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Churches called upon to address 'deepening crisis' of UK poverty
The open letter has been signed by over 350 ministers across the UK.
China appoints official who persecuted Christians to key Hong Kong post
China has appointed an official who spearheaded the removal of hundreds of crosses from churches to a key position overseeing affairs in Hong Kong and Macau.
Christian convert says his life will be at risk if he is deported back to Iran
Reza Karkah will also be separated from his British wife and daughter if he is sent back to Iran.
Christianity Explored trialling new hope-centred course
Rico Tice, co-author of Christianity Explored, said that modern secular culture was robbing people of hope.
Franklin Graham tour cancellations have exposed 'disagreeable' no-platforming trend
Jacob Rees-Mogg said in Parliament this week that the treatment experienced by the American evangelist pointed to a "particularly disagreeable modern trend".
British Medical Association urged to continue opposition to assisted suicide
The BMA is polling doctors on whether it should support physician-assisted dying in a consultation running until February 27.
Chinese Christians in the UK tell of racism as Churches urge prayer and caution over coronavirus
One London pastor said Chinese people have been told to "go home" following the outbreak of the coronavirus.
Churches make safeguarding pledge in response to abuse scandals
The launch of the Safer Places pledge by independent safeguarding charity Thirtyone:eight follows a succession of investigations and reports into failings by churches to protect children and vulnerable adults.
Couples who co-habit before marriage are less sexually fulfilled after tying the knot - study
"Couples who did (versus did not) cohabit were less sexually satisfied initially and over time; couples with longer (versus shorter) courtships experienced less steep declines in sexual satisfaction over time."
Singapore megachurch tells people to watch service from home over coronavirus concerns
Starting this weekend, City Harvest Church, a controversial 16,000-member megachurch in Singapore, has suspended all physical meetings and will instead meet online as the global outbreak surged to more than 64,000 cases Friday.
Knowing the preciousness of time is the key to living a godly and meaningful life
Time is the most valuable asset that God has given us.
Baby with swollen head that doctors suggested be terminated is defying expectations
A baby boy born with a swollen head is defying doctors who told his mother to terminate her pregnancy because he wouldn't survive birth.
99-year-old who's read through the whole Bible 60 times is aiming for 61
"I've been through the Bible 60 times and I might as well make it 61."
'I'm ready to go,' says evangelist Luis Palau
Evangelist Luis Palau, who has been battling stage 4 lung cancer since 2018, says he feels the "peace of the Lord" and is "ready to go".
Church of England looks to sport to attract newcomers
Sports quizzes, fitness classes and holiday football clubs are some of the pilot projects being championed by the Church of England in a bid to increase its reach among non-churchgoers.
New tool to help churches evaluate impact of projects
A new tool has been launched to help churches and Christian organisations evaluate the impact of their projects.