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Bradford Cathedral's historic bells to be restored with £79,000 lottery grant
The First World War memorial bells of Bradford Cathedral will be restored after a £79,100 lottery grant made to the diocese.

Christian worshippers at Greenbelt can learn Islamic worship chants
Christian worshippers at this year's Greenbelt Festival will have the opportunity to learn Islamic worship chants â thanks to an organisation which says its primary aim is to 'guide seekers of Allah'.

Diana would have married Dodi, says priest who talked to her before fatal crash
A priest close to Princess Diana has said the royal enquired whether she would be allowed to marry a Muslim man shortly before she died. The priest is convinced that Diana would have gone on to marry Muslim boyfriend Dodi Fayed.

Actors Chris Pratt and Anna Faris announce separation
They said on Pratt's Facebook page yesterday: 'Anna and I are sad to announce we are legally separating.'

'Miracle baby' pastor Gilbert Deya extradited to face child trafficking charges
The UK has extradited a pastor who claimed to have created miraculous pregnances after he lost a long-running legal battle.

US evangelicals likely to believe poverty is your own fault
If you're poor, is it your own fault? White evangelical Christians are far more likely to answer in the affirmative than the average US citizen, according to new research.

'The Lord is their refuge': 7 Bible verses about the poor
The Bishop of Burnley has said that the Church of England's approach to mission is 'almost entirely focused on the needs and aspirations of the wealthy'. So what does the Bible say about the poor?

Rod Dreher hits out at Trump, says he 'can't save American Christianity'
Rod Dreher, the conservative commentator whose book The Benedict Option was a surprise best-seller, has hit out at evangelicals who support Donald Trump.

A bizarre 'spider' artwork was placed on top of Ottawa Cathedral â and local Catholics aren't happy
A bizarre giant robotic spider perched on Notre Dame Cathedral in Ottawa, Canada has caused controversy among Catholics there, with the local archbishop expressing regret that critics have called the artwork 'sacrilegious' and 'demonic'.

Iranian Christian Maryam Zargaran is released from prison
Maryam Naghash Zargaran, 39, was arrested alongside Iranian-American pastor Saeed Abedini in January 2013 in connection with their work at an orphanage.

A gift from God: 7 Bible verses about rest
A change in the rhythm of our lives is good for us. We can, at times, relax and indulge ourselves a little without feeling guilty about it.

Star Trek: Discovery is set in a universe without God
There's no God in the Star Trek universe â and an exchange relayed by Entertainment Weekly confirms it.

Don't leave trafficking victims destitute, says Christian charity
Anti-trafficking campaigners are calling for more support to be given to victims, who face homelessness and destitution after they are 'rescued' from their abusers.

Death of Charlie Gard prompts prayers for parents after months of struggle
The death of baby Charlie Gard last night following a bitter court battle has drawn prayers and commiserations from around the world.

Who was the meanest man in the Bible?
There are plenty of examples of really good people in the Bible, and plenty of examples of wicked ones. But there's only one who's described as just plain mean.

Southwark diocese signals opposition to rebel Bishop Andy Lines by withdrawing permission to officiate
The 'missionary bishop' consecrated by the conservative Anglican Church of North America has had his 'permission to officiate' withdrawn by the Diocese of Southwark.