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UK leadership candidates launch campaigns to take control of Brexit
Several of the leading candidates to become Britain's next prime minister and take on the challenge of delivering Brexit will launch their leadership campaigns on Monday, as the crowded contest officially begins.
'The final part of the great Christian mystery' - Church leaders reflect on the meaning of Pentecost
Church leaders have shared their reflections on the meaning of Pentecost and the significance of coming together in prayer.
Thousands of Christians fill Trafalgar Square for Pentecost celebration Thy Kingdom Come
Trafalgar Square was filled with thousands of Christians from across denominations and traditions for a major Pentecost celebration at the heart of the capital today.
Foreign Secretary 'deeply disturbed' by number of Christians being persecuted for their faith
Jeremy Hunt has reiterated his commitment to addressing the global persecution of Christians in a new report from the Foreign Office on the state of democracy and human rights around the world.
15,000 Syrian refugee children at risk of being made homeless if demolition of homes goes ahead
World Vision, Save the Children and the Terre des hommes Foundation have made a desperate appeal to the Lebanese government to stop the planned demolition of homes sheltering Syrian refugees.
Push to legalise assisted suicide in Scotland is 'sinister'
The head of a Christian lobby group is urging MSPs to reject proposals to legalise assisted suicide in Scotland.
Put your Brexit differences aside and pray together for the nation, says Archbishop of Canterbury
The Archbishop of Canterbury is inviting people to put aside their differences over Brexit and come together in prayer this Pentecost.
Bear Grylls recognised in Queen's birthday honours list 2019
Chief Scout and committed Christian Bear Grylls was among those being recognised for their service and achievements in the Queen's birthday honours list.
Christian florist faces thousands in legal fees after losing court appeal in gay wedding case
The Washington Supreme Court has again ruled against Christian grandma florist Barronelle Stutzman who faces the risk of crippling fines for refusing to create floral arrangements for a same-sex wedding.
Sri Lanka's Easter Sunday attacks were meant for an international audience, but they have local consequences
Sri Lanka happened to be the stage for a play that could have been performed in so many other places across the globe. The important thing was that the world was watching.
Evolution: as a religious professor of science education, we need to rethink how we teach it
The fact is that a large number of young people are reluctant to accept evolution.
Israel Folau sues Rugby Australia over dismissal after 'hell awaits' Instagram post
Israel Folau is taking Ruby Australia to court following its decision to terminate his contract after he posted a picture to Instagram saying that "hell awaits" homosexuals and others.
Pope approves change to Lord's Prayer but UK's Catholics will stick with original
The Pope has signed off on changes to the Lord's Prayer in Italian but Catholics in the UK will continue to use the original English version for now.
Leaders of Britain and France pay tribute to bravery and sacrifice of D-Day veterans
The leaders of France and Britain paid tribute to the sacrifice of D-Day veterans on Thursday, the 75th anniversary of the largest ever seaborne invasion that opened the way for western Europe's liberation from Nazi Germany.
Ex-Vatican treasurer's child sex offence conviction should stand - prosecutor
Jailed former Vatican treasurer George Pell will find out within weeks whether his conviction on child sex offences stands, is overturned or he has to face another trial after prosecutors on Thursday urged an Australian court to reject his appeal.
Dutch Baptists on the way to merger
Two Baptist denominations in the Netherlands are making steady progress on the road to unity. After years of intense talks since 2011, their leaders recently signed a 'declaration of intention', agreeing to form one organisation in the near future.