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Tensions surface at Canterbury Primates meeting
The heads of 38 Anglican provinces around the world have gathered this week to try to preserve their communion.

Pastors are leaving ministry early, here's why...
Seminary programmes fail to prepare ministers for dealing with people that they are called to lead and serve, focussing too much on doctrine and theology, according to a new Lifeway Research survey.

Kenya backs down on attempt to regulate religion after Christian outcry
New proposals unveiled last week would require all religious bodies to register and for preachers have police clearance.

A crisis is developing in Ethiopia and we have a chance to stop it
10.2 million people in Ethiopia are facing food shortages.

'Of Kings and Prophets' news: How far will the show go in terms of explicit scenes?
There is an internal battle in ABC as to how much sex and violence the upcoming Bible-based series "Of Kings and Prophets" should show.

Doctor gets expelled from hospital for not supporting LGBT events
Dr. Paul Church, a prominent urologist in Boston's Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center was stripped of his hospital affiliations after a board ruling charging him of discrimination.

Syrian mother thanks Christian and Jewish doctors for saving daughter's life
A young Syrian one-year-old was recipient of a life-saving heart surgery. The benefactor was a group of Jews and Christians, religious and contemporary, who pool funds together to save children in the middle-east.

The challenge of living authentically: How to check your motivations this New Year
When we focus on that audience of one, we are ensuring that we are looking to please the only one that really matters â our Heavenly Father

Prayer for the day: The intertwining of religion and politics
Politics and religion both ask basic questions about who we are, what we believe, and how we should act, says Krish Kandiah.

South Korea promises 'bone-numbing pain' in new sanctions on North after nuclear test
The US House of Representatives voted nearly unanimously late on Tuesday to pass legislation to broaden sanctions on the North's nuclear programme.

Iran's Revolutionary Guards question captive US sailors, dismiss talk of prompt release
The incident has rattled nerves days ahead of the expected implementation of a landmark nuclear accord.

Obama hits out at Donald Trump, stresses optimism in final State of the Union speech
Delivering his last State of the Union speech to Congress as president, he called for leaders to "fix" US politics.

Open Doors: Syria and Iraq are 'the tip of the iceberg' â there has never been a worse time to be a Christian
There has never been a worse time to be a Christian, according to persecution charity Open Doors who will launch their annual report this afternoon.

Remembering rock legend David Bowie: An 'extraordinary man full of love and life'
The late rock and roll legend David Bowie has succumbed to cancer recently at 69 years old, and his fans - ranging from fellow singers, actors, high-ranking politicians, and even religious leaders are all heartbroken over his passing.

Christian actor Denzel Washington wins Golden Globe lifetime achievement award
Christian actor Denzel Washington has just been awarded with the Golden Globe for lifetime achievement on Sunday, making him the third black actor to be recognised in over 60 years since the award ceremony first started.

Russell Wilson's life story to be featured in new comic book 'Fame: Russell Wilson'
Seattle Seahawks' Russell Wilson has often inspired fans in the football field, but now he will be doing so in the pages of a comic book.