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Justin Welby \'embarrassed\' about C of E living wage revelation, but reaffirms Church commitment
Justin Welby 'embarrassed' about C of E living wage revelation, but reaffirms Church commitment

The Archbishop of Canterbury says the Church is moving towards paying a living wage to all employees.

Oscar night sees top acting awards go to moving portrayals of illness
Oscar night sees top acting awards go to moving portrayals of illness

Eddie Redmayne and Julianne Moore triumph for depicting ALS and Alzheimer's.

Kurdish forces advance against Islamic State in northeastern Syria
Kurdish forces advance against Islamic State in northeastern Syria

Towns and villages have been liberated in attacks backed by US-led airstrikes.

Ukraine terror attack stokes fears of wider rebellion
Ukraine terror attack stokes fears of wider rebellion

Two people were killed at a memorial rally in Kharkiv, miles from the war zone.

Religious violence is \'defining issue for our generation\', says Archbishop\'s representative
Religious violence is 'defining issue for our generation', says Archbishop's representative

Those promoting violence are looking in to their religious traditions to justify it, says Canon David Porter.

Christian film wins big at Golden Raspberry awards
Christian film wins big at Golden Raspberry awards

Kirk Cameron's 'Saving Christmas' won in four of six categories in the spoof Oscars.

Mafia need to repent and open their hearts to God, says Pope Francis
Mafia need to repent and open their hearts to God, says Pope Francis

The Catholic Church will welcome them if the stop serving evil, said the Pope yesterday.

Kerry warns of Palestinian Authority collapse as Israel blocks funding
Kerry warns of Palestinian Authority collapse as Israel blocks funding

Israel has withheld funds because of Palestinian moves to join the International Criminal Court.

Justin Welby slams \'false distinction\' between saving souls and doing politics
Justin Welby slams 'false distinction' between saving souls and doing politics

"It is impossible to love Jesus Christ and not to care about the welfare of people," he said today.

Opposition parties urge India\'s PM Modi to \'walk the talk\' on religious tolerance
Opposition parties urge India's PM Modi to 'walk the talk' on religious tolerance

Opposition parties are urging India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi to 'walk the talk' after his statement on religious tolerance in India.

Christian athlete Lolo Jones speaks out against 'Fifty Shades of Grey'

Outspoken Christian athlete Lolo Jones slammed the hit film "50 Shades of Grey" in a series of tweets published on Tuesday.

US outlines plan to take Mosul from ISIS
US outlines plan to take Mosul from ISIS

A US Central command official recently told reporters details of the White House's plan to take the Iraqi city of Mosul away from the Islamic State (IS).

Colombian court keeps limits on same-sex adoption 
Colombian court keeps limits on same-sex adoption 

The Constitutional Court of Colombia upheld the country's restrictions against same-sex adoption on Wednesday.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. honours his father on the anniversary of his death: \'I thank God he lived\'
Dale Earnhardt Jr. honours his father on the anniversary of his death: 'I thank God he lived'

On the anniversary of NASCAR great Dale Earnhardt's death on Wednesday, the fallen racer's family received an outpouring of support from still grieving fans.

UK mother searching for the last gift her late daughter gave her
UK mother searching for the last gift her late daughter gave her

Mum searching for the last gift her late daughter gave her

Christian Association of Nigeria denies allegations it has been bribed to support Goodluck Jonathan
Christian Association of Nigeria denies allegations it has been bribed to support Goodluck Jonathan

The campaign director of President Goodluck Jonathan's opponent has accused the president's party of funneling huge amounts to Christian pastors for their support.