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Jim Wallis at Synod: 'Politics and markets are riddled with sin'
Barack Obama's spiritual advisor addressed nearly 500 people at Synod this weekend on 'the uncommon good'

Pressure mounts on Butler-Sloss over child abuse inquiry
Reports emerge that Baroness Butler-Sloss, the retired judge heading the UK government's inquiry into child sex abuse, kept allegations about a Church of England bishop out of a review into paedophile priests.

Justin Bieber supports his siblings and the Rev It Up for SickKids fundraiser
Justin Bieber supports siblings and SickKids fundraiser

Bishop tells Synod: 'Elton John was wrong about Jesus'
Bishop Pete Broadbent tells Synod there are no plans to use Elton John as theological adviser

Former Archbishop of Canterbury: 'Why I support assisted suicide'
Lord Carey of Clifton says he now supports Lord Falconer's Assisted Dying Bill. Justin Welby remains firmly opposed.

Atheist TV channel to launch worldwide on July 29
Atheist TV channel to launch worldwide July 29.

Pastors, churches not allowed to minister to children at U.S. immigration camps
Pastors, churches not allowed to minister to children at U.S. immigration camps.

Godless billboard reads: 'GOOD works in non-mysterious ways'
Humanist billboards to appear nationally: 'GOOD works in non-mysterious ways.'

Meriam Ibrahim will enter U.S. 'soon'; Reveals prison birth didn't damage daughter
Meriam Ibrahim gave birth while shackled, will enter U.S. 'soon'

Pastor Francis Chan and wife Lisa to release free book on marriage
Eternity Bible College founder Francis Chan and wife, Lisa, to release book on marriage.

Why do Muslims love Obama and Christians don't?
Why is President Barack Obama enjoying the support of US Muslims, while Christians are among those who least approve of his leadership?

Gaza reaches crisis point as agencies call for ceasefire
Humanitarian needs in Gaza are moving towards crisis point as the violence escalates, aid agencies warned.

What the spread of Boko Haram has to do with Jesus' return
The Islamist terrorist group is using conflicts throughout Africa and the Middle East as a jihadi training ground

Reality bites - why Luis Suarez has become an unrepentant winner
Reality bites - why Luis Suarez has become an unrepentant winner.

Church of England cuts ties with Wonga
The Church of England has cut all ties with Wonga, after facing criticism for its investment in the payday lender's portfolio.

10 weirdest Christian gifts
With wedding season in full flow, we thought we'd put together a handy gift guide (with a religious twist) for the ones you love.