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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.
Grudges come naturally to kids â gratitude must be taught
Our results suggested that young children must learn the principle of direct reciprocity in order to apply it.
Young people have a love-hate relationship with tech in the digital age
Today, when digital surveillance is higher than ever, there is a hollowing out of learning, a shallowness that comes with abuses of privacy and surveillance and from a loss of cherished human contact.
A picture of marital bliss? Survey finds many married couples are happy
The headlines around high divorce rates and celeb couples breaking up may be more familiar, but a Sunday Times survey has found that many married couples are happy in their unions.
Christian rights campaigner fears 'Tiananmen-style crackdown' in Hong Kong
Benedict Rogers, East Asia Team Leader at Christian Solidarity Worldwide, fears that Hong Kong is "heading for bloodshed, turmoil and tragedy on a scale it has not yet seen".
Trainee pastor, 22, tragically drowns on honeymoon days after tying the knot
Cheyenne Pernice-Hedrick, also 22, has asked for prayers following the heartbreaking death of her husband Dalton Cottrell just three days after their wedding