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Pro-lifer arrested in Scotland
Pro-lifer arrested in Scotland

A pro-lifer has been arrested for allegedly breaching an abortion clinic buffer zone in Glasgow, Scotland.

Missionary in DRC 'trying to be a sign of hope in the midst of the anguish and the pain'
Missionary in DRC 'trying to be a sign of hope in the midst of the anguish and the pain'

The situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has continued to deteriorate, with more than 2,000 people killed since M23 rebels seized the eastern city of Goma.

Mercy ships restores young boys a withered arm
Mercy ships restores young boys a withered arm

A young boy whose life was blighted by a snake bite is finally able to use his right arm following surgery and care from health charity Mercy Ships.

Rick Warren apologises for suggesting Jesus was a centrist
Rick Warren apologises for suggesting Jesus was a centrist

Pastor Rick Warren has been criticised after apparently suggesting that Jesus Christ was a political centrist.

Rally call for faith groups to join 10th Great British Spring Clean
Rally call for faith groups to join 10th Great British Spring Clean

An online YouGov survey commissioned by Keep Britain Tidy reveals that two thirds of UK adults love their local area, yet 72% feel less proud when they see litter.

Church appeals for aid to support displaced people in Manipur
Church appeals for aid to support displaced people in Manipur

In a humanitarian effort to support the thousands of Manipur people who have been displaced in northeast India, the Presbyterian Church of Wales (PCW) has launched a financial appeal.

Pope in 'good spirits' despite double pneumonia
Pope in 'good spirits' despite double pneumonia

The Pope "remains in good spirits" despite his hospitalisation for double pneumonia, a statement from the Holy See said on Tuesday evening.

Hillsong Church loses another US campus as San Francisco location separates
Hillsong Church loses another US campus as San Francisco location separates

The number of Hillsong Church campuses in America has now fallen to just five after leaders in the global Australia-based megachurch announced Sunday that Hillsong San Francisco — led by pastors Brenden and Jacqui Brown — is separating from the Hillsong brand and will be independently run under a new name.

Fulani attacks in Plateau state, Nigeria kill 11 Christians
Fulani attacks in Plateau state, Nigeria kill 11 Christians

Fulani herdsmen killed a Christian and kidnapped four others in Plateau state, Nigeria, on Feb. 1 after massacring more than 10 others Jan. 27-31 in the same state, sources said.

Majority of US teens 'motivated' to know about Jesus
Majority of US teens 'motivated' to know about Jesus

A new survey has suggested that the vast majority of American teens have at least a passing interest in knowing more about Jesus.

Christians provided for after Islamist attacks
Christians provided for after Islamist attacks

International Christian Concern (ICC) a Christian charity that seeks to ease and make known the plight of persecuted Christians worldwide, has shared the story of a believer in Kenya whose life was nearly destroyed by Islamist militants.

Sunderland church criticised for pride flag on communion altar
Sunderland church criticised for pride flag on communion altar

A church in Sunderland has been heavily criticised for draping a communion altar with a 'Progress Pride' flag, an updated version of the rainbow flag that includes symbols and colours to represent trans, black and intersex people.

Pope in 'good spirits' despite poor health
Pope in 'good spirits' despite poor health

The Vatican has confirmed that Pope Francis will need to remain in hospital due to his "complex clinical picture".

When is 'aid' not Christian?
When is 'aid' not Christian?

The USAID controversy has sparked a fierce debate over government funding of abortions, controversial LGBT activities and even promotion of atheism in the poorest countries of the world.

600 coins and a bronze monkey found beneath medieval German church
600 coins and a bronze monkey found beneath medieval German church

Renovations of a medieval church in Germany have led to the discovery of over 1,000 artifacts, with some dating back to the church's founding in the 13th century.

Catholic sisters protecting vulnerable girls in Nairobi
Catholic sisters protecting vulnerable girls in Nairobi

Catholic religious sisters are working to aid vulnerable girls on the streets of Nairobi, Kenya, by offering them friendship and a chance at education. It's believed that around 60,000 families live on the streets in Nairobi.