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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!'

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

Meadow Walker, Paul's daughter inspired him to continue acting; Fast and Furious star on being Christian

Late star said it was the atheists he couldn't understand

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'

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'

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

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

Lawyers prevented from seeing detainees; leaders' whereabouts unknown

Â£7m investment for Durham and Peterborough Cathedrals

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

[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

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

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

Catholic schools serving more disadvantaged pupils

The results of a new census reveal that on average Catholic schools serve more pupils from deprived areas than schools nationally.

Call for Cameron to focus on religious freedom in China

Christian Solidarity Worldwide has urged the Prime Minister to address freedom of religion or belief in China during his official three-day visit to the Asian superpower this week.

Terry Wogan, Aled Jones and Salvation Army team up for Children in Need single

Salvation Army brings Christmas cheer in recording with Aled Jones and Terry Wogan in aid of Children in Need