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5 Christian superstars of Euro 2016
Europe's biggest sporting event is finally upon us. Martin Saunders profiles five Christian players.

A tragic story: How racial division has held back the UK church...
The response of many white British Christians to immigrants from the Africa and the Caribbean sadly ensured that we have a segregated Church in the 21st Century. This week, the Archbishop of Canterbury described this as, "the single biggest failure of the Church of England over the last 40 or 50 years."

Orthodox churches in disarray as many pull out of historic global gathering
The council was called by the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople with the aim of reaching a consensus around disputed issues among all 14 autocephalous or self-governing Orthodox Churches.

Scottish Episcopal Church votes in favour of same-sex marriage
The Anglican Church in Scotland has passed a motion that would allow for same sex marriages.

#Queenat90: What the Queen can teach us about following Christ
Queen Elizabeth II's record-breaking reign, marked by peace and stability, is truly remarkable in these tumultuous times.

Ending poverty by 2030: Utopian dream or achievable goal?
In January 2016 the UN launched its 17 Sustainable Development Goals in succession to the Millennium Development Goals that had guided its philosophy for the last few years.

'Elephant man' was a devout believer and should have Christian burial, say campaigners
"Elephant man" should be given a Christian burial, according to campaigners who are determined to see his remains removed from their glass viewing case at Queen Mary, University of London.

Archbishop to Queen: 'You have been an instrument of God's peace.' #Queenat90
The Archbishop of Canterbury today delivered a sermon in praise of the Queen on her 90th birthday, describing her as a servant of God who has been an "instrument of God's peace".

Mel Gibson in line to direct Passion of the Christ sequel
A sequal to The Passion of the Christ is being written after it was confirmed Mel Gibson has teamed up with Braveheart screenwriter Randall Wallace for the project.

Family of Christian convert seriously ill in prison repeat plea for release
The family of a Christian prisoner in Iran are appealing for her to be released permanently after she was allowed home on temporary leave when she became seriously ill.

Syria 'most deadly country' for Christians and other minorities
For the second year running, Syria has topped the table of countries whose people are most at risk of genocide, mass political killings or violent represssion.

US bishop to clergy: You don't need my permission for same-sex marriages
The bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi, Rt Rev Brian Seage, announced the move in a letter to churches.

Evangelical Alliances releases Royal archive for Queen's 90th birthday
The Evangelical Alliance has released a collection of Royal artefacts to celebrate the Queen's 90th birthday.

India: Church of South India to create 1000 green schools in next year
One thousand "Green schools" will be created by the Church of South India in the next year, as part of new environmental plan.

Christian singer Trey Pearson says many in the industry support him after coming out as gay
Trey Pearson says he's had lots of support from within the Christian music scene, he also talks about the end of his marriage...

Clinton gets Obama endorsement as Democrats seek to unify party
Obama called for Democrats to unite behind Clinton after a protracted battle with Bernie Sanders for the party nomination.