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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.
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.
Islamist terror groups are set on 'destroying Christianity', says Nigerian bishop
Islamist terrorist groups causing havoc in northern Nigeria are set on "killing Christians" and "destroying Christianity", a bishop has warned.
Millions at risk of being unable to access benefits, Salvation Army warns
Millions are at risk of a benefits "lock out" when Universal Credit is rolled out, The Salvation Army has warned.
Malaysian government pressured over pastor who disappeared three years ago
Pastor Raymond Koh has not been seen since he was abducted off the street near his home in Petaling Jaya on February 13, 2017.
Pope Francis ignores calls for married priests in Amazon
In his highly anticipated apostolic exhortation, Querida Amazonia, Pope Francis ignored calls for married priests in the Amazon.