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Demolition of Syrian refugee homes begins despite pleas from World Vision
The Lebanese government has started demolishing the homes of Syrian refugees that do not comply with new regulations despite warnings from World Vision and other development agencies that it will put families affected at risk.
UK joins calls to Eritrea to respect religious freedom
The UK has added its voice to calls for the protection of religious freedom in Eritrea following the arbitrary arrest of Christians and the closure of multiple Catholic-run hospitals.
Hong Kong's religious leaders issue urgent call for return to peace
Religious leaders in Hong Kong have urged protesters angry over an extradition Bill to refrain from violence after the Legislative Council building was ransacked on Monday.
Church of England welcomes canonisation of John Henry Newman
John Henry Newman and other revered figures in the Catholic Church are to be canonised on October 13, the Vatican has announced.
Church of England applauded for social media charter
The Church of England's new social media charter calling for "fair and factual" engagement on the likes of Twitter and Facebook has been welcomed by Christians.
Fresh round of public hearings commences into abuse in the Church of England
A new round of public hearings begins on Monday when the Church of England will be asked more uncomfortable questions about how it handled child sexual abuse allegations.
Isn't Christianity just a bunch of outdated rules?
The irony is, as limiting as Christianity may sound, I have also found profound freedom
Trusting God when the familiar changes
As a military wife who's always moving, the longing to put down roots and to become "established" overwhelms my heart each time our zip code changes.
Parents wanting to divorce in Denmark must now take mandatory course
Parents with children 18 years or younger are required to take an online course before a divorce can be finalized.
The 8 sides of biblical wisdom
We all want to grow in Christ-like qualities. However, there are many opposites and subtle distortions that so easily entangle us.
A project to promote mutual flourishing for white, black and minority ethnic Anglicans
The Minority Anglican Project seeks to understand the experience of black and minority ethnic Anglicans in the Church of England, and how they and the white majority can flourish together.
Impact of slavery still being felt in the US today, say half of American Christians
Half of practising Christians in the United States believe that the history of slavery still has an impact on the country, according to a new report by the Barna Group.
Report reveals reality of destitution for Brits struggling to make ends meet
The debt charity, Christians Against Poverty, says a third of its clients have experienced destitution at some point, with many struggling to afford the most basic of necessities like housing and even toiletries.
Government wants to 'scrap outdated rules' on wedding venues
The Government has launched its first ever review into the laws that regulate where people in England and Wales can marry.
Scottish Government to open civil partnerships up to heterosexual couples
The law in Scotland is to be changed to allow heterosexual couples to enter into a civil partnership instead of getting married.
MPs' support for no-fault is 'disappointing', says marriage campaign group
The Coalition for Marriage called the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill a "marriage-wreckers' charter".