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As Christians, do we have the courage to go out and preach transformation as Jesus did?

Jesus came heralding a revolution, the release of grace and mercy, and a profound shift in the values that people hold dear. Jesus came preaching transformation.

Controversial article likens child sex abuse in the Church to 'terrorism' and 'Catholic extremism'

A leading Australian writer and former politician has likened child sexual abuse in the Catholic Church to 'terrorism' and extremism, arguing that it is responsible for many deaths, mainly by suicide.

Welby told 'we cannot agree to disagree' on sexuality

The Archbishop of Canterbury is being warned a compromise on church teaching on sexuality is not possible as bishops prepare a draft new teaching document for discussion.

Holy See condemns detention of migrant children as a 'grave error'

The Vatican has called on the international community to protect the rights of unaccompanied migrant children and condemned their detention as a 'grave error'.

'It is possible your church could be the target of a terror attack': CofE responds to shock new warning

The Church of England has published new security guidance for church visitors and staff as experts warned places of worship are not sufficiently prepared for a terrorist attack.

As persecution continues, the families of Egypt's martyred Christians endure as a 'living Bible'

Two years have passed since 21 Egyptian Christians were beheaded by ISIS on a beach in Libya. As persecution in Egypt continues, the families of those martyred in 2015 have continued in faith and hope.

Church allowed to keep modern chairs described by heritage society as 'crude' and 'dumpy'

A church in Norfolk has won a battle to keep its new, modern chairs despite the objections of a leading heritage group that says they are 'cheap' and 'dumpy'.

John Hagee Ministries cancels two London conferences following UK terror attacks

Two London conferences led by the pro-Israel evangelical megachurch pastor John Hagee and due later this month have been cancelled following the recent terrorist attacks in the UK.

GAFCON'S 'missionary bishop' explained: Will it actually make a difference?

Although Welby is clearly nervous by the overt challenge to his own authority and that of the official Anglican structures, there are genuine questions as to what difference it will actually make.

Do the scandals matter? In US politics, most voters just see what they want to

The media often take a dominant role when it comes to political elections â but does it actually make a difference? A new study by Barna suggests a US voter's political bias is more influential than the news they actually read about.

Why it's cool to be a Christian

There is a common misconception made by many people that the second you give your life to Christ you cant be a cool Christian and must follow thousands of rules. But as believers, we know that is just simply not the case.

Slow photography: How your camera phone can bring you closer to God

Some of us take it really seriously and indulge in high-end and expensive equipment, but for most of us photography is just an extension of a glance â we look, we photograph and that's all there is to it.

Did you know that we waste enough bread each month to fill St Paul's Cathedral?

The amount of bread alone that Britain wastes each month would fill St Paul's Cathedral. And we throw away enough food each year that would fill Wembley Stadium nine times over. These are the shocking statistics being highlighted this week by the charity Tearfund in its #RenewOurFood campaign to try and reduce food waste.

Printing error in Indian school textbook renders Christ as \'demon Jesus\'