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Rowan Williams joins call for prayer and action on climate change
The former Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, led prayers at a climate change protest in front of the Houses of Parliament on Wednesday ahead of a major UN summit taking place in Glasgow later this year.
Worship artist Jeremy Camp says loss of first wife to cancer was 'hardest part' of his life
"I Still Believe", the romantic movie based on Jeremy Camp and his late first wife Melissa, opens in US cinemas this Friday, but the worship artist admits it's brought back lots of painful memories.
New Christian coalition launched to support the bereaved
A new coalition of Christian organisations has been launched to support churches of all denominations in caring for the bereaved.
Archbishops tell churches to be prepared for 'all reasonable eventualities' in updated coronavirus guidance
Church of England clergy are to suspend the use of the shared chalice during Communion and encourage worshippers not to shake hands during the Sign of the Peace under revised coronavirus guidelines.
Christian MP Nadine Dorries diagnosed with coronavirus
Dorries, a Christian, said on Twitter that it had been "pretty rubbish".
Mike Pence prays with coronavirus task force for God's help; Liberals and atheists mock
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence has been mocked by liberals after the White House released a photo of him in his White House office leading a prayer before commencing a meeting with his coronavirus task force.
Coronavirus outbreak is an opportunity for proclaiming the Gospel, says Harvest Pastor Greg Laurie
Harvest Pastor Greg Laurie said the fear of the virus may be worse than the virus itself.
Glasgow Archdiocese cancels Lent festival over coronavirus concerns
The Archdiocese of Glasgow has cancelled its Lenten arts festival over concerns about the coronavirus outbreak.
Ex-trans woman says doctor played down impact of medical transition
A woman who transitioned to become a man before returning to her biological sex has spoken of the "lie" she was told by a doctor about the gender reassignment process.
The Dean's Beans: Blackburn Cathedral launches its own range of tea and coffee
When Blackburn Cathedral launched its own gin two years ago, it started turning a profit in just six months. Now it's hoping to repeat that success with its new tea and coffee blends.
Church coronavirus risk still 'very low', says science chief
The Government's Chief Scientific Adviser has said that older people can continue to attend church as normal for now.
Pope livestreams Mass for people with coronavirus
Pope Francis is utilising live broadcasts to reach people affected by the coronavirus, including the vulnerable and medical workers on the frontline of the fight against the outbreak.
Four Willow Creek summit staffers have coronavirus
Four people involved with the Willow Creek Leadership Summit in Germany last month are now confirmed to have coronavirus.
Pastor tests positive for coronavirus, shook 100s of worshippers' hands in historic DC church
The pastor of a historic Georgetown Episcopal Church in Washington D.C. has become the first confirmed case of coronavirus in the district, and in an alarming development officials are now reporting that the church leader shook the hands of hundreds of worshippers during recent services.
More support for churches struggling with bat populations
Churches at risk of damage from unsustainable bat roosts are benefitting from a nationwide scheme to protect their buildings that will also enable the mammals to thrive.
Pregnant youth pastor killed, husband in critical condition after 'horrific' head-on crash
A pregnant youth pastor from Alabama and her unborn daughter have been killed, and her husband critically injured in a head-on crash at the weekend.