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Head of Russian Orthodox Church lavishes praise on Putin after 'open and honest' election
The head of the Russian Orthodox Church (ROC) has lavished praise on Vladimir Putin after his most recent landslide victory in the Russian presidential elections this week.
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Boy bites pope
Pope Francis is quite used to unscheduled encounters in his travels and usually takes them in his stride.
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Christians in Politics appoints Andy Flannagan as new executive director
The cross-party group Christians in Politics has appointed Andy Flannagan to the new post of executive director. Flannagan is a Luton-based, Irish singer-songwriter who was previously a hospital doctor. He has spent almost a decade as director of Christians on the Left.
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Game of Thrones star Jerome Flynn speaks out in condemnation of horrific violence in Myanmar
Game of Thrones' Jerome Flynn: 'Children in Myanmar are facing the most horrific situation imaginable. It's heartbreaking.'
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Muslim woman seeking court action after airline had her detained for reading Syrian book
A Muslim woman who was detained at a British airport for reading a book on Syrian art onboard a plane is taking her holiday company to court, saying she was singled out for her ethnicity.
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O.J. Simpson says he wishes he had 'been a better Christian' as he's granted parole
O.J.Simpson told a Nevada parole board: "I was always a good guy, but I could have been a better Christian.'
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Ark Encounter is lit up to 'take back the rainbow' from LGBT people
The founder of the controversial Ark Encounter attraction in Kentucky has called on Christians to 'take back the rainbow' from LGBT people as a Christian symbol – and the massive structure is to be lit up every night in rainbow colours.
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If kids won't go to the Bible, how can we make the Bible go to them?
The success of Scripture Union's Christian app, Guardians of Ancora, highlights the importance of digital engagement of the Bible, particularly for children and young adults who are reported as drifting from faith and from the church.
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'I can do all things through God': Disabled Navy mechanic prepares for Warrior Games
This Navy mechanic followed her calling fom God when she signed up for the military.nThen an accident aboard ship in Japan meant she needed a foot amputated. Now she is a star athlete in the US Department of Defence Warrior Games.
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Can psychoactive drugs help ministers be more effective? University researchers aim to find out
Scientists at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore have enlisted two dozen religious leaders for a study in which they are given two doses of psilocybin, the active ingredient in 'magic mushrooms'.
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Bishop of Oxford: I want to meet with abused priest Matthew Ineson
One of the bishops accused by a Church of England priest of ignoring cries for help over his abuse by another priest as a young man has said he is willing to meet him and discuss the issue.
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On International Kissing Day, 9 times the Bible talks about kissing
It's International Kissing Day, and all over the world people are marking the occasion with anything from a peck to a smooch.
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When is it right not to take communion?
But is it ever right for believers not to take communion? The answer is very challenging.
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Patriotism meets faith as Trump addresses veterans event
US President Donald Trump used a Christian rally in honour of armed forces veterans on Saturday to warn about dangers to religious freedom and lash out at the 'fake media' he believes are trying to undermine his agenda.
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California megachurch pastor steps down for unspecified 'personal misjudgements'
California megachurch pastor Fred K.C. Price Jnr has stepped down from leading Crenshaw Christian Center citing unspecified 'personal misjudgements'.
