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Bishop of London to step down after more than 20 years at the helm
Bishop of London to step down after more than 20 years at the helm

The Bishop of London Richard Chartres has announced that he is to retire next year, after a long and distinguished career at the heart of the Church of England and the British establishment.

Paul Harcourt: It\'s been a difficult season for New Wine, but we\'ve come out strong
Paul Harcourt: It's been a difficult season for New Wine, but we've come out strong

Paul Harcourt is taking on the lead role at New Wine after a turbulent few months for the charismatic evangelical network of churches.

Justin Welby launches refugee resettlement scheme with Home Secretary Amber Rudd
Justin Welby launches refugee resettlement scheme with Home Secretary Amber Rudd

Community groups will be able to sponsor a refugee family under a new scheme launched jointly today by the Home Secretary and the Archbishop of Canterbury.

Senior bishop laments growing trend of going naked in front of the camera
Senior bishop laments growing trend of going naked in front of the camera

'Get yer kit on' says Church of England bishop Nick Baines after spate of nakedness hits streets of Britain

\'Duck Dynasty\' wedding: Brighton Thompson says God \'continually makes my brokenness beautiful\'
'Duck Dynasty' wedding: Brighton Thompson says God 'continually makes my brokenness beautiful'

Who is "Duck Dynasty" star Reed Robertson's fiancée Brighton Thompson? The two got engaged last December in New York City's Central Park but have not announced their wedding date yet.

Ken Ham offers $1 entrance fee to Ark Encounter for students, in response to atheist group\'s objection to trips
Ken Ham offers $1 entrance fee to Ark Encounter for students, in response to atheist group's objection to trips

The atheist group Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) is doing everything it can to keep school children from visiting the Ark Encounter, a new attraction in Kentucky that features the life-sized replica of Noah's Ark.

Pakistan: Christian girl kidnapped, raped and forced into Muslim marriage, father murdered
Pakistan: Christian girl kidnapped, raped and forced into Muslim marriage, father murdered

A girl aged 14 has been abducted, raped and forced into an Islamic marriage in Pakistan. Her father was shot dead when he sold his house in an attempt to buy her freedom.

\'The Secret Life of Pets\': Hilarious movie imparts 3 important life lessons
'The Secret Life of Pets': Hilarious movie imparts 3 important life lessons

Animated movies are a great medium to teach young kids some valuable life lessons, but the new film "The Secret Life of Pets" is just so hilarious that a father and son who saw the film laughed throughout the entire film and forgot to reflect on the lessons the movie wishes to impart.

Duggar family update: Jill and Derick Dillard visiting the US in August, plan to take Bible classes
Duggar family update: Jill and Derick Dillard visiting the US in August, plan to take Bible classes

Derick and Jill Dillard, together with their son Israel David from the TLC show "Jill and Jessa: Counting On" will be returning to the United States from their Central America ministry next month to have a short break and take some Bible lessons to improve their mission.

Scottish priest who embezzled £100,000 wants Pope to release him from priesthood
Scottish priest who embezzled £100,000 wants Pope to release him from priesthood

A Scottish Catholic priest serving a ten month jail sentence for embezzling £100,000 of church funds to fund an alleged gambling problem has apparently asked that Pope Francis allow him to quit the clergy

Guatemala: Army officer who murdered bishop dies in prison riot
Guatemala: Army officer who murdered bishop dies in prison riot

The killing of the bishop was one of the most notorious crimes in recent Guatemalan history.

Orlando shooting: Gunman Omar Mateen complained of anti-Muslim harassment
Orlando shooting: Gunman Omar Mateen complained of anti-Muslim harassment

The Orlando shooter responsible for the massacre of 49 people at a gay club in Florida last month had been taunted for being a Muslim, documents released on Monday revealed.

Egypt\'s Christians protest and pray after Christian murdered and building torched
Egypt's Christians protest and pray after Christian murdered and building torched

Christians in Egypt joined in prayers and protests after a Christian man was murdered and three others injured, including one woman.

Internet evangelist tells Christians to carry guns \'to protect police officers\'
Internet evangelist tells Christians to carry guns 'to protect police officers'

An internet evangelist has urged Christians to carry guns in order to protect police officers.

Afghan refugee with axe attacks passengers on German train
Afghan refugee with axe attacks passengers on German train

The incident is likely to deepen worries about so-called "lone wolf" attacks in Europe and could put political pressure on German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

One in three foodbank users are children – new report
One in three foodbank users are children – new report

The ongoing problem of hunger in the UK has been branded "completely unacceptable" as a new report released today reveals that referrals to foodbanks have risen in 2016.