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Oscar Pistorius prayed for dying Reeva
Oscar Pistorius prayed for dying Reeva

As the trial of Oscar Pistorius unfolds, more details of the night of the shooting have come to light.

A gap year for God
A gap year for God

When Rosie Elwood had the chance to take a gap year, she could have gone anywhere but she chose to stay at home and share the love of God with her local community

Hunger Hut opens in Birmingham
Hunger Hut opens in Birmingham

A Hunger Hut is open in Birmingham's Cathedral Square throughout Lent to tell the story of people in Britain going without enough food to eat

Bishop fasting in solidarity with hungry Brits
Bishop fasting in solidarity with hungry Brits

The Bishop of Taunton is one of many Christians who have responded to the call to fast during Lent in solidarity with Brits going hungry.

Nigeria is 'at war' with Boko Haram

The Nigerian President's spokesman has said that the conflict with Boko Haram is a "war situation".

Albania: Self-sufficient future for hungry families
Albania: Self-sufficient future for hungry families

The lives of hungry families in Albania are being transformed thanks to simple packets of vegetable seeds.

Syrian refugees \'traumatised\' by years of conflict
Syrian refugees 'traumatised' by years of conflict

It's clear thousands of Syrians fleeing conflict and violence in their home country are in need of more than practical help, says Tearfund's Justine Nola.

Why should Scottish Christians be pro-independence?
Why should Scottish Christians be pro-independence?

David Thompson MSP believes independence would put the Scottish Church in a stronger position to influence the nation

Memorial stone remembers fallen County Durham soldiers
Memorial stone remembers fallen County Durham soldiers

The Bishop of Durham has blessed a new memorial to local men who fell fighting against the Germans for control of a small French village during World War Two.

High Court judge wants more evidence from Boris Johnson over ex-gay bus ad ban
High Court judge wants more evidence from Boris Johnson over ex-gay bus ad ban

The High Court decided yesterday that the Mayor of London and Transport For London must disclose more information to the authorities in the case of their banning of advertisements highlighting the ex-gay community.

The spiritual pilgrimage of Lent begins with closing our mouths
The spiritual pilgrimage of Lent begins with closing our mouths

The Bishop of London is asking Christians to reflect on themselves instead of judging others this Lent

16 Christians killed in latest attack in Nigeria

Suspected Fulani herdsmen attack communities in Plateau state

June Steenkamp\'s readiness to forgive offers a challenge to Christians everywhere
June Steenkamp's readiness to forgive offers a challenge to Christians everywhere

Amidst all the controversies of the Oscar Pistorius trial, June Steenkamp has shocked the world by offering forgiveness to the man who killed her daughter.

Michael W Smith revives tradition with first hymns collection
Michael W Smith revives tradition with first hymns collection

He's been serving the church for decades with contemporary Christian music but for Smith, hymns like The Old Rugged Cross and Great Is Thy Faithfulness are indisputable classics.

Turkey: Suspects in Bible worker killings expected to walk free
Turkey: Suspects in Bible worker killings expected to walk free

Proposed Turkish laws make them eligible for immediate release

Helping our neighbours in a Christ-like way
Helping our neighbours in a Christ-like way

Archbishop Bernard Longley was distributing sandwiches and hot drinks to people in need in Birmingham city centre at the weekend