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'Pearl of Scotland': The nation-shaping Christian leadership of Saint Margaret
'Pearl of Scotland': The nation-shaping Christian leadership of Saint Margaret

Today is the feast day of a Hungarian princess-turned Queen of Scotland – Saint Margaret – who became not only a national treasure to Scots but a spiritual inspiration to Christians across the world.

Pope Francis gifted Lamborghini supercar – but gives it away to help Iraqi Christians
Pope Francis gifted Lamborghini supercar – but gives it away to help Iraqi Christians

Pope Francis has been gifted a bespoke Lamborghini supercar. The famously ascetic pontiff publicly blessed the car, but elected that it be auctioned off with the proceeds used to help Christian communities attempting to rebuild in the Middle East.

Will the Archbishop of York start wearing his dog collar again?
Will the Archbishop of York start wearing his dog collar again?

The Archbishop of York famously cut up his clerical dog collar live on television nearly ten years ago in protest at President Robert Mugabe's regime.

Faith helps shooting survivors cope better, researchers find
Faith helps shooting survivors cope better, researchers find

The researchers found that community was a key part in helping shooting survivors recover from the trauma.

China's Christians are being told to take down their pictures of Jesus and replace them with President Xi instead
China's Christians are being told to take down their pictures of Jesus and replace them with President Xi instead

The poor Christians were told to take down the pictures of Jesus in their homes and replace them with photos of Chinese president Xi Jinping if they wanted to receive financial aid.

Christian priest not afraid to openly wear his cross in Saudi Arabia where Christianity is banned
Christian priest not afraid to openly wear his cross in Saudi Arabia where Christianity is banned

A visiting church leader took every opportunity to wear a large golden cross in the strict Muslim country.

Oswald Chambers: The most famous Christian writer who never wrote a book
Oswald Chambers: The most famous Christian writer who never wrote a book

Oswald Chambers, the famed author and preacher, died 100 years ago today.

Hillsong Conference 2018 coming to Sydney, London and New York
Hillsong Conference 2018 coming to Sydney, London and New York

The Hillsong Church is inviting people from all over the world to attend its most anticipated event every year. In 2018, there will be three massive events to be staged in Australia, England and the United States.

Scholars target 'errors' in Bible editions as 'world's most accurate' Greek New Testament goes on sale
Scholars target 'errors' in Bible editions as 'world's most accurate' Greek New Testament goes on sale

A new copy of the Greek New Testament aims to be the most accurate ever after a decade's graft by experts to remove errors from previous attempts.

Bible backs CofE's transgender guidance, says senior Anglican theologian
Bible backs CofE's transgender guidance, says senior Anglican theologian

The Bible backs allowing little boys to dress in tutus and princess' tiaras, according to a senior Anglican theologian.

Archbishop of Canterbury hits back over transgender bullying advice
Archbishop of Canterbury hits back over transgender bullying advice

The Archbishop of Canterbury is hitting back at criticism from conservatives over the Church of England's advice for schools on combatting bullying.

Bishops told to stop acting as CEOs 'chasing growth targets' and instead help depressed clergy
Bishops told to stop acting as CEOs 'chasing growth targets' and instead help depressed clergy

Church of England bishops must stop acting as CEOs 'chasing growth targets' and return to being shepherds of their flocks, clergy are being told.

Church of England clarifies guidance on transphobic bullying after outrage from conservatives
Church of England clarifies guidance on transphobic bullying after outrage from conservatives

The Church of England is clarifying guidance for schools on transphobic bullying after anger from conservatives at the suggestions boys should be able to wear tutus and princess' tiaras.

Church of England tells primary schools: Let little boys wear tutus and high heels if they want
Church of England tells primary schools: Let little boys wear tutus and high heels if they want

Boys as young as five should be allowed to wear tiaras and high heels if they want to, the Church of England is telling schools in it's first advice on transphobic bullying.

Leading evangelical quits CofE leadership blasting 'heretical teaching' over gay relationships
Leading evangelical quits CofE leadership blasting 'heretical teaching' over gay relationships

A leading member of the Church of England's governing body is resigning, accusing it of heresy in a sign of increasingly bitter divides over same-sex relationships.

'Let us drink beer!' The wisdom of Martin Luther in 12 quotes
'Let us drink beer!' The wisdom of Martin Luther in 12 quotes

Today is the birthday of Martin Luther, the German monk-turned-revolutionary who reshaped the Church.