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Fabrice Muamba thanks God after miracle recovery

“I asked God to protect me – and he didn’t let me down.” This was the emotional testimony of professional footballer Fabrice Muamba, who has astounded the nation with his miracle recovery from cardiac arrest.

From Watergate to Christ: Chuck Colson dies at 80

He acquired a fearsome reputation for his “dirty tricks” to keep Richard Nixon in power during the Watergate years, but later found Christ and committed his life to sharing the Christian faith with prison inmates.

Government U-turns on legal aid for domestic abuse victims

Caritas Social Action Network (CSAN) has welcomed the Government’s decision not to go ahead with cuts to legal aid provision for domestic abuse victims.

Christians called to tackle social exclusion

Christians must actively tackle the barriers to human flourishing that exist in society, says the Archbishop of York.

Guvna B, In Case of Fire, Tom & Olly added to Greenbelt line-up

From folk singers to urban hip hop artists, Greenbelt is promising a top line-up of music acts for this year’s fast approaching festival.

Understanding the 'God spot'

Researchers link spirituality to selflessness

Married people have higher wellbeing than singles, divorcees

New research from the US-based Gallup group suggests marital status has a strong influence on wellbeing.

Appeal for peace between Sudan and South Sudan

Church groups have urged Sudan and South Sudan to exercise “maximum restraint” in a simmering dispute between the two over an oil rich border region.

Archbishop backs free school meals call

The Archbishop of York has come out in support of calls for all children living in poverty to receive a free school meal.

Peace rally to mark 3rd anniversary of Asia Bibi's imprisonment

A peace rally and concert is to be held outside the Pakistani embassy in London to mark the third anniversary of the imprisonment of Asia Bibi.

Christian radio station loses legal battle over ad

A judicial review upholding a ban on a Christian radio advertisement today has been criticised.

Report points to decline in belief

A new report from the University of Chicago has shed light on the growth of atheism in Europe.

Holy Robe goes on display in Germany

Christians from around the world have been flocking to Germany's oldest city to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Pilgrimage of the Holy Robe, the seamless garment believed by some to have been worn by Jesus shortly before his crucifixion.

Telling tourists about Christ

Tell-a-Tourist took place in London over Easter for the first time

Riva Tims talks about finding forgiveness for her late husband

Pastor Riva Tims talks about how she found true forgiveness for her former husband, the late Pastor Zachery Tims

India: believers blocked from building new church

Christians in a village in India have been prevented from building a new church on recently purchased land.