tax on imports if the European Union retaliates against his plan to slap tariffs on aluminum and steel.

US gun control group pledges $2.5 million for marches to end school shootings
US gun control group pledges $2.5 million for marches to end school shootings

Campaigners are calling for the Republican-controlled US Congress to overhaul gun laws to make schools safer in a country where school shootings happen multiple times a year.

Businesses try to coax Trump from trade war as aides quarrel

President Donald Trump, after shocking markets with the risk of a global trade war, came under intense pressure on Friday from US business interests and foreign trading partners to moderate his threat to slap tariffs on steel and aluminium imports.

Ancient mosaic describing Jesus Christ as 'God' to be unveiled in Israel
Ancient mosaic describing Jesus Christ as 'God' to be unveiled in Israel

A rare and ancient mosaic that ascribes divinity to Jesus Christ is set to go on display for the first time.

Nearly a million American evangelicals are Jewish by descent
Nearly a million American evangelicals are Jewish by descent

Nearly a million American evangelicals have Jewish blood relatives, a new survey has revealed, suggesting the strong ties between the two religious groups are more than just theological.