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The Bible TV series premiere a \'great success\'
The Bible TV series premiere a 'great success'

Statistics reveal that the first episode of The Bible mini-series was watched by over 1.2 million people in the UK - over 5.5 per cent of the total viewing public.

Paul Walker co-star Tyrese Gibson comforted by Bishop TD Jakes
Paul Walker co-star Tyrese Gibson comforted by Bishop TD Jakes

TD Jakes encourages Tyrese Gibson after death of Paul Walker with a heartfelt message in which he declares that death has not won.

70 Christians killed at the hands of Boko Haram in Nigeria
70 Christians killed at the hands of Boko Haram in Nigeria

Further attacks against Christians in Nigeria have been reported, bringing the total number killed in the past year to an estimated 900.

Is this nuts? Almonds can reduce mortality rate, study says
Is this nuts? Almonds can reduce mortality rate, study says

A new study has established a significant link between the consumption of nuts, such as almonds, and a lower incidence of death as a result of cancer and heart and respiratory diseases

Wendy Billington challenges Church to take off the mask in new book, \'I\'m fine!\'
Wendy Billington challenges Church to take off the mask in new book, 'I'm fine!'

In her new book published last month, Wendy Billington explores the Christian response to some of the biggest pastoral issues faced in today's society.

Brazilian environmental protection needn't cost the Earth

Brazil can increase productivity of agricultural land at the same time as protecting it, a new study has concluded

12 nuns abducted as rebels recapture Maaloula

The Vatican has reported that 12 nuns were abducted as opposition rebels captured Syria's historically Christian town of Maaloula on Monday.

Room for improvement in help for \'troubled families\'
Room for improvement in help for 'troubled families'

Government help for 120,000 "troubled" British families is beginning to work. That is the tentative conclusion of a report published today by the National Audit Office (NAO).

Digital technology helping to fulfil \'Great Commission\'
Digital technology helping to fulfil 'Great Commission'

Faith Comes By Hearing is hoping to reach billions with God's Word

Retracing spiritual footsteps: Simon Reeve explores pilgrimage
Retracing spiritual footsteps: Simon Reeve explores pilgrimage

'Pilgrimage with Simon Reeve' starts on BBC Two on December 3

Chinese church protests against arrest of 23 members
Chinese church protests against arrest of 23 members

Lawyers prevented from seeing detainees; leaders' whereabouts unknown

£7m investment for Durham and Peterborough Cathedrals
£7m investment for Durham and Peterborough Cathedrals

The magnificent Durham and Peterborough Cathedrals are to receive £7m in investment from the Heritage Lottery Fund.

[Photo] Choirboy puppets, Dalit spices and holy socks wrap up bumper year for CRE
[Photo] Choirboy puppets, Dalit spices and holy socks wrap up bumper year for CRE

A new choirboy puppet from One Way UK, spices created in partnership with India's Dalit community, fair trade advent calendars, and holy socks were just some of the items on sale at the Christian Resources Exhibition Scotland last week.

[Photo] Church\'s poinsettia sale raises money for children with special needs
[Photo] Church's poinsettia sale raises money for children with special needs

Hundreds of poinsettias are ready and waiting to be picked up at First United Methodist Church in Brownsville, Texas

Night shelters to be a \'lifeline\' for homeless in Ipswich
Night shelters to be a 'lifeline' for homeless in Ipswich

Ipswich churches are getting ready to open their churches up as shelters for homeless people this winter.