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Charity hits back at claims IVF has impacted adoption rates
National adoption charity Home for Good has rejected a claim that the rise in IVF success has led to a collapse in adoption.
Church leaders back 'real' Living Wage
Sixty-five religious leaders including senior figures from the Anglican, Catholic and Methodist Churches published a letter in the Sunday Times yesterday backing the real Living Wage
21-year-old explains why she's saving herself for marriage
A 21-year-old woman has explained why she is going against the cultural grain and saving herself for marriage.
Liberal activists and scientists condemn Trump proposals to erase Obama-era's redefinition of gender
Over 1,600 scientists have signed a letter condemning the Trump administration's plans to roll back Obama-era regulations that redefined and broadened the definition of gender beyond male and female.
Asia Bibi blocked from leaving Pakistan after government makes deal with protesting hardliners
The Pakistani government has been accused of caving in to pressure from radical Islamists after agreeing to stop Asia Bibi from leaving the country for now
Trump is counting on the Christian vote in midterm elections
Donald Trump is banking on evangelical Christians to turn out in large numbers at the midterm elections on November 6 and in his view, they have good reason to.
Church Mission Society takes major step in goal of impacting 50 million families across Africa
Church Mission Society Africa reached a major milestone as it celebrated its 10th anniversary this week with the opening of new international headquarters in Kenya.
Christian singer Lauren Daigle defends singing on Ellen, confirms Jimmy Fallon show is next
Christian singer Lauren Daigle has faced some backlash for appearing on the talk show of Ellen DeGeneres but she says her critics are missing the 'heart of God'.
7 Coptic Christian pilgrims reported dead in terror attack
At least seven people have been killed after unknown gunmen shot at a bus transporting a group of Coptic Christians in Egypt's Minya governorate on Friday, according to Ahram Online.
Tracey Crouch resignation: Church leaders back 'principled' position over FOBTs
Leaders of churches and Christian organisations have spoken out in support of Tracey Crouch following her resignation as the minister responsible for gambling.
Churches called to mark Adoption Sunday
The campaign comes at a time when there is a need for a further 8,100 foster carers to meet the need in the UK. In England.
Pakistan Christians fear for their safety as Islamists block roads to protest Asia Bibi acquittal
Tehreek-e-Labaik (TLP) said talks with the government have failed, and called upon its followers to get ready for a showdown.
Christians Who Make a Difference: New Tearfund report shows how believers respond to poverty
Four out of five Christians (87 per cent) have taken action on poverty in the past year â a far higher proportion than the general population
£10,000 prize for Tonbridge church in Ecclesiastical volunteering competition
Ecclesiastical, the UK's leading church insurer, ran the competition to celebrate the role of church volunteers who devote their time and energy to support their local communities and church.
Seafarers in crisis: How a Christian ministry is dealing with the fallout from piracy and abandonment
Sailors' Society's Crisis Response Network (CRN) provided support to its 100th case this week, with piracy, death at sea and abandonment accounting for almost two-thirds (59 per cent) of those supported.
Oxford diocese issues clergy guide for 'welcoming and honouring' LGBTI+ people
The letter from the Diocese of Oxford to 1,500 ministers is signed by the Bishops of Oxford, Dorchester, Buckingham and Reading.