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More than 9 in 10 British kids don\'t go to church: Here\'s how Scripture Union is helping change that
More than 9 in 10 British kids don't go to church: Here's how Scripture Union is helping change that

Christian charity Scripture Union England & Wales laid down a call to churches to increase their outreach work with children and young people, as part of The 95 Campaign.

Top musicians are to sing all 150 Psalms in one weekend. What can this teach our world today?
Top musicians are to sing all 150 Psalms in one weekend. What can this teach our world today?

An astonishing choral performance of all 150 Psalms in one weekend is coming soon. Tido Vasser, managing director of the Netherlands Chamber Choir, on what inspired him to embark on this ambitious project

Was this Catholic cardinal a saint or a pro-Nazi war criminal?
Was this Catholic cardinal a saint or a pro-Nazi war criminal?

Representatives of the Catholic and Orthodox Churches have agreed to disagree on the legacy of controversial wartime cardinal – seen as a criminal by Orthodox Serbs, and a saint by Catholic Croats.

Middle East is 'going backwards' and Syria will get worse, warns head of SAT-7

The Middle East is 'going backwards in development terms,' according to the founder and head of the Christian satellite TV broadcaster SAT-7, Dr Terence Ascott.

Diagnosed with cancer, this Christian got through it by praying and painting Jesus\' last day on earth
Diagnosed with cancer, this Christian got through it by praying and painting Jesus' last day on earth

From witnessing and experiencing the energy of the power of prayer and being part of painting'Golgotha', his version of the Stations of the Cross, Derek Culley came through two heart attacks and cancer with an inner calm and serenity that he has to this day when engaged in art and art making

Would-be bride turns cancelled $30,000 wedding reception into banquet for the homeless
Would-be bride turns cancelled $30,000 wedding reception into banquet for the homeless

A would-be bride turned her $30,000 non-refundable wedding reception into a banquet for the homeless after her fiancé cancelled their marriage.

Did the Church of England cross the line in York?
Did the Church of England cross the line in York?

'People think that stories are shaped by people,' said the great Terry Pratchett. 'In fact, it's the other way around.'

Two Catholic priests kidnapped in troubled eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
Two Catholic priests kidnapped in troubled eastern Democratic Republic of Congo

Two Catholic priests have been kidnapped in the troubled eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

More than 500 boys abused in German Catholic choir school over 60 years, report blames \'culture of silence\'
More than 500 boys abused in German Catholic choir school over 60 years, report blames 'culture of silence'

At least 547 at a German Catholic choir school in Germany faced physical or sexual abuse in conditions likened to 'prison, hell and a concentration camp' over a period of 60 years, a damning report has found.

US Archbishop hits back at Pope Francis allies over Catholics\' \'ecumenism of hate\' with evangelicals
US Archbishop hits back at Pope Francis allies over Catholics' 'ecumenism of hate' with evangelicals

An American Archbishop has hit back at allies of Pope Francis who recently attacked US conservative Catholics and evangelicals for their 'ecumenism of hate,' with the Archbishop arguing that the groups are 'merely for fighting for what their Churches have always held to be true'.

Canon: How a Bible card game is helping students learn how Scripture began
Canon: How a Bible card game is helping students learn how Scripture began

The Bible and Star Wars have a lot in common - and a New Testament professor has invented a card game to show you how.

New Anglican cracks emerge as rebel clergy group condemns \'tragic developments\' on sexuality issues
New Anglican cracks emerge as rebel clergy group condemns 'tragic developments' on sexuality issues

Rebel conservative Anglican clergy have signed a document saying that the General Synod 'crossed a line' when it voted to condemn so-called gay 'conversion therapy' and to consider liturgical support to Christians who 'transition' from one gender to another.

Tim Farron: Marginalised Christians are \'doing something right\'
Tim Farron: Marginalised Christians are 'doing something right'

Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron has said he doesn't feel marginalised as a Christian in the UK, but said that Christians should expect to struggle as they 'go against the grain' of society.

\'Orange Is The New Black\' creator says she\'s bought terrorism insurance because of new Jesus TV show she\'s working on
'Orange Is The New Black' creator says she's bought terrorism insurance because of new Jesus TV show she's working on

The creator of "Orange Is the New Black" recently said she's working on a new fictional series about Jesus' teenage years

Archaeologists find clues in search for the Ark of the Covenant
Archaeologists find clues in search for the Ark of the Covenant

Archaeologists searching for the Ark of the Covenant at Shiloh in the West Bank say they have discovered ancient clues that suggest they're getting closer to determining whether the site really held the stone tablets bearing the 10 Commandments.

Israeli Christian charged with killing daughter over relationship with Muslim
Israeli Christian charged with killing daughter over relationship with Muslim

An Israeli Christian has been charged with the murdering his daughter after she refused to end her relationship with a Muslim and said she was converting to Islam.