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'Jerusalem' voted UK's favourite hymn
Jerusalem beat enduring favourites like How Great Thou Art and Amazing Grace to top the poll of Songs of Praise viewers.
'Abusive' flows of money robbing poor countries of $416bn a year - Christian Aid
The development agency said that money earned, transferred or used around the world illegally or by abusing laws was robbing poor nations of revenues worth $416bn a year.
Academics retract article claiming religious children are less generous
A scholarly article that claimed children raised in religious households were less generous than children raised in nonreligious households has now been retracted.
'It's time for the church to get serious about mental health,' says Jarrid Wilson's widow
The wife of pastor Jarrid Wilson, who committed suicide earlier this month, has pleaded with the church to work hard at becoming a place that is "a little bit safer for people".
Poldark star joins cast of new movie about the life of Jesus
Aidan Turner, star of The Hobbit and hit BBC TV show, Poldark, is the latest cast member to be confirmed for a new movie about the life of Jesus.
Over 800 healthcare professionals voice opposition to new Northern Ireland abortion laws
Over 800 healthcare professionals have outlined their opposition to new abortion laws due to come into effect in Northern Ireland next month.
Court ruling in support of euthanasia in Italy is 'deeply concerning'
A court ruling effectively legalising euthanasia and assisted suicide in Italy is "deeply concerning and disappointing", a pro-life campaign group has said.
Churches and Christians urged to pray for the media
As journalists increasingly find themselves in the political crossfire in the heated Brexit debate, a guide to help churches and Christians pray for the media has been produced by Christian group Christians in Media.
Heaven and Hell are real, and we're going to one of them
In all of my idealistic hopes for eternity, I simply can't stray from the fact that Heaven is real, and Hell is too.
Faith for the tired mama
In the cycles of feeding, sleeping, nappy changes, cuddles and the occasional household chore, where does a tired mama find faith?
New guidelines could lead to increase in abortions, fear pro-life campaigners
New guidelines from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) could lead to more women choosing to have an abortion, pro-life campaigners have warned.
Hungarian husband and wife team move to Shetland to help with church shake-up
A Hungarian minister and his family have arrived in Shetland to help the Church of Scotland as it continues to undergo huge changes in the face of declining membership.
Seafaring group welcomes release of UK-flagged tanker Stena Impero seized by Iran
Christian seafaring charity Stella Maris has welcomed reports that the UK-flagged tanker seized by Iran is once again on the move.
Language in Brexit debate has become 'unacceptable', say bishops
Church of England bishops have called for people on all sides of the Brexit debate to "speak to others with respect" after a week in which the Prime Minister came under fire over his comments on Britain's withdrawal from the EU and a number of MPs revealed they had received threats.
Hillsong worship leader who suffered brain aneurysm allowed to go home
Chelsea Lee Taylor, the Hillsong worship leader who suffered a brain aneurysm last month, is being allowed back home to continue her recovery.
Court says transgender man who gave birth must be 'mother' on child's legal documents
A transgender man who recently gave birth has been told by a UK court that he cannot be named as the 'father' on his child's legal documents.