Life
Pandemic driving up demand for exorcisms - Catholic priest
A Catholic priest has claimed that the pandemic is behind a rise in people asking for exorcisms.
The importance of integrity and truth for Christians working in the media
"Speaking the truth can be threatening and costly. Jesus ended up on a cross for it," said Tim Pemberton, Head of Religion and Ethics for the BBC's audio output.
Celebrating the 'God moments' in life
Jeff Lucas has a word of encouragement for Christians struggling with the pressures of life and the pandemic: remember what God has done for you.
Contact, listen and bless - 3 ways to support the bereaved
Christians in bereavement ministry have been sharing how the Church can be there for people experiencing the loss of a loved one.
How churches can beat the internet
If churches want to encourage more people to come through our doors â and we do â we need to look at what's on offer.
Why all the Marys in the Gospels?
From birth to the cross, Jesus' story can be mapped through his encounters with women called Mary.
The Scottish missionary who became 'the king of the cannibals'
John Paton endured loss, hardship and the constant threat of violence to bring the Gospel to Pacific islanders.
More and more people are living without a spouse or partner
About four out of 10 adults in the United States are living without a romantic partner, which is part of a growing trend, according to a new report by Pew Research Center.
Telling the truth: why a special service and Day of Prayer for the Media really matter
The service and Day of Prayer come as the vital role of the media was underlined by this year's Nobel Prize for Peace being awarded to campaigning journalists Dmitry Muratov of Russia, and Maria Ressa of the Philippines.
Newlyweds cycling from London to Tokyo to fundraise for charity Mercy Ships
Matt and Coco Morley have swapped their flat in Tooting, southwest London, for 12 months in a tent after taking on a year-long global challenge cycling from London to Tokyo to raise money for international development charity Mercy Ships.
The utterly inspiring life of 'African saint' Apolo Kivebulaya
Some heroes of the faith are forgotten and deserve rediscovery. One of these being Apolo Kivebulaya, a remarkable church worker in Africa for 40 years and a reminder of the way so many African Christians have spread Christianity on that continent.
Children who eat more fruits and vegetables have better mental health â new study
Compared to secondary school children who ate a conventional breakfast (such as cereal, toast or a cooked breakfast, like eggs), those who didn't eat any breakfast had an almost 6% lower mental wellbeing score.
Churches need to offer a positive vision of sex, marriage and sexuality, says academic
"We are witnessing a profound recession of marriage across the Western world and it is hitting the poor the hardest," says Christian psychiatrist and academic.
The Lancet apologises over 'bodies with vaginas' cover
Prestigious medical journal The Lancet has apologised after replacing the term 'women' with "bodies with vaginas".
Online church was challenging but opened up new opportunities, says report
The report, "British Ritual Innovation under Covid-19", suggests hybrid is here to stay but the experience needs to be improved.
Learning to celebrate despite heartache
Facing hardships does not negate the need for celebration.