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Rival \'missionary bishop\' to be announced by GAFCON as Scottish Anglicans fight off split
Rival 'missionary bishop' to be announced by GAFCON as Scottish Anglicans fight off split

Scottish Anglicans are fighting off a split this week as they prepare to be the first British church to legalise gay marriage.

The medieval martyr who took on Thor: Who was Saint Boniface?
The medieval martyr who took on Thor: Who was Saint Boniface?

Today marks the feast day of Saint Boniface, the eighth-century 'Apostle to the Germans' who boldly brought Christianity to a pagan land.

More people believe in \'karma\' and ghosts than in life after death, new survey finds
More people believe in 'karma' and ghosts than in life after death, new survey finds

More people do not believe in life after death than those who do believe in it, a new survey has showed.

\'What kind of a nation we are\': Robert F Kennedy\'s iconic speech offers radical hope in a time of terror
'What kind of a nation we are': Robert F Kennedy's iconic speech offers radical hope in a time of terror

On this day in 1968 US Senator and presidential hopeful Robert F Kennedy was shot, and died the next day. Kennedy's death, like that of his brother JFK five years prior, shook a nation and threatened its humanity. Today, Kennedy's legacy offers light to a world still reeling from terror.

Vigil for London Bridge attack victims planned for this evening close to the scene
Vigil for London Bridge attack victims planned for this evening close to the scene

The London Mayor, Sadiq Khan, will at 6pm this evening host a vigil for the victims of the London Bridge attack that killed seven people and injured 48 more on Saturday night.

Church is 17th most trusted body in the UK, out of a list of 24
Church is 17th most trusted body in the UK, out of a list of 24

The Church is only the 17th most trusted public institution in the UK according to a new survey. 24 different institutions were ranked by how much they are trusted by the public.

What is the legacy of the Six-Day War, which began 50 years ago today?
What is the legacy of the Six-Day War, which began 50 years ago today?

Six-Day War, which began 50 years ago today, marked not only an immediate, decisive victory by Israel over its Arab neighbours, but also has had a major, lasting impact on the conflict between the Jewish state and the Palestinians which remains unresolved to this day.

Why is the President attacking our Mayor in the middle of a terror attack?
Why is the President attacking our Mayor in the middle of a terror attack?

Our American cousins should know this – the UK withstood the Blitz and the IRA and we will withstand the current wave of terror attacks. You can either help us out or you can spread fake news about us. Make the right choice.

\'A clear sign of the demonic\' – Archbishop of Canterbury on London\'s Islamist terror
'A clear sign of the demonic' – Archbishop of Canterbury on London's Islamist terror

With the Holy Spirit, the club of the Church 'becomes the greatest army in history'. It grows into an army without weapons, an army of peace that overthrows empires and brings revolution with hope.

\'We acknowledge the reality of evil.\' Archbishop Welby on the London terror attack
'We acknowledge the reality of evil.' Archbishop Welby on the London terror attack

The Archbishop of Canterbury spoke of being 'overwhelmed' by the London terror attack at the last service of his Thy Kingdom Come prayer initiative.

London attacks latest: Welby says religion IS involved as police raids continue
London attacks latest: Welby says religion IS involved as police raids continue

Police have said they know the identities of the London Bridge attackers who killed seven people and injured 48, and will release their names 'as soon as operationally possible'.

\'The words of Jesus can give us hope\': Christian bus campaign tells Londoners to love their enemies
'The words of Jesus can give us hope': Christian bus campaign tells Londoners to love their enemies

A Christian bus advertising campaign is calling for a different tone in the final days of election campaigning with Bible quotes about loving your enemies and praying for those who persecute you to adorn London buses.

Churches should follow cathedrals and not \'bang on\' about God to be successful, says Sir Simon Jenkins
Churches should follow cathedrals and not 'bang on' about God to be successful, says Sir Simon Jenkins

Churches in this country would be more successful if they followed the example of cathedrals and did not 'bang on' about God, claims the writer Sir Simon Jenkins.

Wonder Woman\'s unexpected theme: Amazing Grace
Wonder Woman's unexpected theme: Amazing Grace

Wonder Woman packs a punch - this is a film that restores your faith on several fronts, and is that rare and glorious cinematic treat: a film of which little was expected, and which well surpasses those expectations.

\'God is good in the midst of evil.\' Justin Bieber preaches it at Manchester concert
'God is good in the midst of evil.' Justin Bieber preaches it at Manchester concert

'I'm not going to let go of hope. I'm not going to let go of love. I'm not going to let go of God.' Justin Bieber is explicit about his faith that love will conquer evil at the #OneLoveManchester benefit concert after the Manchester suicide bombing, and on the same day as the London terror attack

3 weak and fallen people in the Bible who can teach us about God\'s amazing patience
3 weak and fallen people in the Bible who can teach us about God's amazing patience

Do you ever worry that you've pushed God too far and He will never forgive you? Then reflect on these three far from perfect people God never gave up on.