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Krish Kandiah: Adoption 'most challenging and rewarding thing'
This year's Keswick Convention heard an appeal to Christians to consider adopting a child in need of a loving home.
UK Salvation Army welcomes appointment of André Cox as new international leader
André Cox has been appointed as the next international leader and 20th General of The Salvation Army.
Uzbekistan: Violent police assault on Protestant
Police in Uzbekistan have violently physically assaulted a local Protestant, and charged him with committing an offence after he insisted on making a formal complaint about police brutality.
Fatwa against Baha'i community prompts concerns for Iran's religious minority
Christian Solidarity Worldwide has voiced concern about the future for religious minorities in Iran after a fatwa was issued against the Baha'i community.
Humanitarian situation in DRC reaching crisis point
Christian Aid has warned of a rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Anti- abortion campaigners save baby from termination
Two anti-abortion campaigners saved the life of a baby that was due to be terminated at an abortion clinic in Brighton this week.
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Cross of Jesus found? [VIDEO] Archaeologists claim discovery of crucifixion relic in ancient Balatlar church by the Black Sea in Turkey
Archaeologists from Turkey believe that they have found a piece of the cross of Jesus Christ.
Charlton and Bournemouth football chaplains team up for stadium events
The grounds of Charlton Athletic and AFC Bournemouth are more used to the sound of shouting and chanting but this Christmas they'll be filled with the sound of carol singing.
New Bishop of Ebbsfleet announced
The Reverend Canon Jonathan Goodall is to be the new Suffragan Bishop of Ebbsfleet, Downing Street confirmed today.
Pope Francis speaks of 'mutual respect' in personal message to Muslims
Pope Francis has taken the unusual step of sending a personal message to Muslims on the feast of Eid al-Fitr.
Vietnam: Catholics beaten outside cathedral in Ho Chi Minh
A group of Catholics were beaten and forcibly removed by police from the spot where they were praying in front of a cathedral in Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City.
Most singles still want to marry
New research into attitudes to marriage in the US reveal that most single people still aspire to marry. Â
Government accused of victimising single mums
A Scottish church leader has launched a scathing attack on the UK Government's treatment of single mums. Â
Madhya Pradesh awaits decision on stricter 'anti-conversion law'
Madhya Pradesh state in central India awaits the outcome of proposed amendments to its 'anti-conversion law', which would lengthen prison time and fines for anyone convicted of forcing someone to change their religion.
Ofsted rates three-quarters of new free schools 'good' or 'outstanding'
Ofsted has rated three-quarters of the first 24 free schools 'good' or 'outstanding'.
Syria: Wells dug on church grounds amid water shortages
Church grounds are being used to source new water wells in the embattled Syrian city of Aleppo