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Student cracks code of shorthand manuscripts left by Baptist 'patron saint'
Coded documents left by one of the founders of the modern missionary movement have been deciphered by a student at the University of St Andrews.
BBC announces 'Year of Beliefs' examining religion and ethics
The BBC has announced a 'Year of Beliefs' in its religion and ethics programming across TV, radio and online.
Christian and Muslim charities urge prayer for Yemen, the world's 'worst humanitarian crisis'
After nearly four years of war, more than 14 million people are facing starvation and 85,000 children may have already died from extreme hunger since 2015.
Church of England says it will give 'serious consideration' to letter opposing transgender services
The Church of England has said it will give 'serious consideration' to a letter signed by over 1,600 clergy and church wardens in opposition to its latest guidance on transgenderism.
Heal Nepal: On World Leprosy Day, UK charity targets an ancient disease
The Leprosy Mission launches today Ââ World Leprosy Day â its Heal Nepal campaign in a bid to finally rid the country of the ancient disease.
Open letter urges CofE bishops to 'revise, postpone or withdraw' transgender services guidance
An open letter to the Church of England's House of Bishops has called on them to 'revise, postpone or withdraw' their controversial guidance on services of welcome for transgender people.
Transgender family: dad was a woman, son is transitioning
In Britain's first multigenerational transgender family, stepdad was a woman and son is becoming a daughter
Bishop of Lichfield leads Holocaust Centre visit
The centre, near Nottingham, is the UK's only dedicated Holocaust museum.
Italy's Protestants and Catholics hit back at hardline anti-migrant movement
Catholics and Protestants in Italy have signed a joint declaration on migrants urging a spirit of humanity and solidarity.
California State senator replaces male and female gender pronouns with 'they'
California State senator Hannah-Beth Jackson has replaced traditional male and female gender pronouns during judicial committee hearings with 'they'.
Archbishop of Canterbury apologises after Bishop Bell inquiry finds latest allegations unfounded
An investigation by ecclesiastical lawyer Timothy Briden has concluded that allegations against Bell were unfounded.
Male escort who thought he was gay finds he's straight after year of celibacy
A former male escort who claims to have slept with 150 men now says he is straight after going celibate for a year.
Indonesia frees Christian politician Ahok, jailed for blasphemy
'I am very thankful to God for allowing me to spend time in prison.'
ZImbabwe church leaders call for soldiers to be taken off the streets
Zimbabwe has been plunged into violence following demonstrations against economic mismanagement and the high price of petrol, now believed to be the most expensive in the world.
Venezuela's Christians urge prayer as crisis mounts
Venezuela's evangelicals have called for prayer amid the country's crisis as pressure mounts on President Maduro to step down from his position.
Asia Bibi is 'anything but safe', says Christian leader in Pakistan
A Christian leader in Pakistan has warned that radical Islamists are still trying to find Christian mother Asia Bibi 'so they can kill her'.