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Why rich countries must prepare to pay for climate change
International agency Christian Aid has warned that well-off nations will need to open up their "climate cheque books" to fund resolutions that will see carbon emissions reduced around the world.

'Jesus wouldn't meet SBC's approval' â Rev Erin Wathen
Progressive Christian blogger and pastor Rev Erin Wathen has lashed out at the Southern Baptist Convention's (SBC) decision to denounce transgender people, suggesting that Jesus himself wouldn't meet their standards of "biblical manhood".

Christianity is being 'airbrushed out' of Scotland, says Free Church
The Scottish Government's interim constitution, which will come into effect should 'Yes' vote win in September, has come under fire from the Free Church.

Over 20 killed in Nigerian World Cup screening blast
A suicide bomber has killed at least 21 people and seriously injured dozens more during a televised screening of a World Cup match in Yobe, northern Nigera.

'I'm going home to be with Jesus': Georgia prisoner's last words before execution
Two death-row prisoners have been executed, the first since the botched lethal injection of Oklahoma prisoner Clayton Lockett on April 29.

David Cameron: Christianity should inspire our politicians
Prime Minister David Cameron stands by his assertion that Britain is a "Christian country", writing today that he believes "very deeply that we should be confident" in that status as a nation.

'The global Church is a suffering Church' â Justin Welby's parliamentary breakfast speech
Justin Welby today became the first Archbishop of Canterbury to address those gathered for the annual National Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast in Westminster, in an eloquent speech which highlighted the key tenants of the modern Church.

Christian Aid: Iraqi crisis is 'overwhelming'
As hundreds of thousands of civilians flee Mosul in light of an Islamism insurgent takeover, international organisation Christian Aid has launched an appeal to help those in desperate need.

John Piper: Same-sex marriage is 'a mirage in our culture'
US church leader and theologian John Piper has addressed a controversial topic in the latest 'Ask Pastor John' segment on his blog â would he marry a couple who have chosen to live together before they wed? And if so, why not homosexual couples?

Fewer people believe Christianity is central to 'Britishness'
New statistics indicate that fewer Brits than ever believe Christianity to be an essential part of our cultural and national identity.

Joyce Meyer on suffering: It's Satan who plants the question 'why?'
Internationally renowned speaker and author Joyce Meyer has addressed one of the trickiest subjects in Christian apologetics: why do we face suffering?

Christian Pakistani MP murdered by own bodyguard
Pakistani MP Handery Masih was shot and killed by his own bodyguard in an incident outside his home on Saturday

Pope Francis and Archbishop Welby: Modern slavery is 'grave evil'
The Archbishop of Canterbury and Pope Francis have today met in Rome to recommit to combating modern slavery.

Open Doors condemns 'savage' attack by militants on largely Christian town in Kenya
At least 48 people have died in Mpekitoni, northern Kenya, after gunmen opened fire during a five-hour raid last night.

Forced marriages outlawed in UK
The UK has today brought into effect a law which makes forced marriage a criminal offence.

Pope Francis: persecution against Christians is now greater than the early church
Pope Francis says there are more Christian martyrs today than in the first century after the birth of the church