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Duck boat driver who died in sinking tragedy was a former pastor and 'God-fearing man'
Duck boat driver who died in sinking tragedy was a former pastor and 'God-fearing man'

Robert 'Bob' Williams served as an associate pastor and elder at The King's Cathedral in Providence for over 10 years, according to the Kansas City Star

Archbishop of Canterbury gathers Christians and Muslims to talk peacebuilding and reconciliation
Archbishop of Canterbury gathers Christians and Muslims to talk peacebuilding and reconciliation

The Archbishop of Canterbury hosted the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Shaykh Dr Ahmad al-Tayyeb, this week to discuss how religious leaders can help faith communities address conflict and help their societies to thrive.

'May God be with you all,' says Trump after duck boat tragedy kills 13
'May God be with you all,' says Trump after duck boat tragedy kills 13

Prayers are being said after at least 13 people died when a Ride the Ducks boat capsized on a Missouri lake on Thursday evening.

Why is Generation Z more open to faith? They don't have the church baggage
Why is Generation Z more open to faith? They don't have the church baggage

Young people in the UK are more open to faith because they don't have the preconceptions about church that their elders do.

From Adam to Apocalypse: How making the Bible shorter might encourage more people to read it
From Adam to Apocalypse: How making the Bible shorter might encourage more people to read it

The Bible is full of dramatic stories that have made it the world's bestselling book. But whoever has time to read it all from cover to cover?

Christians condemn 'appalling violence' of Nicaragua government
Christians condemn 'appalling violence' of Nicaragua government

Nicaragua's Christians have urged the government to stop the 'appalling violence' that has seen hundreds of people killed in a vicious crackdown on protesters.

Would the world be better without religion? Half of British adults think so
Would the world be better without religion? Half of British adults think so

Nearly half of British adults (47 per cent) agree that 'the world would be a more peaceful place if no one was religious'.

Vatican-approved journal hits out at 'dangerous and different' prosperity gospel
Vatican-approved journal hits out at 'dangerous and different' prosperity gospel

A Vatican approved journal has launched a stinging attack on 'prosperity gospel' evangelicals with a broadside against the theology that teaches God wants Christians to be rich.

Tim Farron: Christians in politics can't leave their faith at the door
Tim Farron: Christians in politics can't leave their faith at the door

Christians should not be expected to leave their faith behind when they enter public life, according to former Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron.

Priest who called Glasgow Pride 'gross offence to God' has lost chaplaincy job
Priest who called Glasgow Pride 'gross offence to God' has lost chaplaincy job

A Catholic priest who described Glasgow's LGBT Pride festival as a 'gross offence to God' has been removed from his role as a university chaplain.

Pastor Andrew Brunson remains in jail after court hearing
Pastor Andrew Brunson remains in jail after court hearing

Imprisoned US missionary Pastor Andrew Brunson is to remain behind bars following a court hearing today.

Katy Perry says Pope Francis is a 'rebel for Jesus'
Katy Perry says Pope Francis is a 'rebel for Jesus'

Pope Francis is a 'rebel for Jesus', according to Katy Perry – and the singer who famously walked away from her childhood faith has said she has never left God behind her.

Sir Cliff Richard wins privacy case against BBC
Sir Cliff Richard wins privacy case against BBC

Sir Cliff Richard has won a case for damages against the BBC over its coverage of a police raid on his home in 2014 he claimed was a 'serious invasion' of his privacy.

Elon Musk apologises for calling British Thai cave rescuer a paedophile

Tesla founder Elon Musk apologised to British caver Vern Unsworth for comments he made about him following the rescue of a dozen Thai schoolboys and their football coach from a cave in northern Thailand.

Indian Christians fear persecution is 'new normal'
Indian Christians fear persecution is 'new normal'

Indian Christians have suffered at least 15 attacks during the last fortnight, according to International Christian Concern.

Finnish Christians message to Trump and Putin: Blessed are the peacemakers
Finnish Christians message to Trump and Putin: Blessed are the peacemakers

A sign hanging on the side of the FCA headquarters reads: 'Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God' (Matthew 5:9).