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Archbishop in 'deeply moving' visit to Sri Lankan church bombed by terrorists

The Archbishop of Canterbury has met with survivors and relatives of those killed in the devastating Easter Sunday terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka.

Suspension of Parliament: Christians weigh in

The Church of Scotland has strongly criticised Boris Johnson's plans to suspend Parliament in a bid to force through a no deal Brexit.

12-year-old deaf girl beaten and abandoned by Hindu family still won't renounce Christian faith

A 12-year-old deaf girl in India has told Open Doors USA of how she was beaten by her father and brother for attending church.

Prosperity gospel makes people have 'false hope and fear', says Benny Hinn's nephew

Following the prosperity gospel leads people astray by causing them to have "false hope" and live in the fear that if they stop giving the preacher their money, they will not experience their miracle, says Costi Hinn.

Kardashian asks pastors Chad and Julia Veach how to share faith with her kids

Kourtney Kardashian spoke with her pastors, Chad and Julia Veech, about teaching her children her faith without forcing beliefs on them, on the latest episode of her lifestyle company, Poosh.

UK's leaders 'must be honest about the costs' of a no-deal Brexit, say bishops

In an unprecedented move, over two dozen Church of England bishops have issued a joint letter expressing their concerns about the potential cost of a no-deal Brexit.

Cuban government is 'constantly besieging' evangelicals, says Church leader

Evangelicals in Cuba are coming under increasing pressure from the government following changes to the constitution earlier this year limiting the protection of religious groups.

Invitation to chair Brexit citizens' assembly is an 'unexpected privilege', says Justin Welby

The Archbishop of Canterbury has brushed off criticism about possibly heading up a new Citizens' Forum on Brexit, saying the invitation to chair the proposed assembly is an "unexpected privilege".

Christians cannot be forced to make gay wedding videos, rules US appeals court

An appeals court has ruled in favor of Christian filmmakers who had been told by Minnesota officials that they could not refuse to make videos for same-sex weddings on the grounds of religious objections.

Dozens of Christians attacked while on pilgrimage in India

Six suspects affiliated with a radical Hindu mob have been arrested on charges of attempted murder following an attack on Catholics walking a 280-mile pilgrimage.

Belief in God is bottom of the list of priorities for Gen Z

When it comes to what young Americans value most, religion trails far behind hard work, community and tolerance, according to new research.

Church leaders back calls for protection of free school meals after no-deal Brexit

Celebrity chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, academics, charity representatives and Church leaders have come together to warn that the health of millions of children will be put at risk if the food supply to schools is not protected after a no-deal Brexit.