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New Zealand Church apologises for its role in Maori land grabs during the colonial era
The Anglican Church of New Zealand has apologised to the Maori people of Tauranga for forced land possessions in the 1800s.
Ukraine council to meet on December 15 to form independent church: president
A Ukrainian church council will meet on December 15 in order to create an independent Orthodox church and elect its leader, President Petro Poroshenko said on Wednesday.
Euthanasia doctor in Belgium has helped 140 people to die
As Belgium's euthanasia laws come under scrutiny over the death of a woman with autism, one physician admits he has personally ended the lives of around 140 people.
Most read Bible verse of 2018 was Isaiah 41:10, according to YouVersion Bible app
Bible verse Isaiah 41:10 was the most read scripture in 2018, according to the YouVersion Bible app.
The key to witnessing to Buddhists is in the Old Testament, says former missionary to Japan
Old Testament books and passages are important when attempting to witness to Buddhists, especially those following traditional Asian Buddhism, according to a former missionary who helped plant churches in Japan.
Chris Pratt says being a parent has helped him understand the love of God
Chris Pratt shared his faith as he took part in Disneyland's Candlelight parade
Albert Einstein's 'God letter' sells at auction for $2.9m
A letter in which Albert Einstein shared his thoughts on God and the Bible has sold at auction for $2.9m.
Home Secretary Sajid Javid says Asia Bibi's safety is his 'first concern'
The Home Secretary has defended the Government's response to an appeal for asylum from the family of Asia Bibi.
Christian magistrate sacked over views on gay adoption moves forward with appeal
A Christian magistrate sacked after saying he thought it best for children to be raised by a mother and father has been given permission to appeal the decision.
Fossil fuels threaten to undermine efforts to address climate change, warns coalition
A coalition of Christian and secular development groups has welcomed the World Bank Group's new climate targets while warning that efforts will be undermined by continued investment in fossil fuels.
Pakistan's expulsion of 18 international aid agencies will hurt 11 million people, diplomats warn
Pakistan's expulsion of 18 international aid agencies will hurt 11 million aid recipients in a South Asian nation grappling with perilously low standards of education and healthcare, two Western diplomats said on Tuesday.
Second referendum on Brexit would be dangerous, says Archbishop of York
A second referendum on Brexit will undermine Britain's democracy and threaten civil unrest, the Archbishop of York has warned.
Tribunal to decide whether veganism should have same protected status as religion
An employment tribunal is being asked to decide whether ethical veganism deserves the same protected status in under law as religion after a campaigner brought a discrimination case against his former employer.
Babies kicking the in womb are trying to 'map' their own bodies, say scientists
A study by researchers at University College, London has found that unborn babies kicking in the womb may be trying to explore their surroundings and develop a sense of their own body
Christians tell world leaders to step up climate change action
The open letter has been signed by over 5,000 people, including 56 Christian leaders from 15 countries
Archbishop of Canterbury says plight of Christians in Middle East is 'acute'
The Archbishop of Canterbury says Christians have 'vanished' from parts of the Middle East