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Vatican treasurer Cardinal Pell in court over historic sexual abuse allegations
Cardinal George Pell today appeared in an Australian court for the start of a four-week pre-trial hearing into charges of historical sexual offences, with his lawyers asking that a support person be allowed to sit with him because of his age and ill health.
Andy Savage update: Memphis church 'wrapping up' investigation into pastor's alleged sexual assault
Highpoint Church in Memphis, Tennessee has released a statement updating its members on an investigation that is 'wrapping up' into the pastor Andy Savage, who has been accused of an alleged sexual assault in 1998 and who remains on leave.
Meghan Markle to be baptised this month 'out of respect for the Queen'
Meghan Markle is set to be baptised as an Anglican by the Archbishop of Canterbury during a service at Kensington Palace later this month, according to the Sunday Times.
Rick Warren: How can Christians restore broken relationships?
Everybody gets into fights at one point or another in their lives. It's inevitable for friends, family and even strangers to get into a disagreements with one another, and sometimes, the disagreements get so bad that relationships appear broken beyond repair.
The Shape of Water... into wine: Christian Today's alternative Oscars 2018
As the glitz and glamour of Sunday night's Oscar ceremony fades, and all the glittery confetti is swept up in that theatre, do not worry that your appetite for endless awards ceremonies will go unsatisfied today.
Police consider investigation into former archbishop as CofE braced for more revelations of abuse cover-up
The Church of England is bracing itself for more revelations of how senior figures covered up child sex abuse with police considering whether to press charges against the former archbishop of Canterbury, George Carey.
How will tonight's Oscars ceremony handle #MeToo?
Last year's Oscar best picture blunder is giving the Academy Awards host nightmares â or so goes one of the comedian's video promotions for Sunday's ceremony.
Italy heads to the polls today with political stalemate likely
Italians went to the polls on Sunday in a vote that could bring political gridlock after an election campaign marked by anger over the listless economy, high unemployment and immigration.
Fresh trade war fears as Trump threatens to tax European auto imports
US president Donald Trump kept up pressure on trading partners on Saturday, threatening European automakers with a tax on imports if the European Union retaliates against his plan to slap tariffs on aluminum and steel.
Teach primary school children about money, says archbishop's charity
Primary school pupils should be taught how to manage money, according to a charity founded by the Archbishop of Canterbury.
US gun control group pledges $2.5 million for marches to end school shootings
Campaigners are calling for the Republican-controlled US Congress to overhaul gun laws to make schools safer in a country where school shootings happen multiple times a year.
Businesses try to coax Trump from trade war as aides quarrel
President Donald Trump, after shocking markets with the risk of a global trade war, came under intense pressure on Friday from US business interests and foreign trading partners to moderate his threat to slap tariffs on steel and aluminium imports.
Theresa May sets out ambitions for EU free trade deal
Prime Minister Theresa May urged the European Union on Friday to show more flexibility in talks on a future relationship after Brexit.
Teacher tried to create 'army of children' for London terror attacks
A British supporter of Islamic State was found guilty on Friday of trying to recruit children he was teaching into an'army' of jihadists to help carry out a wave of attacks across London.
Tears, laughter and deep gratitude to God as Billy Graham is laid to rest
The funeral service of Rev Billy Graham began with a dignified procession in which his coffin, a pine plywood casket made by inmates at the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola, was brought into the tent in the grounds of his library in Charlotte.
Historic Gandhi letter praising Jesus Christ goes on sale in US
A historic letter written by Mahatma Gandhi praising the person of Jesus Christ has gone on sale in the US.