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Appeal for aid as DRC Ebola death toll reaches 1,000
Misinformation and lack of awareness have added to the challenges of tackling the disease.
Twenty churches unite as 80 people are baptised in public celebration
More than 80 people publicly declared their faith in Jesus Christ as 20 churches from across Rotherham and the surrounding area came together for a landmark public baptism celebration at Manvers Lake on Sunday.
Young adults are finding faith online but it's personal relationships that bring them to church, report finds
Social media may be opening the door to Christianity for a growing number of young adults, but personal relationships are the "decisive factor" in leading many to church and to faith in Christ, according to a report commissioned by the Church of England.
Church of England's justification for slavery reparations is 'a complete joke', says MP
Katie Lam MP has challenged controversial plans in the Church of England to set up a £100m investment fund to address historic links to transatlantic slavery.
Pakistani court to review case of abducted Christian girl
Hundreds of Christian and Hindu girls are abducted every year, possibly more.
Minister: Nursing and Midwifery Council must improve after Christian nurse's vindication in trans row
Government ministers have been criticised for warm words not being followed with action.
Vicar gives blessing at 14,000ft during charity skydive
Rev Gerard Rundell was unexpectedly asked to bless the cameraman while they were still in freefall.
Christians raise concerns at government wedding proposals
Could the proposals also facilitate forced marriage and force all officiants to conduct LGBT ceremonies?
Is politics driving Gen Z away from church? New study raises questions
A new study has found that the close association between Christianity and US President Donald Trump has become a barrier to church attendance for many young adults, including a significant number who identify as Christians.
Ann Widdecombe's family announces plans for public memorial
A private service is also to be held for close friends and family.
Mel Gibson warned Passion screenwriter 'Satan's going to come after you'
Academy Award-nominated screenwriter Randall Wallace said a conversation he had with Mel Gibson about making a sequel to "The Passion of the Christ" came with an unexpected warning.
Worship leader Brian Doerksen dies from stage 4 cancer
The man behind worship hits like “Come Now Is The Time To Worship" has passed away at the age of 60.
Church of England welcomes independent safeguarding audit
The report is mixed, but notes an overall positive direction of travel.
UN report finds many young people want to get married but find it hard to do so
Money and housing are the main barriers to marriage and children.
Church elder and worship leader among dead in fresh wave of attacks in eastern DRC
A church elder and a worship leader were among six people killed in an attack on a rural Christian community in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Catholic bishops urge MPs to reject latest assisted suicide bill
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales has called on MPs to vote down the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, warning that the legislation is "deeply flawed" and poses serious risks to vulnerable people, medical professionals and the health care system.
