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Chris Pratt says he's 'proud to live boldly in faith' with fiancée Katherine Schwarzenegger
Chris Pratt says he's 'proud to live boldly in faith' with fiancée Katherine Schwarzenegger

Chris Pratt has announced his engagement to Katherine Schwarzenegger after seven months of dating and attending church together.

Arab Christians furious at 'McJesus' artwork depicting crucified Ronald McDonald
Arab Christians furious at 'McJesus' artwork depicting crucified Ronald McDonald

Hundreds of Arab Christians have clashed with police in the Israeli town of Haifa over a 'blasphemous' piece in the town's Museum of Art.

Hell on Earth? Failed musical venture loses village church millions
Hell on Earth? Failed musical venture loses village church millions

A failed venture into the world of musicals has led to a church in Mansfield Woodhouse, Nottinghamshire being forced into liquidation and dozens of members losing hundreds of thousands of pounds.

New Bishop of Truro calls for denominations to work together
New Bishop of Truro calls for denominations to work together

The new Bishop of Truro has called for all denominations to work together in an attempt to tackle the challenges facing Cornwall.

Drag Queen Story Hour at Somerset library draws backlash
Drag Queen Story Hour at Somerset library draws backlash

The public library in Taunton, Somerset, has been criticised over a forthcoming Drag Queen Story Hour for children.

Christians must offer hope in face of division and fear over Brexit, says bishop

The Bishop of Leeds has called for an end to the Brexit 'mudslinging' as he urged Christians to offer an alternative message.

Rodrigo Duterte curses at bishops as Catholic Church continues to criticise his war on drugs
Rodrigo Duterte curses at bishops as Catholic Church continues to criticise his war on drugs

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte turned on the country's Catholic bishops once again on Thursday, calling them 'sons of bitches'.

Methodist, Anglican leaders urge halt to 'anger and vitriol' over Brexit
Methodist, Anglican leaders urge halt to 'anger and vitriol' over Brexit

Britain's Anglican and Methodist leaders have called for an end to the 'anger and vitriol' that has characterised public discourse in an implicit reference to the ongoing turmoil over Brexit.

Church welcomes Amber Rudd's backtrack on Universal Credit
Church welcomes Amber Rudd's backtrack on Universal Credit

'As a just and compassionate society, we believe that every child is a blessing and deserves to be treated equally.'

German Christian family loses appeal over homeschooling
German Christian family loses appeal over homeschooling

Petra and Dirk Wunderlich, from Darmstadt, had refused to send their children to school, which is illegal in Germany.

'Vicar of Baghdad' ministry hit by Charity Commission inquiry

The Commission has highlighted its concerns over Jerusalem Merit's governance.

Human rights court to hear case against Belgium over euthanasia of depressed woman
Human rights court to hear case against Belgium over euthanasia of depressed woman

A legal challenge brought against Belgium by a man whose depressed mother was euthanised is to be heard by the European Court of Human Rights.

Blue tooth: Plaque analysis shows medieval nun illustrated precious manuscripts
Blue tooth: Plaque analysis shows medieval nun illustrated precious manuscripts

Beautiful illustrations that adorn treasured medieval manuscripts might have been created not by men, as is usually assumed, but by women.

How a Bible app is growing churches in a Ugandan refugee camp
How a Bible app is growing churches in a Ugandan refugee camp

Rev Alex Sokiri and his wife Harriet fled an armed raid on their town in Kajo Keji in South Sudan in July 2016, leaving all their possessions behind.

Evangelical Alliance appoints new Wales director
Evangelical Alliance appoints new Wales director

Siân Rees will also serve on the UK-wide leadership team.

Justin Welby: Parliament 'unfit for the job' if it can't agree a Brexit deal
Justin Welby: Parliament 'unfit for the job' if it can't agree a Brexit deal

Speaking yesterday in the House of Lords, Justin Welby said if parliament could not agree it would have shown itself 'unfit for the job'.