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Why Jesus didn\'t feed the 5,000, and why it matters
Why Jesus didn't feed the 5,000, and why it matters

The story of Jesus feeding the 5,000 is one that's puzzled sceptics and believers too.

Malaysian rap artist arrested for \'insulting Islam\'
Malaysian rap artist arrested for 'insulting Islam'

A popular Malaysian rap artist has been arrested after complaints that he had insulted Islam.

Bishops were urged not to apologise fully for child sex abuse to minimise liability risk
Bishops were urged not to apologise fully for child sex abuse to minimise liability risk

Bishops in the Church of England were instructed to give partial apologies to victims of clergy child sex abuse to help minimise the cost of being sued, it has been disclosed.

Poldark season 2: BBC\'s hit drama filmed at iconic church
Poldark season 2: BBC's hit drama filmed at iconic church

The oldest Methodist building in the world features in the new series of Poldark, which returns to BBC1 on September 4.

Nike brand manager Jordan Rogers opens up about how God saved him from a life of drug dependency
Nike brand manager Jordan Rogers opens up about how God saved him from a life of drug dependency

Jordan Rogers, the North America Brand Manager for Nike, has achieved a successful career that many people only dream of having. But Rogers admits that it wouldn't have been possible if God did not save him from a life of drug dependency.

Charity Commission investigates ministry of \'olive oil cure\' pastor Gilbert Deya
Charity Commission investigates ministry of 'olive oil cure' pastor Gilbert Deya

The Charity Commission has launched an inquiry into Gilbert Deya Ministries, whose founder Gilbert Deya won notoriety over his claim to be able to cure cancer through "anointed" olive oil.

Rio 2016: Olympic athletes who were ambassadors for Christ as well as their country during the Games

We expect Olympic athletes to be incredible representatives of their countries while they participate in the games, but something we don't often anticipate is their ability to be great ambassadors for Christ too. Here are some of Rio 2016's most star Olympians who made a point of giving glory to God.

Islamist extremists in prisons to be contained in separate units
Islamist extremists in prisons to be contained in separate units

Muslim extremists who "present a particular and enduring risk to national security" in prison are to be contained in special units and put through "deradicalisation" programmes.

Thousands quit Church of Norway in just a few days
Thousands quit Church of Norway in just a few days

More than 15,000 people have left the Lutheran Church in Norway in under a week after the launch of a new digital membership page on the Church's own website.

Churches can change Zimbabwe, says #ThisFlag pastor Evan Mawarire
Churches can change Zimbabwe, says #ThisFlag pastor Evan Mawarire

Churches are the "game-changing voice" in the future of Zimbabwe, according to the pastor forced to leave the country after criticising the regime of President Robert Mugabe.

London Muslims go to church in solidarity with Christians: \'We will not let hatred win\'
London Muslims go to church in solidarity with Christians: 'We will not let hatred win'

Leading members of Britain's Muslim community have attended a London church service to show solidarity with their Christian neighbours.

President of Ireland calls for \'outrages\' against Protestants to be remembered
President of Ireland calls for 'outrages' against Protestants to be remembered

The President of Ireland has called on the people of Ireland to remember the "outrages" perpetrated on Protestants during the long fight for independence, and the "ruthlessness" of many executions performed by the IRA.

Sudan: Christians go on trial for documenting persecution
Sudan: Christians go on trial for documenting persecution

The trial has begun in Sudan's capital Khartoum of four Christians including a Czech film-maker who documented incidents of persecution.

Former Catholic priest on the run for five years arrested over sex abuse
Former Catholic priest on the run for five years arrested over sex abuse

Father Laurence Soper, 72, has been charged with nine offences including indecent assault, gross indecency and buggery.

Gay clergy to appeal to Anglican bishops for \'full equality in the Church\'
Gay clergy to appeal to Anglican bishops for 'full equality in the Church'

A Church of England clergyman who married his gay partner is to publish an open letter signed by at least 12 married clergy couples calling on bishops to relax the rules against gay marriage.

Why it\'s time to stop saying \'God has a special someone planned for you\'
Why it's time to stop saying 'God has a special someone planned for you'

Martin Saunders tackles that well-meaning phrase, and why it ought to be stamped out.