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More women training for the priesthood in the Church of England
For the second year running, there are more women than men entering into training for ordained ministry
Study reveals the enduring popularity of traditional hymns
Despite the meteoric rise of contemporary Christian music in the last couple of decades, a new study by LifeWay reveals that the traditional hymn is still a cherished part of church worship.
Saving sex for marriage is good for us
Our television programmes, movies, songs, the whole culture promotes sexual anarchy and promiscuity.
Archbishop's concern for 'difficulties' faced by Christians at start of 10-day India visit
The Archbishop of Canterbury has spoken of the need to ensure that minority groups in India are respected as he embarks on a 10-day pilgrimage to the country.
'The world is now my parish' - the remarkable legacy of George Whitefield
Dr Nigel D Scotland speaks to Christian Today about the remarkable and enduring legacy of this 'Grand Itinerant'.
Justin Bieber: 'God is pulling me through a hard season'
Justin Bieber shared a video of himself on Instagram singing at church this week as he shared with fans that he is having a hard time.
Feeding of the 5,000 comes to Portsmouth
A Portsmouth church will be handing out 5,000 fish rolls to members of the public in a bid to get people thinking about one of Jesus' most famous miracles.
Traditional religious funerals dying out as more people choose unique send offs for their loved ones
Zoos, McDonald's Drive Thrus and golf courses are just some of the places that people are choosing over the church for their loved one's send off.
UN official warns of growing threats to religious harmony in Sri Lanka
Religious harmony is coming under increasing threat in Sri Lanka from the polarisation of communities and the spread of religious extremism, among other factors, a UN official has warned.
No single 'gay gene', study finds
A major new study analysing the genetic data of half a million people has concluded that there is no single gene that causes someone to be gay.
Baseball pitcher Blake Bivens thanks God for 'most wonderful' family days after their tragic murder
"God has a plan even though I can't see it," Blake Bivens said in the heartbreaking tribute to his wife Emily and 14-month-old son Cullen who were killed alongside her mother allegedly by a teen relative.
Business leaders trekking from Bishopthorpe Palace to Lambeth Palace for Archbishop's youth work
Ten Yorkshire businessmen will be setting off on a six-day trek and cycle next month to raise funds for the Archbishop of York Youth Trust.
Christian film 'Overcomer' opens in top 3 at box office, grosses $8.2M
The faith-themed Kendrick brothers film "Overcomer" had a strong opening, placing third at the box office its opening weekend and grossing over $8.2 million at over 1,700 theaters.
Rare Pictish stone unearthed at early Christian site in Scotland
The stone was unearthed by chance when Anne MacInnes, of the North of Scotland Archaeological Society (NOSAS), was surveying an early Christian site near Dingwall, north-west of Inverness.
Season of Creation asks churchgoers to pray and act for the natural world
Churchgoers will be donning their wellies this autumn as they do their bit to boost biodiversity in their local communities and help protect the natural world.
Bible translator killed in horrific attack by militants in Cameroon
A Bible translator in Cameroon was butchered to death on Sunday morning during an overnight attack while his wife's arm was cut off, according to a ministry source.