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Christian ex-MP Fiona Onasanya struck off as solicitor
Shamed former Labour MP Fiona Onasanya, who was convicted of perverting the course of justice to avoid a speeding charge, has been struck off as a solicitor.

World Vision launches major drive to find new sponsors for 1,000 girls in poverty
The #1000Girls campaign has the ambitious goal of seeing 1,000 more girls in poverty sponsored by the time of the International Day of the Girl on October 11.

What do we do when we've lost the passion for Christ we once had?
Whilst I've never experienced walking out on God; like many I've experienced low ebbs in my Christian journey.

Winning people, not arguments
Paul praised the Athenians on their good intent and didn't humiliate them. This is how he won people.

After U-turn on homosexuality, 'I Kissed Dating Goodbye' author Joshua Harris joins Pride Parade
Joshua Harris, author of I Kissed Dating Goodbye, recently announced he that he was no longer a Christian, was separating from his wife of 21 years, and now believes in equal marriage.

Turkish president lays foundation stone for country's first new church since 1923
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has laid the foundation stone for what is reportedly the first new church building to be constructed in Turkey since it became a republic in 1923.

'Undemocratic' IMF needs to open leadership to global south countries, says Christian Aid chief
The effectiveness of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in tackling climate change and furthering development is being compromised by its "undemocratic" leadership structure, the head of Christian Aid has said.

Christian rights groups urge caution in response to reports of Leah Sharibu's death
Open Doors and Christian Solidarity Worldwide are continuing to hope that the Christian teenager is alive following reports that she has been killed by her captors.

Understanding Christians' climate views can lead to better conversations about the environment
I interviewed Christians from many different denominations and found that they don't all think alike when it comes to the environment. Some reject environmentalism, some embrace it, and others modify it to fit their beliefs.

Prayer, praise and a picnic at Pembroke Castle
Families are being invited to Pembroke this September for a packed day of worship and prayer within the walls of the town's spectacular castle, all for free.

Zimbabwe Church leaders decry attempted abduction of opposition members
Members of the Zimbabwean opposition narrowly escaped an abduction attempt during a political discussion panel, Church leaders in the country have said.

Bishop of Blackburn to lead clergy training in Africa
The Bishop of Blackburn, Julian Henderson, and his wife Heather are heading to Africa next week to lead clergy training.

Grieving Dayton community sings 'Amazing Grace' at vigil after second mass shooting over the weekend
The US has been left reeling by two mass shootings in one weekend after a gunman opened fire in a Walmart in El Paso, Texas on Saturday only to be followed less than 24 hours later by another deadly rampage in Dayton, Ohio.

Church of England invests in sports outreach in major drive to attract newcomers to church
The Church of England is launching a major drive to attract new people to church through sporting activities.

Christian pro-democracy campaigner urges Trump to re-evaluate his position on Hong Kong
Christian pro-democracy campaigner Joshua Wong has expressed his disappointment over US President Donald Trump's comments on the Hong Kong protests.

Hispanic Christian leader pleads with political leaders to 'depoliticize' immigration after deadly El Paso shooting
A leader in the Hispanic Christian community has urged US political leaders to embrace a "fact-based approach" to immigration after 20 people were killed in a mass shooting a few miles away from the US-Mexico border.