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'Go in confidence,' Justin Welby tells Synod after sexuality conversations
"At the heart of it is to come back to the fact that together we seek to serve the God who raised Jesus Christ from the dead."

'I hope Ark Encounter closes soon,' says Bill Nye after Ken Ham invited him to visit
Popular US science presenter Bill Nye has toured the Ark Encounter theme park in Kentucky with its founder Ken Ham.

Jill Duggar shares health concerns in El Salvador: 'Health is something we don't take for granted'
Fans of "Jill and Jessa: Counting On" star Jill Duggar and her family have often expressed their concern that she might contract the dreaded Zika virus while fulfilling her Christian ministry in El Salvador. To assuage their fears, the young mother recently provided a health update on their family blog.

Clayton King to replace Perry Noble as NewSpring Church interim senior pastor
After stepping down from his position at NewSpring Church because of alcohol abuse and marital woes, Pastor Perry Noble will be replaced by Clayton King, the leader of Crossroads Worldwide ministry.

Family of Martin Luther King can sell his famous traveling Bible, rules judge
Martin Luther King's treasured traveling Bible could now be sold to a private buyer after a US judge ruled it belongs to his estate.

Theresa May: the quiet Christian from the heart of Middle England
The incoming prime minister is a straight-forward practising Anglican. Her politics, however, are more complicated.

Norway's Christians back Bodnariu family
The five children of Marius and Ruth Bodnariu were removed last November in a case that stirred outrage around the world.

Ronaldo's sister compares Euro 2016 injury to Christ's suffering on the Cross
The sister of Portugal football star Cristiano Ronaldo has compared his suffering from an injury during the Euro 2016 football final to the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the Cross.

Negative views of Muslims increasing throughout Europe
Views of Muslims in countries in Europe are least negative in the UK and most negative in eastern and southern countries, according to new research. However, unfavourable views of Muslims are on the rise throughout Europe, including in the UK.

Bishop proposes massive cuts to Catholic church in Manchester
Nearly a third of Catholic churches in one diocese face the axe under a radical restructuring due to declining attendance and a shortage of priests.

Calls to prayer as Russia's evangelicals face draconian restrictions
Draconian religious freedom laws due to be introduced next week in Russia have prompted prayers for the country's evangelical Christians.

Jeb Bush blames Pope Francis for rise of Trump
"I don't think he understood he was intervening in our political affairs," said Bush.

Anglican Church in Canada narrowly rejects same-sex marriage
A new split in the worldwide Anglican Communion was narrowly averted last night when clergy in Canada succeeded in preventing their church moving towards same-sex marriage.

Pastor Mark Driscoll finds home for his new Trinity Church in Phoenix suburb
Former Mars Hill Pastor Mark Driscoll is going full speed ahead with the improvements of his new church, The Trinity Church, since he has just purchased a permanent home for it.

Pastor Paula White talks about Donald Trump's Christianity: 'God is the only one who knows the heart of a man'
Pastor Paula White from the New Destiny Christian Center in Apopka, Florida is one of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's biggest supporters, and the televangelist has often defended Trump's Christianity among naysayers.

Why the thrill of dangerous stunts isn't worth it: Are you living and dying for Jesus?
The Bible makes it clear that no matter what we attain in life, no matter what we pursue, if it's not for Christ, it's not worth it.