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Christians respond after deadly cyclone tears across Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe
Christians are providing emergency assistance to communities affected by Cyclone Idai but they also want to build resilience to help them be better prepared for when the next big storm strikes.
Francis Chan responds to criticism after being accused of appearing alongside 'false teachers'
After taking heat for speaking at a stadium event with pastors described as prosperity gospel preachers and "false teachers," Francis Chan has said he will continue to speak at events that feature people with whom he disagrees theologically.
New Open Doors report sheds light on gender-specific persecution
Persecution is not gender-blind but rather gender-specific, with different "pressure points" being applied to men and women in order to increase the effectiveness.
Can public embarrassment be good for you?
What do you do when you're faced with the intense emotional discomfort we call embarrassment?
Bewildered by Brexit? Church of England opens its doors for prayer
Brexit has become better known for dividing the nation rather than unifying it, but in an effort to change that, churches are being encouraged to get people from across the political spectrum talking - and praying - about the future of their communities and the nation.
Gunman kills three in Dutch tram, police hunt for Turkish man
A gunman shot dead three people and wounded nine on a tram in the Dutch city of Utrecht on Monday and police said they were hunting for a 37-year-old Turkish man after an apparent terrorist attack.
Funding cuts putting children at risk, says charity
Thousands of children are being put at risk as funding for crisis support continues to be scaled back, The Children's Society has warned.
Christian charities slam politicians' 'anti-aid' agenda
Britain spends 0.7 per cent of its gross national income on aid, an international target achieved under David Cameron but unpopular among many Conservatives.
NINE BEATS: How the beatitudes of Jesus speak to a broken world
If you feel something is broken, then listen for the strains of an ancient teaching that have been there all along.
Air rage concerns prompt ban on duty-free wine and spirits on flights
Britain's duty free provider is changing the rules on alcohol consumption in flights in a bid to address the growing problem of air rage, The Times reports.
Ethiopia says crashed jet's black boxes show similarities to Lion Air disaster
The crash of an Ethiopian Airlines plane that killed 157 people had "clear similarities" with October's Lion Air crash, Ethiopia said on Sunday, shown by initial analysis of the black boxes recovered from the wreckage of the March 10 disaster.
New gun laws to make New Zealand safer after mosque shootings, says PM Ardern
Australian Brenton Tarrant, 28, a suspected white supremacist, was charged with murder on Saturday.
What does it mean to be a strong Christian woman?
Submissiveness and gentility are celebrated characteristics for Christian women. So where does someone like me fit?
Couple married for 56 years die hours apart still holding hands
A Michigan couple whose family described as inseparable in life died hours apart while holding hands earlier this month.
Most Christians gave up social media for Lent - poll
As part of the observance of Lent, many American Christians are logging out of Facebook and Twitter, opting to give up social media more than any other thing, according to a recent survey.
As Xi heads to Italy, Vatican says China should not fear Church
A top Vatican official says China's government should not fear "distrust or hostility" from the Roman Catholic Church, writing amid speculation over whether President Xi Jinping will meet Pope Francis this week.