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Standing ovation as Justin Welby and Vincent Nichols declare unity
Standing ovation as Justin Welby and Vincent Nichols declare unity

The heads of the Anglican and Catholic churches in the UK received a standing ovation at the Royal Albert Hall today after praying for Christian unity.

Bali Nine case sparks Australian campaign to end capital punishment around the world
Bali Nine case sparks Australian campaign to end capital punishment around the world

The deaths of Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran have led to calls to ban the death penalty.

\'Male headship\' campaigner appointed as CofE bishop
'Male headship' campaigner appointed as CofE bishop

Leading conservative evangelical Rod Thomas has been appointed Bishop of Maidstone and will minister to evangelical parishes that do not accept the ordination of women.

Mark Driscoll uses Thrive leadership conference for message of forgiveness
Mark Driscoll uses Thrive leadership conference for message of forgiveness

The former pastor of Mars Hill may be planning a return to pastoral ministry.

ISIS claims responsibility for Garland cartoon contest shooting
ISIS claims responsibility for Garland cartoon contest shooting

ISIS has claimed responsibility for the shooting at a Prophet Muhammad cartoon contest in Garland, Texas on Sunday.

Coptic bishop claims Egyptian authorities are behind Christian persecution
Coptic bishop claims Egyptian authorities are behind Christian persecution

Local authorities are behind the persecution and harrassment of Christians in Minya, Bishop Agathon claims.

Mumford & Sons – Wilder Mind review
Mumford & Sons – Wilder Mind review

The secret is already out – Mumford & Sons have undergone a dramatic change of sound for their third studio album, Wilder Mind.

Boko Haram weakening as Nigerian forces advance
Boko Haram weakening as Nigerian forces advance

The Nigerian militant group is fracturing as shortages of weapons and fuel foment tensions between its foot soldiers and leaders.

Heather Cook has resigned as a bishop and been told she is no longer a priest
Heather Cook has resigned as a bishop and been told she is no longer a priest

The former bishop is facing manslaughter charges after she killed a cyclist in an accident last year.

Joyce Meyer: four tips for leadership
Joyce Meyer: four tips for leadership

Joyce Meyer outlined her top tips for leadership, and how to avoid its pitfalls.

Nicky Gumbel: A divided world demands a united Church
Nicky Gumbel: A divided world demands a united Church

At a time when the Church is perhaps at its most divided, living out unity has never been more important, Nicky Gumbel told a packed HTB conference at the Royal Albert Hall yesterday.

Muslim voters could decide general election result, says study
Muslim voters could decide general election result, says study

Religious minorities could be crucial in influencing the result of the general election, according to a new paper.

Hawk Nelson: God\'s love is unconditional and people don\'t have to earn it
Hawk Nelson: God's love is unconditional and people don't have to earn it

Jonathan Steingard from the popular Christian rock band Hawk Nelson wants to remind Christians that God's love is freely given so people don't have to feel pressured to earn it.

Tim Tebow\'s Cure Hospital opens in the Philippines, specialises in orthopedics
Tim Tebow's Cure Hospital opens in the Philippines, specialises in orthopedics

The Tim Tebow Foundation has reached another milestone in the Philippines as it celebrated the grand opening of the Tebow Cure Hospital early this May in Davao City.

What future for the Duck Commander musical after it closes on May 17?
What future for the Duck Commander musical after it closes on May 17?

Barely more than a month after it opened at the Rio Casino and Hotel in Las Vegas, the Duck Commander musical is set to close, with its final performance scheduled on May 17, producers revealed.

Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta star Momma Dee thanks God, fans for prayers and support after crash
Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta star Momma Dee thanks God, fans for prayers and support after crash

Deborah Gaither, more popularly known as Momma Dee from the VH1 reality show Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta is doing well following the car crash she was in on Thursday, and now the reality star is thanking God and all of her fans for supporting her throughout the ordeal.