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Stone carvings hidden for centuries re-discovered at Dunkeld Cathedral
Stone carvings dating back to the 1400s have been found on a bishop's tomb at Dunkeld Cathedral in Perthsire, Scotland.
Let asylum seekers work, says Archbishop of York
The Archbishop of York has called for a change to regulations in order to allow UK asylum seekers to work while they wait for a decision.
Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte fires more shots at Catholic Church
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte continued his feud with the Catholic Church with fresh insults just days after wishing everyone a Merry Christmas.
Syria's Christians are begging Trump not to withdraw US troops
Trump has been told his withdrawal of troops from Syria will put Christians at risk of an ISIS resurgence
Christians in the 2019 New Year's Honours List
A former gang leader, an MP and advocates against persecution and injustice are among the Christians who have been recognised in the New Year's Honours List 2019.
More married couples putting off divorce for the sake of their children
New research has found that more married couples with children in the UK are choosing to stay together as divorce rates continue to fall.
Oscar Pistorius running Bible study group in prison, says father
Oscar Pistorius is holding weekly Bible studies with 'hardcore' inmates in prison, his father has said.
Churchgoing ex-gang member recognised in New Year Honours List
A former gang member is being recognised in the New Year Honours List after turning his life around and starting his own boxing classes to steer other young people away from crime.
Sleep better and lose weight: the health benefits of abstaining from alcohol
Researchers at the University of Sussex also found that just one dry month led to lower levels of alcohol consumption throughout the year
No forgiveness for Asia Bibi in her old home town
Former neighbours of Asia Bibi say the Christian woman freed from blasphemy charges should be executed.
Pat Boone asks for prayers for seriously ill wife
Christian singer and actor Pat Boone has asked for prayers for his wife of 65 years as she battles a life-threatening illness.
Going to the movies and museums cuts risk of depression
Older people who regularly go to the movies and other cultural events are nearly a third less likely to have depression.
Government has taken its 'eye off the ball' on poverty, says Bishop of Manchester
The Bishop of Manchester has warned of 'unparalleled' levels of homelessness in the city as a result of welfare cuts.
Britain commissions review of Christian persecution worldwide
Britain has commissioned an independent review into the persecution of Christians.
Tributes paid to Sister Wendy Beckett, hermit and art historian
Tributes have been paid to Sister Wendy Beckett, the nun and art historian who became an unlikely television star in Britain in the 1990s.
Christmas cards featuring alcohol are reinforcing binge drinking as a social norm, say health experts
Christmas cards and birthday cards that make light of drinking are reinforcing negative social attitudes around excessive alcohol consumption, experts warn in the British Medical Journal.