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Children among the fatalities in Tanzania church stampede
Children among the fatalities in Tanzania church stampede

At least 20 people, including children, were killed in a stampede at a church service in Tanzania on Saturday.

Church leaders set out list of concerns ahead of Irish elections
Church leaders set out list of concerns ahead of Irish elections

In a call to "put people first", the Archbishop of Armagh, Eamon Martin, and Auxiliary Bishop of Armagh, Michael Router, spoke of their concerns around the lack of affordable housing, long waiting times for medical treatment, a surge in drug-fuelled crime and gang violence, Brexit and the dignity of life from conception to death.

Last seminarian held by kidnappers has been killed
Last seminarian held by kidnappers has been killed

Michael Nnadi, 18, was one of four students to be abducted by armed assailants from a Catholic seminary in Kaduna state last month.

Faith leaders stand together after Streatham attack
Faith leaders stand together after Streatham attack

Faith leaders have spoken of the need to stand together after another terrorist incident in London on Sunday.

The lessons in faith I learned from my baby
The lessons in faith I learned from my baby

It is a brand new year and I have been reflecting on what I learned the past year. Interestingly, because I had been staying home to look after my little one, I had learned a lot from him.

In maiden speech, newly elected MP says faith helped him deal with suicidal thoughts
In maiden speech, newly elected MP says faith helped him deal with suicidal thoughts

Stuart Anderson, the newly elected MP for Wolverhampton, opened up in his maiden speech to Parliament on Thursday about how his faith helped him when he was struggling with suicidal thoughts.

Three doctors cleared of unlawful killing in landmark euthanasia case
Three doctors cleared of unlawful killing in landmark euthanasia case

Three doctors in Belgium have been cleared of wrongdoing in a landmark euthanasia case for the country.

Franklin Graham says he's still 'looking forward' to preaching the Gospel in the UK despite multiple cancellations
Franklin Graham says he's still 'looking forward' to preaching the Gospel in the UK despite multiple cancellations

Franklin Graham is determined to press ahead with his UK preaching tour this summer despite multiple venues pulling out.

Matt Redman releases new album 'Let There Be Wonder'
Matt Redman releases new album 'Let There Be Wonder'

Matt Redman says he wants to see more Christians declare the name of Jesus and "not just speak generically about who God is" as he launches his new album.

Woman who wants to transition 7-year-old son loses second court case
Woman who wants to transition 7-year-old son loses second court case

A Texas woman who wants to transition her 7-year-old son into a girl has been defeated in a second court hearing.

Asia Bibi tells story of death row ordeal and eventual freedom in new memoir
Asia Bibi tells story of death row ordeal and eventual freedom in new memoir

The memoir Enfin Libre, or Finally Free, has been published in French by Éditions du Rocher and is co-written by French journalist Anne-Isabelle Tollet.

Church leader's plea for unity after the UK enters a new era outside the EU

Writing in the Yorkshire Post, Dr John Sentamu said it was important for the nation to accept that the Brexit debate was over and now spend the new decade working towards a common vision.

Kim Kardashian West's daughter Chicago sings 'I love you' to Jesus
Kim Kardashian West's daughter Chicago sings 'I love you' to Jesus

"Keeping Up with the Kardashians" star Kim Kardashian West shared a video of her 2-year-old daughter, Chicago, singing her "favourite" worship song.

Dozens of Christians convicted of terrorism are released from prison in Pakistan
Dozens of Christians convicted of terrorism are released from prison in Pakistan

An anti-terrorism court in Lahore has acquitted and ordered the release of 42 Christians previously imprisoned for rioting after two churches in Pakistan's largest Christian neighborhood were bombed in 2015.

Time to move beyond divisions on Brexit day - Church leaders

Church leaders called for unity and kindness as Britain formally leaves the European Union.

Franklin Graham says cancellation of UK evangelistic events is 'spiritual warfare'
Franklin Graham says cancellation of UK evangelistic events is 'spiritual warfare'

Franklin Graham has asked for prayer as he remains determined to see through his planned UK tour despite multiple venues backing out.