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Israel Folau sues Rugby Australia over dismissal after 'hell awaits' Instagram post
Israel Folau is taking Ruby Australia to court following its decision to terminate his contract after he posted a picture to Instagram saying that "hell awaits" homosexuals and others.
Pope approves change to Lord's Prayer but UK's Catholics will stick with original
The Pope has signed off on changes to the Lord's Prayer in Italian but Catholics in the UK will continue to use the original English version for now.
Queen, world leaders mark 75th anniversary of D-Day
The Queen has led the tributes to those who took part in D-Day 75 years ago in a major celebration bringing together world leaders including Donald Trump and Angela Merkel in Portsmouth.

WWII veteran and Salvation Army commissioner, 95, skydives into Normandy to remember D-Day
A Salvation Army Commissioner who first parachuted into Normandy 75 years ago for D-Day was today jumping again over the site of that historic invasion in memory of his fallen comrades.

Thanksgiving service for D-Day on UK flagship HMS Albion
Officers on the Royal Navy's flagship HMS Albion formed a giant number '75' on the flight deck to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day.

Archbishop remembers bravery and sacrifice of all those who took part in D-Day
The Archbishop of Canterbury was among those remembering the brave members of the Allied forces who took part in D-Day 75 years ago in what was a major turning point in World War Two.

Bishop of Chelmsford denies suggesting vicar could leave Church of England over transgender views
The Bishop of Chelmsford, the Rt Rev Stephen Cottrell, said in a letter to clergy that he did not ask or imply that vicar John Parker should leave the Church of England on account of his views
Protesting Trump while welcoming China is 'cheap and easy virtue signalling'
Politicians rejecting Donald Trump are simply using "cheap and easy virtue signalling" to appeal to their base, says Free Church of Scotland minister David Robertson.
Trump lays wreath in honour of fallen soldiers in Westminster Abbey
Donald Trump laid a wreath at the grave of the Unknown Warrior in Westminster Abbey on the first day of his state visit to the UK.

UN leader appeals to faith-based organisations to 'rally around' Sustainable Development Goals
The Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations told faith leaders and NGO workers at a Christian Aid meeting that the goals to end global poverty could not be achieved alone.
Bishop questions Christians who support Donald Trump
Donald Trump's Christian faith has been questioned by a senior figure in the Church of England as the US President embarks on a three-day state visit to Britain.

Government must intervene in residential cladding scandal, say bishops
The Bishops of Manchester and Kensington have called on the Government to intervene in the row over residential block cladding to save residents from ongoing "limbo".

Millennial non-Christians more interested in Christianity than older generations - study
Millennial non-Christians are more likely than older non-Christians to be interested in spiritual issues, according to new research from Barna.

'This Country' actor Michael Sleggs, 33, reveals he's dying of cancer and is leaning on his Christian faith
"If you dont know Jesus already, my only hope is that you get to know him before you get to my state. He'll totally rock your world in the best way!" the 33-year-old said in a moving social media post.

Head teacher says 'mass arrests' are a possibility after High Court bans LGBT lesson protests
The head teacher of a school where parents have protested LGBT awareness lessons says she is bracing herself for mass arrests after the High Court moved to halt the protests.

Enjoy tea and a barbecue for Britain's disadvantaged children this summer
Spurgeon's Children's Charity is inviting people to make the most of the British summer and help disadvantaged children at the same time by holding a tea party.