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Chilean abuse victims say talks with Pope Francis have been 'enormously constructive'
Chilean abuse victims say talks with Pope Francis have been 'enormously constructive'

Several men who were sexually abused by a priest in Chile have described private talks they have held with Pope Francis at the Vatican over the weekend as very helpful and respectful.

Bishop joins 300 Anglicans backing US Church's plans for gender-neutral wedding service
Bishop joins 300 Anglicans backing US Church's plans for gender-neutral wedding service

A prominent bishop and 300 other Anglicans have backed the US Episcopal Church's stance on same-sex marriage, saying it shows the 'Church is not as homophobic as it can sometimes appear'.

Yes, Amber Rudd had to go, but she's a scapegoat: Responsibility lies with Theresa May

What strikes anyone who looks at the scandalous way the Windrush generation has been treated is the rank injustice of it all.

Avengers: Infinity War - should I take my kids?
Avengers: Infinity War - should I take my kids?

It's practically the movie to end all others; the most excitingly-anticipated, over-hyped cinematic event of all time... at least until next year's sequel.

UN Security Council puts spotlight on Rohingya refugee crisis
UN Security Council puts spotlight on Rohingya refugee crisis

UN Security Council envoys began a four-day visit to Bangladesh and Myanmar yesterday to see first-hand the aftermath of a Myanmar military crackdown that Britain, the US and others have denounced as ethnic cleansing of Rohingya Muslims.

Pompeo starts Middle East tour with call for new Iran sanctions
Pompeo starts Middle East tour with call for new Iran sanctions

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrived in Saudi Arabia on yesterday on a hastily-arranged visit to the Middle East as the US aims to muster support for new sanctions against Iran.

Do we need a new 'Alfie's Law'?
Do we need a new 'Alfie's Law'?

Few can have been unmoved by the desperately sad case of Alfie Evans, who died yesterday after the courts overruled his parents' wishes and allowed Alder Hey hospital to withdraw life support.

Northerners shut out of being clergy by biased Church of England, says Bishop
Northerners shut out of being clergy by biased Church of England, says Bishop

Aspiring clergy from the north of England are shut out by a biased Church of England due to their 'broad northern accents', according to the Bishop of Burnley, the Rt Revd Philip North.

Christians dominate 'American Idol' Top 10; Finalists glorify God in the singing contest
Christians dominate 'American Idol' Top 10; Finalists glorify God in the singing contest

Six contestants in the Top 10 are proudly Christians. Will they all advance to the next round?

Joyce Meyer speaks about the time she forgave her father's sexual abuse and led him to Christ
Joyce Meyer speaks about the time she forgave her father's sexual abuse and led him to Christ

Despite her parents' treatment, the Christian author shared to her ministry why she still provided and forgave them.

New research suggests daily exercise could help the heart to regenerate
New research suggests daily exercise could help the heart to regenerate

The study found a link between daily exercise and the regeneration of heart muscle cells

Eliminating meat from diets could prevent premature deaths, new research suggests
Eliminating meat from diets could prevent premature deaths, new research suggests

Abstaining from meat could cut premature deaths in the U.S. by a third each year, according to a recent study from Harvard University.

Israeli forces kill four Gaza border protesters, wound 600
Israeli forces kill four Gaza border protesters, wound 600

Israeli troops shot dead three protesters along the Gaza border on Friday, Gaza medics said, hours after the United Nations human rights chief criticised Israel for using 'excessive force' against demonstrators.

Alfie Evans dies following withdrawal of life support
Alfie Evans dies following withdrawal of life support

Alfie Evans, the 23-month-old toddler whose grave illness drew international attention, died early on Saturday, his father said in a Facebook post.

'Gay cake' case: Ashers Bakery appeal to be heard by Supreme Court next week
'Gay cake' case: Ashers Bakery appeal to be heard by Supreme Court next week

Ashers Bakery's 'gay-cake' case will hit the Supreme Court next week as the UK's top judges make a historic first visit to Belfast.

What is ministry really like? CofE intern scheme triples in three years
What is ministry really like? CofE intern scheme triples in three years

A scheme offering young people experience of ministry in the Church of England has more than tripled in size over the past three years, according to a report published today.