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'It's time for the church to get serious about mental health,' says Jarrid Wilson's widow
The wife of pastor Jarrid Wilson, who committed suicide earlier this month, has pleaded with the church to work hard at becoming a place that is "a little bit safer for people".
Poldark star joins cast of new movie about the life of Jesus
Aidan Turner, star of The Hobbit and hit BBC TV show, Poldark, is the latest cast member to be confirmed for a new movie about the life of Jesus.
Over 800 healthcare professionals voice opposition to new Northern Ireland abortion laws
Over 800 healthcare professionals have outlined their opposition to new abortion laws due to come into effect in Northern Ireland next month.
Court ruling in support of euthanasia in Italy is 'deeply concerning'
A court ruling effectively legalising euthanasia and assisted suicide in Italy is "deeply concerning and disappointing", a pro-life campaign group has said.
Churches and Christians urged to pray for the media
As journalists increasingly find themselves in the political crossfire in the heated Brexit debate, a guide to help churches and Christians pray for the media has been produced by Christian group Christians in Media.
Heaven and Hell are real, and we're going to one of them
In all of my idealistic hopes for eternity, I simply can't stray from the fact that Heaven is real, and Hell is too.
Faith for the tired mama
In the cycles of feeding, sleeping, nappy changes, cuddles and the occasional household chore, where does a tired mama find faith?
New guidelines could lead to increase in abortions, fear pro-life campaigners
New guidelines from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) could lead to more women choosing to have an abortion, pro-life campaigners have warned.
Hungarian husband and wife team move to Shetland to help with church shake-up
A Hungarian minister and his family have arrived in Shetland to help the Church of Scotland as it continues to undergo huge changes in the face of declining membership.
Seafaring group welcomes release of UK-flagged tanker Stena Impero seized by Iran
Christian seafaring charity Stella Maris has welcomed reports that the UK-flagged tanker seized by Iran is once again on the move.
Language in Brexit debate has become 'unacceptable', say bishops
Church of England bishops have called for people on all sides of the Brexit debate to "speak to others with respect" after a week in which the Prime Minister came under fire over his comments on Britain's withdrawal from the EU and a number of MPs revealed they had received threats.
Hillsong worship leader who suffered brain aneurysm allowed to go home
Chelsea Lee Taylor, the Hillsong worship leader who suffered a brain aneurysm last month, is being allowed back home to continue her recovery.
Court says transgender man who gave birth must be 'mother' on child's legal documents
A transgender man who recently gave birth has been told by a UK court that he cannot be named as the 'father' on his child's legal documents.
Pastor rebukes NFL quarterback Cam Newton for being 'dressed like a woman'
North Carolina Bishop Patrick Wooden Sr., founder of the Upper Room Church of God in Christ in Raleigh, has rebuked Carolina Panthers star quarterback Cam Newton for "dressing like a woman" at a recent news conference wearing a headscarf, a silky blue suit, and gold shoes.
Birth mother who identifies as transgender man is not legally a 'father,' court rules
A U.K. court has ruled that a woman who identifies as a man and recently gave birth cannot be recognized as the baby's "father" on legal documents.
'No plans' to introduce minimum pricing on alcohol in England, despite Scottish success
New research has found a significant drop in alcohol sales in Scotland following the introduction of minimum pricing.