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Hunger still plagues Zimbabwe a year after cyclone
Hunger still plagues Zimbabwe a year after cyclone

Millions of people are still struggling as a result of widespread food shortages a year after a devastating cyclone swept through Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe.

Supreme Court won't hear appeal against London's first abortion clinic buffer zone
Supreme Court won't hear appeal against London's first abortion clinic buffer zone

Pro-life campaigners said it was a "sad day" for vulnerable women.

European Court of Human Rights refuses to hear case of pro-life midwives
European Court of Human Rights refuses to hear case of pro-life midwives

Swedish midwives who are opposed to performing abortions on the grounds of their consciences have been told that the European Court of Human Rights will not hear their case.

Worship artist Steffany Gretzinger says motherhood has brought her closer to God
Worship artist Steffany Gretzinger says motherhood has brought her closer to God

Gretzinger told the Deeper Worship Intensive conference that when she became pregnant with her daughter Wonder, she feared she might not have enough time to live fully for God. In the end, things worked out the other way round and she became even closer to God as a result of becoming a mother.

Methodist Church asks ministers to think of the vulnerable in new coronavirus guidance
Methodist Church asks ministers to think of the vulnerable in new coronavirus guidance

The Methodist Church has issued new coronavirus guidance asking ministers to think about who the vulnerable people in their community might be.

Christian farmers in Nigeria learn how to connect faith with their work
Christian farmers in Nigeria learn how to connect faith with their work

Wycliffe Bible Translators is helping Christians in an agricultural community in rural Nigeria understand how their farming connects with their faith.

Christian group welcomes £11.6m Betway fine
Christian group welcomes £11.6m Betway fine

CARE spokesman James Mildred welcomed the "tough line" taken by the Gambling Commission on Betway but said there were wider challenges in the betting industry that still need to be addressed.

The sin of self-hate
The sin of self-hate

In an age of social media, Photoshop, and Victoria Secret models, there is a silent expectation placed on young people from the beginning of their lives. Although no one is explicitly saying we have to look a certain way, there are judgments placed upon those that don't look 'right'.

Pastor sister of actor Matthew Broderick tests positive for coronavirus
Pastor sister of actor Matthew Broderick tests positive for coronavirus

The Rev Janet Broderick, sister of actor Matthew Broderick, has tested positive for coronavirus.

Can we make our Easter more ethical?
Can we make our Easter more ethical?

The Ivory Coast supplies around 40% of the world's cocoa and yet over half of the country's cocoa farmers live below the poverty line. Tearfund ambassador Will Torrent wants that to change. The key, however, lies in the hands of consumers.

Chancellor's Budget prompts concerns over inequality and vital services
Chancellor's Budget prompts concerns over inequality and vital services

Mark Russell, Chief Executive of The Children's Society, welcomed the extra support for local authorities in light of the coronavirus outbreak but warned that more needs to be done to support struggling councils and protect children's services.

Vatican closes St Peter's Square and Basilica to tourists
Vatican closes St Peter's Square and Basilica to tourists

During his livestreamed General Audience, the Pope thanked "men and women of goodwill who are praying - united together, no matter the religious tradition to which they belong".

Rowan Williams joins call for prayer and action on climate change
Rowan Williams joins call for prayer and action on climate change

The former Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, led prayers at a climate change protest in front of the Houses of Parliament on Wednesday ahead of a major UN summit taking place in Glasgow later this year.

Worship artist Jeremy Camp says loss of first wife to cancer was 'hardest part' of his life
Worship artist Jeremy Camp says loss of first wife to cancer was 'hardest part' of his life

"I Still Believe", the romantic movie based on Jeremy Camp and his late first wife Melissa, opens in US cinemas this Friday, but the worship artist admits it's brought back lots of painful memories.

New Christian coalition launched to support the bereaved
New Christian coalition launched to support the bereaved

A new coalition of Christian organisations has been launched to support churches of all denominations in caring for the bereaved.

Archbishops tell churches to be prepared for 'all reasonable eventualities' in updated coronavirus guidance
Archbishops tell churches to be prepared for 'all reasonable eventualities' in updated coronavirus guidance

Church of England clergy are to suspend the use of the shared chalice during Communion and encourage worshippers not to shake hands during the Sign of the Peace under revised coronavirus guidelines.