SAMS Missionary in the Family

My daughter Becka has been accepted as an Intern with SAMS (Society of Anglican Missionaries & Senders). She will be spending three months in Bolivia, working with children at a safe house. All SAMS missionaries are required to raise their own support. Any donations would be greatly appreciated. Donations should be marked for "Rebecca Hunter, Bolivia".

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German man 'marries' his dying cat
Possendorf

A German man has unofficially married his cat after the animal fell ill and vets told him it might not live much longer, Bild newspaper reports.

It says Uwe Mitzscherlich, 39, paid an actress 300 euros (£260,$395) to officiate at the ceremony, as marrying an animal is illegal in Germany.

Mr Mitzscherlich said he had wanted to tie the knot before his asthmatic cat Cecilia died.

The cat and groom have lived together for 10 years.

"Cecilia is such a trusting creature. We cuddle all the time and she has always slept in my bed," Mr Mitzscherlich, a postman from the eastern town of Possendorf, told Bild.

Actress Christin-Maria Lohri, who officiated the ceremony, was quoted as saying: "At first I thought it was a joke. But for Mr Mitzscherlich it's a dream come true".