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UK, Syria, North Korea, Saudi Arabia feature in Religious Liberty Prayer Bulletin
Jihadists have driven Armenians from Kessab; 33 North Koreans have reportedly been sentenced to death for having contact with a South Korean Baptist missionary
UK churches pray for peace in Ukraine
Christians are uniting at the Ukrainian Catholic Church in Manchester on Sunday to pray for Ukraine
Priest running 85 miles to bring water to Malawi communities
A priest in the Archdiocese of Armagh is aiming to run more than 85 miles in four days next month in aid of a Lent campaign to bring clean water to communities in Malawi.
Local park turns down Bible Society's public event for being 'religious'
Plans to use a giant inflatable whale to share the story of Jonah with children have been turned down by the management of a park next to London's iconic Tower Bridge.
Endless Praise by Planetshakers: Impressive musicianship, average lyrics
The lack of biblical content and over-emphasis on the individual (rather than God) brings down an otherwise energetic and positive record.
UN council's call for action on North Korea human rights abuses welcomed
The United Nations Human Rights Council has called upon the Security Council to take action in the face of strong evidence of widespread human rights abuses in North Korea
There is hope for people with mental health - Kay Warren
Kay and Rick Warren hosted their first ever Gathering on Mental Health and the Church on Friday in memory of their son Matthew, who took his own life after a lifelong struggle with mental health in April last year
First same-sex weddings take place after gay marriage becomes legal
Church of England "accepts" that gay marriage is now legal in England and Wales
Gwyneth Paltrow, Chris Martin 'Conscious uncoupling': A philosophy that's easier on the grown-ups than the kids
These delicately-chosen words, while great for the adults, may do little more than mask the inevitable pain that accompanies relationship breakdown
'Corrective actions' at Mark Driscoll's church 'bearing fruit'
Reconciliation process is underway at Mars Hill Church and "corrective actions" have been taken following allegations against Pastor Mark Driscoll
'Jesus is Muslim' billboards concern Christians
The billboards have been funded by the group behind the website Ask-A-Muslim.com and come with straplines like "Muslims love Jesus too" and "Jesus is Muslim"
Calls to repeal blasphemy laws after latest death sentence for Christian
The Glasgow-based Global Minorities Alliance has called upon Pakistan to repeal its notorious blasphemy laws following Thursday's death sentence for a Christian street sweeper.
Methodists in Brazil for start of Street Child World Cup
A group of Methodists have flown over to Brazil for the Street Child World Cup, which kicks off today in Rio de Janeiro.
Welsh rugby players reveal sensitive side this Mothering Sunday
Forget male bravado, the South Wales Scorpions rugby team will be paying tribute to mums this Mothering Sunday by sporting the logo of Christian charity Mothers' Union on their shirt collars
Churches must uphold distinctiveness of marriage
With the first gay wedding ceremonies set to take place tonight, churches are being urged to demonstrate the distinctiveness of Christian marriage as a lifelong commitment that puts children first
Brian Houston hits back at claims he believes God and Allah are the same
The senior pastor of Hillsong Church has released a statement countering allegations that he believes Muslims and Christians worship the same God.