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Brad Pitt no longer an atheist
Actor Brad Pitt, who has publicly declared himself an atheist for years, has now said that he was just being "rebellious" when professing that he didn't believe in God.
China harvesting organs from religious minorities
The Chinese government has murdered "hundreds of thousands" of members of the Uighur Muslim minority and the Falun Gong religious group to harvest their organs, a human rights lawyer has claimed.
Sugary drinks tax is working â now it's time to target cakes, biscuits and snacks
Initial results suggest such taxes have the potential to reduce consumption of sugar and so may help to reduce obesity, diabetes and dental decay in the future.
Ireland's Church leaders 'gravely concerned' by 'imposition' of abortion legislation
The leaders of Ireland's main Churches have criticised the "imposition" of radical new abortion in Northern Ireland by Westminster MPs.
Pro-life group denies harassment of Stella Creasy after graphic billboard is pulled
The campaign group behind a controversial anti-abortion billboard pulled hours after it went on display in Walthamstow has denied harassing Labour MP Stella Creasy.
Sajid Javid's Islamophobia clarification is 'a moment of common sense'
Christians have welcomed comments from Sajid Javid clarifying his views on Islamophobia following concerns over a proposed definition.
Christians urged to pray for the persecuted church throughout November
Release International is calling on Christians in the UK and Ireland to pray for the persecuted church throughout the month of November.
As China clamps down on religious minorities, church leadership is growing
China's tightening grip on religious minorities has had an unexpected consequence: the growth of church leadership.
'Many people are not celebrating' - human rights concerns raised on China anniversary
As China marks 70 years of Communist rule with lavish celebrations, others are raising concerns about the lack of freedom in the country.
Rise in the number of schools ignoring religious education laws
There has been an increase in the number of schools failing to meet UK legal requirements around religious education provision, new research has revealed.
Pro-life group defends anti-abortion posters targeting Stella Creasy after huge backlash
A pro-life group has defended a series of graphic posters aimed at rallying opposition against Labour MP Stella Creasy's abortion views.
Manchester City Council consulting on abortion clinic buffer zone
Manchester City Council is consulting on plans to implement a buffer zone around an abortion clinic that will restrict the activities of pro-life volunteers.
Archbishops' movement inspiring Christians worldwide to pray for friends and family
An ecumenical movement launched by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York has inspired a fresh wave of prayer among Christians for their loved ones.
America's evangelicals are more concerned about healthcare than abortion and religious liberty - study
In the study by LifeWay Research, concerns over healthcare far outweighed abortion and religious liberty, two issues typically regarded as key battlegrounds in the US culture wars.
Destroyed Christian businesses in Syria given new lease of life
When the fighting was over in Aleppo and life started to return to the city, many people found their livelihood destroyed. However, for some of them, vital help was not far away.
Christian actress sues theatre after being fired over Facebook comments
A Christian actress is suing her former agency and the theatre where she had a starring role in the musical, The Colour Purple, before being let go over Facebook comments expressing a biblical view of homosexuality.