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Mission to Seafarers expands into Panama after signing historic agreement
Mission to Seafarers has become the first seafaring welfare charity to operate in Panama after signing a deal with the Panama Maritime Authority.
Peers say UK's position on Asia Bibi is a 'serious betrayal'
Peers have strongly criticised the Government over its handling of Asia Bibi's plea for asylum.
Rohingya refugees should only return when the conditions are right, says Christian Aid
Christian Aid has said that any return of Rohingya refugees from Bangladesh should take place on a voluntary basis and only when it is safe to do so.
Belgium launches criminal investigation into doctors who euthanised 38-year-old woman with autism
Authorities in Belgium have launched a criminal investigation into a group of doctors who euthanised a 38-year-old woman with autism.
Christian charity is Centre of Excellence for Sports Ministry
A charity impacting thousands of young people throughout Gloucestershire has been recognised as the first Centre of Excellence in the UK for its exciting new concept of Sports Ministry.
Philip Mounstephen consecrated Bishop of Truro at St Paul's
The new Bishop of Truro, Philip Mounstephen, was consecrated today at St Paul's Cathedral by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby.
Government-funded project teaches school children about different faiths
Lord Bourne was in Luton on Thursday to take part in a project that is bringing together school children of different faiths.
Church of Scotland signs up for Thy Kingdom Come
The Church of Scotland has joined the global prayer initiative Thy Kingdom Come, set up by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York in 2016.
School funding 'crisis' is leaving head teachers stressed, bishop warns
Tight budgets are leaving school head teachers feeling stressed and like 'they have nowhere to turn', the Bishop of Worcester has warned.
Church leader welcomes calls for probe into soaring funeral costs
A Church of Scotland minister has warned of the 'scourge of funeral poverty' after a government department said on Thursday that it was considering launching a probe into soaring funeral costs.
John Chau was right to go to North Sentinel, says his mission organisation
The missionary organisation behind the visit of John Allen Chau to North Sentinel Island, where he was killed by the inhabitants, has responded to questions from Christian Today with a defence of his actions.
Niger orders closure of Marie Stopes clinics
Niger has become the second African country to take action against abortion provider Marie Stopes International in recent weeks.
People shouldn't be branded bigots for questioning transgenderism, says MSP
An SNP leader has called for civility in the debate on transgenderism as the Scottish government weighs up radical changes to the law.
Bishop of Worcester defends Church of England against push for disestablishment
The Bishop of Worcester has defended the continued establishment of the Church of England against calls for Britain to become a secular state.
Evangelical Alliance guide aims to help churches understand transgender
The Evangelical Alliance has produced a guide to help churches grappling with the transgender issue.
'Unruly' young boy charms crowd â and pope â at papal audience
A young deaf boy took centre stage at a solemn papal audience yesterday â to his mother's horror and the pope's amusement.