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Justin Welby apologises to abuse survivor; bishops accuse CofE's insurer of 'horse trading' on settlements
Justin Welby apologises to abuse survivor; bishops accuse CofE's insurer of 'horse trading' on settlements

The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has apologised to a clerical sexual abuse survivor over the Church of England's response to his claims. Three CofE bishops condemned the Church's insurance company for what it called 'horse trading' over settlements for abuse survivors - though the insurer has challenged the allegation.

Pope canonises first New World martyrs, calls Amazon synod for 2019
Pope canonises first New World martyrs, calls Amazon synod for 2019

Pope Francis canonised 35 new Roman Catholic saints on Sunday, including three indigenous children martyred in 16th century Mexico and considered the first Christians killed for their faith in the New World.

Handwashing Day: Sesame Street team and World Vision unite for life-saving children's program
Handwashing Day: Sesame Street team and World Vision unite for life-saving children's program

Today – October 15 – is Global Handwashing Day. It will this year see the team behind the children's programme Sesame Street unite with humanitarian agency World Vision for a major expansion of a program that empowers young people with life-saving education about hygiene and healthy sanitation.

Star American footballer baptized in hotel swimming pool before big game between Carolina Panthers and Philadelphia Eagles
Star American footballer baptized in hotel swimming pool before big game between Carolina Panthers and Philadelphia Eagles

Teammates joined hands in prayer at the poolside as wide receiver Marcus Johnson was baptized in the team's hotel swimming pool.

Donald Trump promises to restore Christian values to the US

The U.S. President said he is 'stopping cold the attacks on Judeo-Christian values'

ISIS used religious minorities as sex slaves to lure rapists and domestic abusers as recruits
ISIS used religious minorities as sex slaves to lure rapists and domestic abusers as recruits

The Islamic State is using sex slaves to gather funds and attract more recruits, including abusers and rapists.

How can Christians deal with anger in a godly way?
How can Christians deal with anger in a godly way?

Is anger a sin? How can we deal with this difficult and sometimes confusing emotion?

Christians in Europe are praying for protection from an invasion of radical Islam
Christians in Europe are praying for protection from an invasion of radical Islam

Islam has been trying to take over Europe for centuries. In the last generation or so, they have made greater strides than in the previous several centuries.

Car bombs kill at least 22 in Somalia's capital Mogadishu
Car bombs kill at least 22 in Somalia's capital Mogadishu

Two car bombs in separate parts of Somalia's capital Mogadishu killed at least 22 people on Saturday and injured several others, police said.

One reason why we don't see miracles in our lives
One reason why we don't see miracles in our lives

We all want to see miracles happen in our lives, but why don't we? Why does God allow that? Let's talk about that.

Here's one reason why a faithful Christian should never lose hope
Here's one reason why a faithful Christian should never lose hope

Many of us feel hopeless whenever we're faced with problems but there are ways of dealing with these unhelpful feelings.

Why we should be thankful for hard times in our lives
Why we should be thankful for hard times in our lives

How could a loving God let us go through the fire? There is a really good reason - one that can even cause us to rejoice and praise Him.

Feeling so useless after everything you've done? Here's one for you
Feeling so useless after everything you've done? Here's one for you

Here's a letter to all who are guilty and condemned.

Prayed to no avail? There's one thing we must ask ourselves when our prayers are not being answered
Prayed to no avail? There's one thing we must ask ourselves when our prayers are not being answered

Here's one reason why God doesn't seem to respond to our prayers.

Kathie Lee Gifford pens emotional song about the moment her husband saw Jesus before he died
Kathie Lee Gifford pens emotional song about the moment her husband saw Jesus before he died

American actress Kathie Lee Gifford has paid tribute to her beloved late husband Frank by releasing a new song called "He Saw Jesus" that she wrote about Frank seeing Jesus Christ right before he died.