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Brad Pitt recalls ‘stifling’ religious upbringing
Growing up in a religious family was “very stifling”, says Brad Pitt.
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Hayley Atwell lends her support to Christian Aid Week
British actress Hayley Atwell recently visited Nicaragua with Christian Aid to support its annual week of fundraising.
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The People’s Bible
The Bible Society is celebrating the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible with the launch of a handwritten digital Bible.
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Disappointment as Switzerland says no to restrictions on assisted suicide
Voters in the Swiss city of Zurich have overwhelmingly rejected proposals to tighten regulations on assisted suicide.
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Oxford study: Belief in God is natural
A study led by academics at Oxford University has concluded that believing in gods and an afterlife is part of human nature.
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Duchess likens political correctness to censorship
The Duchess of Cornwall has spoken out against political correctness, saying that people should have the right to “speak freely”.
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Evangelist Billy Graham in hospital with pneumonia
Billy Graham resting in North Carolina hospital after contracting pneumonia
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Nigeria: Pastor’s wife and child killed in sectarian violence
The wife and daughter of a pastor are among the latest victims of post-election sectarian violence in Nigeria.
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Churches set sights on 90% carbon reduction
Reducing carbon footprints by 90% is achievable for churches, says a new report from the Diocese of London.
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Memorials remember Britons lost in Antarctica
Two memorials dedicated to Britons who lost their lives in the service of science in Antarctica are being unveiled in St Paul’s Cathedral and at the Scott Polar Research Institute in Cambridge this week.
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Lady Gaga on her new Judas video: ‘It’s not a religious statement’
Pop star Lady Gaga appears in her newest video as a rocked-up Mary Magdalene riding the back of a motorcycle with a leather-clad Jesus Christ.
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Catholic adoption agency told it cannot refuse same-sex couples
A Catholic adoption agency has lost its legal challenge against regulations that prevent it from discriminating against same sex couples.
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John Paul II beatified in front of 1.5 million faithful
Huge crowds converged on St Peter’s Square and surrounding streets this morning to be part of the beatification of John Paul II.
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11 Christians facing trial in Iran
Eleven members of the Church of Iran are to stand trial in Iran for allegedly committing "activities against the Order" and for drinking alcohol.
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Church school pupils hold street party on eve of royal wedding
With preparations for the wedding of the year entering the final few hours, Church of England school pupils have been celebrating with their own playground 'street party'.
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