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Bishop of Kensington hits out over \'massive breakdown of trust\' around Grenfell Tower disaster
Bishop of Kensington hits out over 'massive breakdown of trust' around Grenfell Tower disaster

The Bishop of Kensington has written of 'a massive breakdown of trust' around the Grenfell Tower disaster which, he says, 'did not happen in a vacuum' and came after many years of broken promises and unheard complaints.

Is the tide finally about to turn for women in leadership in evangelical churches?
Is the tide finally about to turn for women in leadership in evangelical churches?

Is one of the UK's most influential churches about to light the blue touchpaper on women's ministry?

Conservative Anglicans threaten synod boycott in outrage at pro-gay Scottish bishop\'s attendance
Conservative Anglicans threaten synod boycott in outrage at pro-gay Scottish bishop's attendance

A small group of conservative Anglicans are considering boycotting the Church of England's biannual synod this week after a pro-gay marriage Scottish bishop was also invited to join the four-day meeting.

\'A Christian brother and friend\': tribute to the late Gordon Wilson
'A Christian brother and friend': tribute to the late Gordon Wilson

David Robertson writes about Gordon Wilson, who was leader of the Scottish National Party from 1979 to 1990 and to him was also a friend, mentor and member of his congregation.

Hillsong pastor Carl Lentz denies that Justin Bieber is paid to attend Australian gatherings
Hillsong pastor Carl Lentz denies that Justin Bieber is paid to attend Australian gatherings

The Hillsong pastor Carl Lentz has denied that the evangelical church pays Justin Bieber to attend, after the world famous singer jetted in to an Australian Hillsong gathering for the third time in two years.

Three Iranian Christians get 10 years in jail for \'illegal\' church activity
Three Iranian Christians get 10 years in jail for 'illegal' church activity

Three Iranian Christians have been sentenced to at least ten years in jail, charged with blasphemy and 'acting against national security' for their church-related activity.

Globalisation could be to blame for rapidly rising religious persecution, academics say
Globalisation could be to blame for rapidly rising religious persecution, academics say

Declining levels of religious freedom is in part down globalisation with the arrival of different faiths and cultures leading to growing fear and restrictions on minority groups, academics say.

When is it right not to take communion?
When is it right not to take communion?

But is it ever right for believers not to take communion? The answer is very challenging.

Christian unity a step closer as Reformed churches agree with Lutherans, Catholics on justification
Christian unity a step closer as Reformed churches agree with Lutherans, Catholics on justification

Christian unity took another small book significant step closer to reality this week as a group of Protestant churches added its voice to the cause.

Evangelical firm Hobby Lobby fined $3m for illegally smuggling ancient artefacts from Iraq
Evangelical firm Hobby Lobby fined $3m for illegally smuggling ancient artefacts from Iraq

The US Christian craft-supply company Hobby Lobby has agreed with the US Department of Justice to forfeit thousands of ancient artefacts illegally smuggled into the country from the Middle East.

Is America's tweeting President a madman or a genius?

Has Donald Trump proven himself to be mentally unstable to the point of being unqualified to be president? Or is he a genius who is always several steps ahead, tweeting with brilliant purpose and plan?

Revealed: Abuse survivor\'s angry response to Church official\'s note about him to General Synod members
Revealed: Abuse survivor's angry response to Church official's note about him to General Synod members

Matt Ineson, a survivor of alleged sexual abuse by a deceased Church of England vicar, has responded angrily to a Church official's note about him sent to all members of the General Synod, which meets in York this weekend.

Scholar solves a biblical riddle: uncovers \'sister\' to the oldest copy of the Old Testament
Scholar solves a biblical riddle: uncovers 'sister' to the oldest copy of the Old Testament

A 'sister' to the oldest manuscript of the Hebrew Old Testament has been uncovered, alongside its author – a discovery being celebrated as decisive for future Bible translations.

Exhilarating Spider-Man: Homecoming has an important lesson for Christian leaders
Exhilarating Spider-Man: Homecoming has an important lesson for Christian leaders

15 years, six movies and three different Spider-Men later, this is still a story about how a person's character is as important as their gifts.

Viral clip shows priest\'s stunning dance moves in flash mob
Viral clip shows priest's stunning dance moves in flash mob

An Indian Catholic priest left his congregation stunned as he joined with children in his congregation for an incredible dance routine mid service.

Looking for a \'faith lift\'? Join 20,000 Christians and friends at J.John\'s Just One
Looking for a 'faith lift'? Join 20,000 Christians and friends at J.John's Just One

20,000 people from across the UK will fill the Emirates Stadium in London on Saturday July 8 to hear international evangelist J.John preach the gospel.