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\'Lightbulb moments\' promised for visitors to Christian Resources Exhibition
'Lightbulb moments' promised for visitors to Christian Resources Exhibition

Visitors to the Christian Resources Exhibition next month have been promised 'lightbulb moments', with exhibitors displaying everything from computers to clergy clothing, musical instruments to motorcycle funerals.

Priest wants 'decency tax' on brides who wear low-cut dresses
Priest wants 'decency tax' on brides who wear low-cut dresses

What, nowadays, is appropriate bridal wear for weddings? One Italian priest has been scandalised by what he thinks is a trend towards plunging necklines.

'TREASON?': Trump lashes out at claims of White House resistance movement

Many senior officials in President Donald Trump's administration have been working from within to frustrate parts of his agenda to protect the country from his worst impulses.

Roy Moore sues Sacha Baron Cohen over 'Who is America?' sting
Roy Moore sues Sacha Baron Cohen over 'Who is America?' sting

Roy Moore, the former US Senate candidate from Alabama, on Wednesday filed a $95 million defamation lawsuit against Sacha Baron Cohen.

When is an apology not an apology? What Bishop Charles Ellis should have said to Ariana Grande
When is an apology not an apology? What Bishop Charles Ellis should have said to Ariana Grande

Elton John said it as well as anyone can when he wrote the timeless lyric, 'Sorry seems to be the hardest word.'

National peace in South Sudan has to be achieved locally, says Tearfund partner
National peace in South Sudan has to be achieved locally, says Tearfund partner

South Sudan's problems go much deeper than the civil war that has wrecked the country and traumatised its people since 2013, according to a Christian lawyer who works in conflict resolution there.

Ethiopia's mass displacement is one of the 'worst humanitarian crises in decades'
Ethiopia's mass displacement is one of the 'worst humanitarian crises in decades'

Like many other displaced people, Zenebech and her children arrived at Kochere with virtually nothing but the clothes they wore.

South Sudan church mourns murdered youth coordinator
South Sudan church mourns murdered youth coordinator

The Episcopal Church of South Sudan's national youth cooordinator has been killed by gunmen who targeted his vehicle.

Bob Woodward book depicts White House 'nervous breakdown' under Trump

Excerpts from the book, Fear: Trump in the White House, written by famed Watergate reporter Bob Woodward, were published by the Washington Post on Tuesday.

Britain's changed its mind on Brexit, new poll shows

British voters would vote 59-41 to stay in the European Union if given the option after a six-point swing away from Brexit.

Archbishop of Canterbury calls for tax rises: 'I do not believe we can continue with an economy that works so badly for so many'
Archbishop of Canterbury calls for tax rises: 'I do not believe we can continue with an economy that works so badly for so many'

The Archbishop of Canterbury has called for a reshaping of Britain's tax system to raise more money for public services and reduce 'damaging wealth inequality'.

California shelves plans for ban on gay conversion therapy after dialogue with faith leaders
California shelves plans for ban on gay conversion therapy after dialogue with faith leaders

A California lawmaker has dropped a controversial bill that would have effectively banned gay conversion therapy and the sale of books related to the practice.

Stephen Baldwin says Christian movies are 'getting better' but need 'more crossover potential'
Stephen Baldwin says Christian movies are 'getting better' but need 'more crossover potential'

Stephen Baldwin, an actor and evangelical Christian, says he has been focused on making good quality Christian media while being a family man and father to his newly engaged daughter Hailey.

Simon Cowell moved to tears by Christian singer on America's Got Talent
Simon Cowell moved to tears by Christian singer on America's Got Talent

Former United Pursuit member-turned-worship pastor at Influence Church, Michael Ketterer gave "America's Got Talent" one of their most emotional episodes of the season on Tuesday, which even moved judge Simon Cowell.

Trump 'very disappointed' with Turkish president over refusal to free Andrew Brunson
Trump 'very disappointed' with Turkish president over refusal to free Andrew Brunson

Donald Trump says he is 'very disappointed' with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan over his refusal to free US pastor Andrew Brunson.

As children return to school, Christians are being urged to pray
As children return to school, Christians are being urged to pray

Millions of children across the UK are heading back to school this week and although the start of the new academic year is an exciting time for many, there are also many challenges.