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Student cracks code of shorthand manuscripts left by Baptist 'patron saint'
Student cracks code of shorthand manuscripts left by Baptist 'patron saint'

Coded documents left by one of the founders of the modern missionary movement have been deciphered by a student at the University of St Andrews.

BBC announces 'Year of Beliefs' examining religion and ethics
BBC announces 'Year of Beliefs' examining religion and ethics

The BBC has announced a 'Year of Beliefs' in its religion and ethics programming across TV, radio and online.

Saying farewell: How do we move on when a much-loved church leader leaves?
Saying farewell: How do we move on when a much-loved church leader leaves?

I was so desperately sad to see my vicar go that I married his brother-in-law just so I could keep in touch.

Down with this sort of thing: Brexit and the politics of opposition
Down with this sort of thing: Brexit and the politics of opposition

Whether it's in the church or politics, just opposing things isn't very helpful.

Christian and Muslim charities urge prayer for Yemen, the world's 'worst humanitarian crisis'
Christian and Muslim charities urge prayer for Yemen, the world's 'worst humanitarian crisis'

After nearly four years of war, more than 14 million people are facing starvation and 85,000 children may have already died from extreme hunger since 2015.

Explainer: Who is behind the Philippines church bombings?
Explainer: Who is behind the Philippines church bombings?

Philippines security forces investigating a deadly twin bombing at a church on a predominantly Muslim southern island are zeroing in on what they say is an affiliate of the militant Abu Sayyaf Group.

Pope winds up Panama global youth gathering with huge outdoor mass

Organisers said about 700,000 people attended the closing mass of World Youth Day.

Church of England says it will give 'serious consideration' to letter opposing transgender services
Church of England says it will give 'serious consideration' to letter opposing transgender services

The Church of England has said it will give 'serious consideration' to a letter signed by over 1,600 clergy and church wardens in opposition to its latest guidance on transgenderism.

What is God's wrath? John Piper shares six things you need to know
What is God's wrath? John Piper shares six things you need to know

Desiring God founder John Piper recently gave a message about what he called "six truths" regarding the nature of God's wrath.

Philippines vows to crush 'terrorists' after church bombs kill 20
Philippines vows to crush 'terrorists' after church bombs kill 20

The Philippines vowed to destroy those behind twin bombings that killed 20 people during a Sunday church service in the country's restive south.

Heal Nepal: On World Leprosy Day, UK charity targets an ancient disease
Heal Nepal: On World Leprosy Day, UK charity targets an ancient disease

The Leprosy Mission launches today ­– World Leprosy Day – its Heal Nepal campaign in a bid to finally rid the country of the ancient disease.

Kate Hudson says she's raising her baby girl 'genderless'
Kate Hudson says she's raising her baby girl 'genderless'

Actress Kate Hudson recently revealed that she is raising her daughter "genderless" until her child decides how she wants to identify.

3 reasons why you shouldn't fear the future
3 reasons why you shouldn't fear the future

Despite scientific advancements, greater education, fewer diseases, longer life expectancy and more money and resources than ever before in history, this age is known not for its peace, but for its persistent anxiety.

When you have no prayers left
When you have no prayers left

When I'm silent, heaven still answers.

Pope condemns 'senseless and irresponsible' stigmatisation of migrants
Pope condemns 'senseless and irresponsible' stigmatisation of migrants

Pope Francis said on Friday it was "senseless and irresponsible" to stigmatize migrants and see all of them as threats to society, weighing in again on one of the most divisive issues in the United States.

Open letter urges CofE bishops to  'revise, postpone or withdraw' transgender services guidance
Open letter urges CofE bishops to 'revise, postpone or withdraw' transgender services guidance

An open letter to the Church of England's House of Bishops has called on them to 'revise, postpone or withdraw' their controversial guidance on services of welcome for transgender people.