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Malta presses ahead with same-sex marriage despite opposition from Church groups

An alliance of evangelical churches in Malta is objecting to the proposed legalisation of same-sex marriage on the grounds that the new laws may not extend 'religious protection' to all members of religious bodies.

Missionary's wife appeals for news of her husband, taken hostage in Africa

The wife of kidnapped American missionary Jeff Woodke, missing in Africa, is appealing for the hostage takers to telephone her and to let her husband go.

President Dwayne Johnson? Could Christians put their faith in The Rock?

Is it truly possible the US might elect President Johnson? America has been led by a former actor before, and at least this one has a fair amount of self-control on social media.

The growth of UK pioneer missionaries for Jesus - and the gift of not fitting into social norms

The Church of England is seeing a consistent growth in numbers opting to be pioneer missionaries â and they have the special gift of 'not fitting in'.

Dress-down Sundays for clergy: Is it the shape of things to come?

The Church of England voted at its General Synod meeting to allow 'dress down Sundays'.

Exorcisms CAN help with mental illness, says head of Russian Orthodox Church

Patriarch Kirill, the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, has reportedly defended exorcisms as a helpful when it comes to healing people who suffer from various mental health problems.

The 'death spiral' of decline looms for Southern Baptist churches â can it be stopped?

Southern Baptist Churches in America are facing a crisis of growth: 65 per cent of them are plateauing or diminishing in numbers, and many risk entering a 'death spiral' of decline. Can the trend be stopped?

If kids won't go to the Bible, how can we make the Bible go to them?

The success of Scripture Union's Christian app, Guardians of Ancora, highlights the importance of digital engagement of the Bible, particularly for children and young adults who are reported as drifting from faith and from the church.

Previously suicidal UK Muslim in same-sex marriage says 'God's in my heart,' praises 'guardian angel' husband

A man who is believed to be one of the first UK Muslims to take part in a same-sex marriage has said his husband had been his 'guardian angel' after years of bullying and a suicide attempt.

Melinda Gates renews war with the Vatican over contraception

Melinda Gates has said she is 'optimistic' that Pope Francis will change Church teaching.

Don't put Bibles in aid packs for Muslim refugees, says Philippines archbishop

A Catholic archbishop in the Philippines has condemned attempts to proselytise Muslms fleeing the city of Marawi, where Islamist rebels fighting Maute terrorists linked with Islamic State.

Christians unite to back historic UN treaty banning nuclear weapons

Leading Churches and Christian groups have welcomed an historic United Nations (UN) treaty calling for the global ban of nuclear weapons.

Why Canadian leaders are heading to the UK to inspire communities to resettle vulnerable refugee families

At a time when many people feel powerless to act against the refugee crisis, next week a group of Canadian ministers, government officials and civil society leaders will be joining a UK wide roadshow to motivate and inspire communities to help resettle vulnerable refugee families.

Pope Francis creates new pathway to sainthood: following Jesus by laying down your life for others