Ruth Gledhill
Hillsong To Open Its First Church In Israel, Pastor Brian Houston Announces On Instagram
Hillsong, which runs regular tours to the Holy Land, is to launch a new church in Tel Aviv. The move was announced by Brian Houston, global senior pastor of Hillsong Church and president of Hillsong Music.
Pope Francis Trolled By Fake News Front Page Of Vatican Newspaper
Vatican police are investigating after Pope Francis was trolled by a 'fake news' edition of the Vatican newspaper Osservatore Romano, alleging he has replied to his conservative critics.
Justin Bieber Meets Up With Former Flame Kourtney Kardashian â At Church
Justin Bieber, 22 met Kourtney Kardashian, 37, at the gates of an evangelical church in the city that is popular with young people for a midweek service.
Twitter Goes Wild After Christian Virgin Compares Sex To A Can Of Soup On Hit TV Show
Christian virgin Jordan stirred up a Twitter storm when he compared sex before marriage to a can of soup on the hit TV show First Dates Hotel. Why settle for soup when you can wait for an "awesome steak"? he said.
Fifty Shades â 'Much Darker Than Kinky Sex' Say Protesters
Protesters are planning to descend on the Fifty Shades Darker film premiere in London tomorrow to object that the "Fifty Shades" brand perpetuates "damaging stereotypes" and normalises abuse.
'President' Means 'President': Why The Speaker Of The House Of Commons Should Welcome Donald Trump
Has John Bercow proven himself unfit to be Speaker of the House of Commons? In blocking Donald Trump from addressing MPs and peers in Westminster Hall, he has become an embarrassment to free speech and democracy.
Parents Jailed For Church 'Counselling' Session Where One Boy Died And Brother Was Badly Injured
Bruce and Deborah Leonard, the parents of an American teenager teenager who was beaten to death during a church counselling session, have been sentenced to prison.
'I Am Nothing Without Him.' How Jesus Spoke To This Young Woman And Saved Her From Alcoholism
It is more than 10 years since she had a drink of alcohol - thanks to the power of Christ. Now Leila helps others into recovery. Today she drinks from the 'Cup of Grace'.
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby: 'The Most Important Thing I've Ever Done Is Become A Follower Of Jesus.'
The Archbishop of Canterbury has described how Jesus has walked beside him for more than 40 years - even when he has not wanted him there. Justin Welby says the most important thing he's ever done in his life is become a follower of Jesus.
Church Of England Evangelical Bishop Reveals He Suffered 'Violent And Shocking' Beating By John Smyth
An evangelical bishop in the Church of England has disclosed he was a survivor of a "violent, excruciating and shocking" beating by UK barrister John Smyth QC.
'I Gave My Homosexuality To God': Former Gay Activist Met Jesus And His Life Was Completely Changed
"It came down to a moment where God said to me, 'You need to give me your homosexuality completely.' I said, 'Lord, your son died on the Cross for me. I will give you anything.' So I gave him my homosexuality, and felt that call to celibacy."
Why We Need To Support Our Queen In Her Meeting With Donald Trump
The Queen does not need protecting in some strange way from Donald Trump. He needs to meet her, and she needs to be supported in this meeting. As this Sapphire Jubilee Year kicks off, so different in every way to the Silver Jubilee of 1977, perhaps it's time to sing the less familar words of the National Anthem, and sing them to a different tune.
Furious Donald Trump Launches Twitter Tirade After Judge Throws Out Bid To Restore Travel Ban
US President Donald Trump has responded with a furious Twitter tirade after a US appeal court has denied the emergency appeal from the US Department of Justice to restore his 90-day travel ban on travellers from seven Muslim countries and on refugees.
Lord Carey Condemns 'Staggering' Hostility To US President, Praises Trump's Support For Christians
The "staggering overreaction" by his critics to US President Donald Trump has made a sensible discussion of his policies all but impossible, according former Archbishop of Canterbury Lord Carey of Clifton
US Judge Overturns Donald Trump's Controversial Travel Ban
Donald Trump has hit back at the judge in Seattle has succeeded in suspending the ban. He tweeted: 'The opinion of this so-called judge, which essentially takes law-enforcement away from our country, is ridiculous and will be overturned!'
Bishop Blames Violent And Punitive Theology For Alleged Abuse By Man Who Ran Christian Summer Camps
A senior Church of England bishop has stated that people who attended John Smyth's summer camps would have known each other and talked about it. The Archbishop of Canterbury, a dormitory officer at the camps in the late 1970s, has insisted he was not part of the inner circle of friends and no-one discussed any allegations of abuse with him.