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Christians support survivors of devastating Turkey earthquake
Christian development agencies are appealing for prayer and donations to provide support and practical assistance to people impacted by a devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria that has killed over 9,000 people.
Disagreements over sexuality 'tarnish' Church of England's reputation - bishop
Long-standing divisions over human sexuality have "cast a shadow" over the Church of England's Christian witness, the Bishop of London told General Synod on Monday.
Archbishop seeks unity as Church of England General Synod gathers to debate same-sex proposals
The Archbishop of Canterbury today told the Church of England's General Synod that unity is still possible despite deep divisions over human sexuality.
Leadership of Hillsong interim pastors made permanent
Phil and Lucinda Dooley, who have been interim lead pastors of Hillsong since the resignation of its founder Brian Houston last year, are to take permanent charge of the Sydney-based denomination.
World Vision mobilising response after earthquake in Turkey and Syria kills 4,800
World Vision is on the ground in Turkey and Syria mobilising its response to a 7.8 magnitude earthquake that has killed at least 4,800 people.
Criminalisation of homosexuality is 'an injustice', say Church leaders
Pope Francis, the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Moderator of the Church of Scotland General Assembly have condemned the criminalisation of homosexuality at the end of their historic peace pilgrimage to South Sudan.
Most Scots palliative care doctors would refuse to take part in assisted suicide
Three quarters of Scottish doctors who provide end-of-life care would refuse to take part in assisted suicide if it became legal, a survey has found.
Church leaders call for peace in South Sudan
The Pope, Archbishop of Canterbury and Moderator of the Church of Scotland General Assembly have called on the leaders of South Sudan to halt the bloodshed after years of civil war.
France moves closer to enshrining abortion in constitution
The French Senate has approved plans to enshrine abortion in the constitution.
Churches with largest under-16 attendance are conservative on sexuality - study
Church of England congregations with the largest under-16 attendance are conservative on sexuality, a study by Christian Concern has found.
Charges dropped against pro-life volunteer arrested for silent prayer
A pro-lifer who was arrested for praying silently near an abortion clinic and charged with engaging in an "intimidating" act has had the charges against her dropped.
Church leaders embark on historic peace pilgrimage to South Sudan
The Pope, the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Moderator of the Church of Scotland have today embarked on a historic peace pilgrimage to South Sudan.
Don't introduce abortion clinic buffer zones, arrested volunteer tells Scottish government
A woman arrested for praying silently near a closed abortion clinic in England has pleaded with the Scottish government not to bring in buffer zones nationwide.
Pro-lifer arrested for silent prayer 'in significant legal uncertainty'
A pro-life campaigner arrested for alleged silent prayer in an abortion clinic buffer zone has been left in "significant legal uncertainty" after a court hearing scheduled for Thursday was cancelled.
One in 10 UK children have seen porn by age 9 - report
An alarming new report by the Children's Commissioner, Dame Rachel de Souza, has revealed the devastating extent of children's exposure to pornography.
Most Brits think churches and chapels are important for society
The number of Christians may be declining but affection for church buildings remains strong, a new Savanta poll suggests.