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Zimbabwe churches try to broker dialogue after opposition snubs Mnangagwa talks
Zimbabwe churches try to broker dialogue after opposition snubs Mnangagwa talks

Last year's disputed election won by President Emmerson Mnangagwa only deepened political rifts.

GAFCON leader says Lambeth Conference 'will be an obstacle to the gospel'
GAFCON leader says Lambeth Conference 'will be an obstacle to the gospel'

The head of GAFCON has repeated his call to Anglican bishops to think twice before they accept an invitation to attend the Lambeth Conference in 2020.

British Pregnancy Advisory Service chief thinks UK should copy New York's radical late-term abortion law
British Pregnancy Advisory Service chief thinks UK should copy New York's radical late-term abortion law

The head of the British Pregnancy Advisory Service has said she wants to see the radical late-term abortion law passed in New York state become reality in the UK too.

Maduro needs to go, says Hispanic Christian leader
Maduro needs to go, says Hispanic Christian leader

The head of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference has added his voice to calls for Nicolás Maduro to step down as president of Venezuela.

At National Prayer Breakfast, Donald Trump says he will 'always' protect people of faith

Donald Trump promised faith leaders on Thursday that he was committed to protecting religious freedom and the dignity of the unborn.

Michael Green: A personal appreciation
Michael Green: A personal appreciation

It was with a sense of sadness that I heard of the death of Michael Green.

Church leaders to come together to discuss vision for post-Brexit Britain
Church leaders to come together to discuss vision for post-Brexit Britain

With Britain set to leave the EU on March 29, Andy Flannagan of Christian Politics said it was vital that churches work together to heal the cultural divide.

Archbishop of Canterbury leads tributes to theologian and evangelist Michael Green
Archbishop of Canterbury leads tributes to theologian and evangelist Michael Green

Tributes have been paid to Canon Michael Green who passed away on Wednesday at the age of 89.

Presbyterian Church in Ireland elects youngest ever Moderator
Presbyterian Church in Ireland elects youngest ever Moderator

The Rev William Henry is set to become the new Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland.

Children need resilience and character-building skills, not just academic grades, Education Secretary tells Church conference
Children need resilience and character-building skills, not just academic grades, Education Secretary tells Church conference

Education Secretary Damian Hinds argued that non-academic activities like rock-climbing and learning a musical instrument were just as important as academic grades for future success.

First legally non-binary person in the US reverts back to being man
First legally non-binary person in the US reverts back to being man

Jamie Shupe said he had returned to his male birth sex and now believed gender identity to be a 'fraud'.

'Thought police' warning after Portsmouth University delays Peter Hitchens talk over concerns about his views
'Thought police' warning after Portsmouth University delays Peter Hitchens talk over concerns about his views

The announcement came days after the Government issued new guidance to protect free speech at British universities over fears that debate around contentious issues like abortion and gender identity is being stifled.

Christian couple turned down as foster parents because of 'bias' against their religious beliefs
Christian couple turned down as foster parents because of 'bias' against their religious beliefs

A Canadian human rights law firm is accusing a government adoption agency of discriminating against a Christian couple who wanted to become foster parents.

Wealthy American church minister buys medieval Scottish castle
Wealthy American church minister buys medieval Scottish castle

A millionaire church minister from the US has bought a 15th century castle in the north-east of Scotland with plans to turn it from a luxury hotel into her private home.

New study to develop tests for household chemicals over fears they are harming women's fertility
New study to develop tests for household chemicals over fears they are harming women's fertility

Scientists in Scotland are embarking on a five-year study to develop tests for chemicals found in household goods over concerns that they are damaging women's fertility.

People who marry in their 20s enjoy better sleep and less stress later on in life
People who marry in their 20s enjoy better sleep and less stress later on in life

People who settle down in their 20s are more likely to get a good night's sleep in middle age, according to a new study.