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Australian church abuse victims welcome archbishop's resignation
Wilson had stepped down from his role as archbishop of Adelaide but refused to resign while he was appealing against his conviction.

Manchester suicide bomber was rescued by British navy in 2014 from Libya
Salman Abedi, born to Libyan parents, was thought to have been on holiday in Libya in August 2014 when fighting broke out and British officials offered to evacuate UK citizens.

Anthony Hopkins reveals how trusting in God saved him from alcoholism
"Because that's what you do in theater, you drink," the 80-year-old Welsh actor told around 500 students at the University of California, Los Angeles this week.

Australian archbishop accused of abuse cover-up resigns
Wilson, 67, the archbishop of Adelaide, was convicted in May of failing to disclose to police abuse by a priest.
Andrew Brunson appeals for release, lifting of travel ban
Relations between Turkey and the United States have spiralled into a full-blown crisis over the trial of pastor Andrew Brunson.

Bethel Church, Redding responds to devastating Carr Fire
The Carr Fire in northern California â one of several burning throughout the state â has so far claimed the lives of at least six people

How Christian leaders can help build a new Zimbabwe
Faith has a huge role to play in the future of a largely Christian country, according to Christian Aid's country manager there.

4 things you didn't know about human trafficking today
The good news is that there is hope. It is possible to end slavery and trafficking in our lifetime.

The mid-career gap: 6 reasons why it's a great time to try and change the world
Most of us are familiar with the concept of a gap year, a supposedly life-changing few months in between schooling and higher education common for teenagers looking to 'find themselves'.

Modern slavery: How the church can get behind the victims
All across our world the tragic and barbaric slave trade continues in ever increasing numbers.

Egyptian police investigate death of Coptic bishop
Bishop Epiphanius was the head of the monastery of St Macarius in Wadi El Natrun, founded in the 4th century.
US cardinal steps down amid widening sex abuse scandal
Pope Francis on Saturday accepted the resignation of Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, who has been at the center of a widening sexual abuse scandal.

Prince Charles tells IICSA of 'deep personal regret' for his support of Peter Ball
Prince Charles has denied trying to influence a police investigation into disgraced Bishop Peter Ball.

Chester University professor to study Christian ethics of animal welfare
Prof David Clough has been awarded the grant by the Arts and Humanities Research Council for a three-year project on the Christian ethics of farmed animal welfare.

#MeToo movement prods Southern Baptists to launch sexual abuse probe
The Southern Baptist Convention is to form a Sexual Abuse Presidential Study Group in the wake of repeated scandals and a resolution at the SBC's annual meeting in June urging action.

Trump ratchets up pressure on Turkey over jailed Pastor Andrew Brunson
President Trump has threatened Turkey with 'large sanctions' if it does not release imprisoned pastor Andrew Brunson.