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  How will the Orthodox Church deal with the Ukraine schism?

  Mark Woods | Tue 16 Oct 2018 15:49 BST

  It's hard to overestimate the significance of the breach between Moscow and Constantinople over Ukraine.

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  Same sex marriage and Scripture: An affirming evangelical view

  David Gillett | Tue 16 Oct 2018 14:00 BST

  I believe we should be looking to expand our understanding of marriage in the light of the questions asked of those Scriptures by our understanding of sexuality and gender today.

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  Bishops join calls for Universal Credit 'fix'

  Christian Today staff writer | Tue 16 Oct 2018 13:44 BST

  Church of England bishops have backed a further delay in the implementation of the troubled Universal Credit benefits system.

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  Boko Haram murders aid worker, says Leah Sharibu will be enslaved

  Christian Today staff writer | Tue 16 Oct 2018 12:21 BST

  The Boko Haram terrorist group has executed a second humanitarian aid worker of three it kidnapped in March.

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  Muslims targeted as religious hate crime soars across England and Wales

  Christian Today staff writer | Tue 16 Oct 2018 11:41 BST

  Religious hate crime has surged across England and Wales, with Home Office figures showing the number of offences now hitting a record high.

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  Historic Iona Abbey gears up for final refurbishment push

  Christian Today staff writer | Tue 16 Oct 2018 10:41 BST

  The Iona Community is seeking support for the final stage of the redevelopment of its historic Iona Abbey base after the completion of the first part of its refurbishment project.

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  Russian Orthodox Church breaks with Constantinople in row over Ukraine

  Reuters | Tue 16 Oct 2018 8:38 BST

  The Russian Orthodox Church said on Monday it had decided to sever all relations with the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople.

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  Church charity warns of collapsing 'local welfare' schemes

  Christian Today staff writer | Mon 15 Oct 2018 14:34 BST

  A safety-net designed to ensure the very poorest people in the UK are able to meet basic needs is failing thousands of them, according Church Action on Poverty.

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  Trump claims climate scientists have an 'agenda' as Britain looks to strengthen targets

  Christian Today staff writer | Mon 15 Oct 2018 12:10 BST

  As US president Donald Trump accused climate change scientists of having a 'political agenda', the UK government has pressed for clarity about how to achieve more cuts in greenhouse emissions.

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  Harry and Meghan expecting first baby next year

  Christian Today staff writer | Mon 15 Oct 2018 9:50 BST

  The news emerged shortly after the royal couple landed in Australia for their first overseas tour.

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  Manic street preachers: Why they miss the point

  Dave Luck | Mon 15 Oct 2018 9:12 BST

  These guys aren't there to listen to others. It's not a dialogue, it's a diatribe.

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  Why the neglect of Britain's prisons needs to end: An ex-chaplain speaks out

  Mark Woods | Mon 15 Oct 2018 8:15 BST

  Sometimes an 'overdose of love' is the only thing that will turn people around.