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Chip and Joanna Gaines to appear in new show 'Fixer Upper: Behind the Design'
Chip and Joanna Gaines decided to quit their popular HGTV show "Fixer Upper" last year, saying that they wanted to prioritize their family. However, fans of their show will be delighted to hear that the pair will be back via a new HGTV spinoff: "Fixer Upper: Behind the Design."

Serbian Orthodox Church plans controversial nationalist rename
The Serbian Orthodox Church plans to change its name to stress connections with Kosovo, the former Serbian province that gained independence in 2008. The controversial move is seen as clashing with the Serbian government's conciliatory efforts with Kosovo.

Church to investigate claims archbishop of York failed to report rape
The Church of England will launch an independent investigation into claims its second most senior clergyman failed to report a priest's alleged rape to the police.

Belgian Catholic baptisms in major decline amid rise of evangelicals and Muslims
For the first time, fewer than 50 per cent of Belgian children were baptised as Catholics last year, according to figures from the Belgian Bishops Conference in cooperation with the University of Louvain and reported by Evangelical Focus.

Two-thirds of women experience sexism in church
Two-thirds of women say they have experienced sexism in church, according to a new survey to coincide with international women's day.

Christian couple had children removed over their refusal to lie about the Easter Bunny
A child welfare agency in Ontario, Canada removed two girls from a foster home, causing potential trauma, because the Christian couple who cared for them refused to lie about the existence of the Easter Bunny.

Faith schools row: Rees-Mogg hits out at Rowan Williams, Richard Dawkins over admissions cap
Conservative MPs have hit back at Rowan Williams, Richard Dawkins and dozens of other public figures who joined forces to argue a cap on admissions to faith schools must not be lifted.

Why men should celebrate International Women's Day
Today is International Women's Day, a powerful prompt for global advocacy against sexism and gender inequality. In case it wasn't obvious, this is a day that men should mark and celebrate too, especially followers of Jesus.

Saudi crown prince vows to promote religious freedom in meeting with Welby
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince has vowed to promote religious freedom in a private meeting with the archbishop of Canterbury in Lambeth Palace today.

Are jailed Britain First leaders Jayda Fransen and Paul Golding Christians?
Jayda Fransen, 32 and Paul Golding, 36 â jailed 36 weeks and 18 weeks respectively â both claim to be practising 'Christians'.

'Black Panther' stuntman on how 'God equipped' him, and how he sees 'God working in his life'
It's a dog-eat-dog world in Hollywood, and people often go to extreme lengths just to nab roles or get to the top. This is why Travis Love, a stuntman, feels grateful to God for helping him take part in Marvel's latest blockbuster hit, "Black Panther."

'Lord, thank you for his life': Baby Isaiah Haastrup dies after right-to-life legal battle
Isaiah Haastrup, the brain-damaged baby boy at the centre of a right-to-life legal battle, has died, his Christian father has said.

Britain First leaders jailed for 'hostility' towards Muslims
The leader and deputy leader of far-right political group Britain First have been jailed for religiously-motivated assault and 'hostility' towards Muslims.

Welby 'painfully aware' of gender inequality as thousands protest on international women's day
The archbishop of Canterbury has said he is 'painfully aware' of the need for equality between the sexes as the world marks international women's day on March 8.

Meghan Markle has been baptised into the Church of England by the Archbishop of Canterbury
Meghan Markle has been baptised into the Church of England in a private ceremony conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury and with Prince Harry at her side, the Daily Mail reported.

Five Pakistan Christians attacked by mob while building a church wall
Five Christians were attacked by a mob of 20 as they tried to build a wall around their church in Pakistan on Sunday, according to the persecution website World Watch Monitor.