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Why are US hispanics defecting from Catholic to Evangelical churches?

Pew research data shows that the number of US Hispanics going to Catholic churches is dropping, but that an increase is being seen among Hispanics going to Protestant, and particularly Evangelical Churches.

'God is pro-choice,' claims US radio host

A US radio host has hit out at pro-life Christians, using Scripture to suggest that God endorses abortion.

UN Climate Chief: Faith groups must act on climate change

UN Climate Chief Christiana Figueres has condemned climate change as "one of the great humanitarian issues of our time", and asserted her belief that faith groups must respond urgently and practically.

Perry Noble: the Church will outlast celebrity

US Megapastor Perry Noble has written a blog on the importance of the Church, and has criticised the trend of Christian authors and musicians who have distanced themselves from it.

No NHS abortions for NI women, says High Court

The High Court has ruled in support of the current Northern Irish abortion law, which requires women seeking termination to pay for their own expenses if seeking one in other parts of the UK

Not Just Sundaes: Church's new ice cream parlour addresses lack of social spaces for young people

The Bishop of Sherborne swapped his staff for an ice cream scoop this month when he dished out the delicious frozen stuff for the opening of a 14th century church's new ice-cream parlour and youth hub.

Michelle Obama joins campaign to bring back kidnapped Nigerian schoolgirls

Fears are mounting around the world as over 200 Nigerian schoolgirls remain missing after having been abducted from their school on April 14, sparking debate about the importance of education.

Poppies planted at Archbishop of York's residence in memory of World War One fallen

The Archbishop of York Dr John Sentamu recently teamed up with local school children to plant poppies commemorating the centenary of World War One. Â

Pope Paul VI to be beatified after miracle confirmation

The controversial and well remembered Pope Paul VI is to be beatified later this year, following Vatican confirmation of his first posthumous miracle

Rowan Williams lives on Â£1 a day in solidarity with world's poor

The former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams spent five days living below the poverty line to raise funds for Christian Aid

Have we misunderstood Heaven? The dangers of Todd Burpo

Could Heaven is for Real be giving us a false picture of heaven?

Who are the real slaves to fashion?

Global advocacy organisation Stop the Traffik is urging consumers to pay more attention to where their clothes are made, and to call for an end to slavery in the fashion industry.