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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un invites Pope to visit
Kim Jong-un would like the Pope to visit North Korea, according to a statement from South Korea's presidential office.
Don't play politics with development, Christian Aid tells Penny Mordaunt
Christian Aid has today warned the UK government not to 'play politics' with overseas aid in a way that harms the poorest.
Inscription found in Jerusalem is earliest ever record of city's name
A 2,000-year-old inscription has been unearthed in Jerusalem, the earliest ever found that gives the full name of the city.
Western countries must give Asia Bibi asylum, say Christian campaigners
Christians campaigning for the release of Asia Bibi, a Pakistani Christian woman on death row for blasphemy, are calling upon Western countries to offer her asylum.
Sexual assault linked to higher rates of infertility in women
Women who have experienced sexual assault may be more likely to suffer from infertility, a new study has found.
CARE backs Tory peer's call for clampdown on gambling ads
A Christian social policy charity has backed a Conservative peer who has called for a clampdown on gambling advertising during live sporting events.
Former bishop Heather Cook seeks early release from prison
Former Episcopal Church bishop Heather Cook, who ran over and killed a cyclist while she was texting and driving drunk, could be freed from prison as early as next month if an appeal succeeds.
Trump's evangelical supporters hail Kavanaugh confirmation
Evangelical backers of President Donald Trump have hailed the Senate's confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh as a Supreme Court justice on Saturday.
Climate change panel issues 'final call' on global warming as global disaster threatens
Their report says the world is heading for a rise of 3 degrees C above pre-industrial levels and that this needs to be kept to 1.5C in order to avoid catastrophic change.
Christians arrested, churches closed in Myanmar rebel clampdown
Separatists in Myanmar have closed churches and detained church leaders in a clampdown on Christian activities.
Evangelists preparing for major mission push across the UK in 2020
Evangelists are laying the ground for a major evangelistic push in 2020 that is aimed at raising up a new generation of Christians equipped to share the Gospel.
Narnia goes to Netflix: streaming giant to produce versions of classic stories
Netflix is to develop a 'Narnia universe' based on the classic CS Lewis novels for children.
Now US National Council of Churches calls for Kavanaugh to step aside
The US National Council of Churches has made an extraordinary statement calling for the withdrawal of Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court.
DEC launches national appeal for Indonesia earthquake and tsunami survivors
Over 1,300 people are confirmed dead and 200,000 people are in urgent need of clean water, food, medical care and shelter.
Pope Francis' popularity takes a hit over handling of sex abuse crisis
Confidence in Pope Francis' handling of his church's global sex abuse crisis has plummeted among US Catholics, according to a new Pew Research Center poll.
Petrol-head priest appointed as artist-in-residence to Aston Martin
An Anglican priest, artist and classic car fan has landed a dream job combining all his enthusiasms.