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India lifts block on Mother Teresa charity
The Indian government has reinstated a licence for the charity founded by Mother Teresa, allowing it to receive donations from overseas.
Potent cannabis linked to increased risk of 'schizophrenia-like psychosis'
A leading psychologist has warned against the assumption that smoking pot is safer than consuming alcohol.
Evangelicals call for peace in Kazakhstan
Evangelicals have voiced "grave concern" over the current political and social unrest in Kazakhstan.
Welby calls for social care overhaul
Government reforms of social care need to start with the person and not financial costs, the Archbishop of Canterbury has said.
Can a Christian flag fly at City Hall? The Supreme Court will have to decide
There are three flagpoles outside Boston City Hall. One flies the United States flag. Another flies the Massachusetts state flag. What can â and can't â fly from the third is an issue being taken up by the Supreme Court.
Pope Francis laments couples who choose pets over having children
Pope Francis has expressed his regret that more couples today appear content to have cats and dogs, rather than children.
Britain seeks clarification from India on withdrawal of licence for Mother Teresa's charity
Britain has asked the Indian government for more information after overseas funding for a charity founded by Mother Teresa was blocked.
Gay cake ruling 'protects everyone from compelled speech'
The Evangelical Alliance has welcomed the European Court of Human Rights' decision not to hear a case involving a Christian bakery that refused to make a pro-gay cake.
Ransom was paid to free missionaries kidnapped in Haiti, says family member
A ransom was paid to the gang behind the kidnapping of a group of missionaries in Haiti, a family member has said.
Why are Christians looking up sorcery?
Christian Today has reported on recent rises in interest and practice in the occult. Perhaps this increase in popularity is why BibleGateway.com says it saw a 193% surge in searches for 'sorcery' on its website in 2021.
Church leaders issue stark warnings against assisted suicide
Church leaders and faith groups have spoken out against assisted suicide legislation due to be considered in the Scottish Parliament in the coming months.
Christian man sentenced to death in Pakistan on blasphemy charges
A Christian man has been sentenced to death in Pakistan a decade after he was charged with blasphemy.
For dying congregations, a 'replant' can offer new life
LA City Baptist Church is what's known as a "replant," an attempt to restore an older, dying congregation to health using some of the lessons gleaned from startup congregations known as church plants.
Gay cake challenge thrown out by European Court of Human Rights
The decision means that the UK Supreme Court victory for the Ashers Baking Co stands.
Strange visitors - the significance of the magi
One of the strangest aspects of the beginning of the life of Jesus is found in the account of the visit of the magi.
Christian nurse wins discrimination case over cross necklace
An NHS Trust harassed and discriminated against a Christian nurse who wanted to wear her cross necklace at work, an Employment Tribunal has ruled.