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Angola's government targets thousands of churches for closure, obstructs protests
According to the government figures, there are over 4,000 unregistered churches. The police are now locking down all these churches, and accessing them can lead to prosecution.
2,000-year-old ring discovered bearing name of Pontius Pilate
A ring discovered 50 years ago has reignited excitement among archaeologists after new research revealed a possible connection to Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor of Judea who tried Jesus.
Bible inscribed by Einstein fails to find a buyer at auction
It had been expected to go for up to $300,000, but a Bible inscribed by Einstein failed to find a buyer when it was put up for auction at Sotheby's on Friday.
God has given every person a guardian angel 'to help them in life', says Pope
Pope Francis has told sick children visiting the Vatican that they could always talk to their guardian angel in times of difficulty.
Advent campaign shows children how Christians are taking aid to the world's most remote places
Mission Aviation Fellowship is helping thousands of school children learn more about communities in need around the world and how a fleet of small planes is making all the difference.
Mission to Seafarers expands into Panama after signing historic agreement
Mission to Seafarers has become the first seafaring welfare charity to operate in Panama after signing a deal with the Panama Maritime Authority.
Peers say UK's position on Asia Bibi is a 'serious betrayal'
Peers have strongly criticised the Government over its handling of Asia Bibi's plea for asylum.
Rohingya refugees should only return when the conditions are right, says Christian Aid
Christian Aid has said that any return of Rohingya refugees from Bangladesh should take place on a voluntary basis and only when it is safe to do so.
Belgium launches criminal investigation into doctors who euthanised 38-year-old woman with autism
Authorities in Belgium have launched a criminal investigation into a group of doctors who euthanised a 38-year-old woman with autism.
The slave trade is real and we need modern-day abolitionists
The problem of slavery is far from historic and the need for abolitionists is greater than ever.
Christian charity is Centre of Excellence for Sports Ministry
A charity impacting thousands of young people throughout Gloucestershire has been recognised as the first Centre of Excellence in the UK for its exciting new concept of Sports Ministry.
Philip Mounstephen consecrated Bishop of Truro at St Paul's
The new Bishop of Truro, Philip Mounstephen, was consecrated today at St Paul's Cathedral by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby.
Government-funded project teaches school children about different faiths
Lord Bourne was in Luton on Thursday to take part in a project that is bringing together school children of different faiths.
Church of Scotland signs up for Thy Kingdom Come
The Church of Scotland has joined the global prayer initiative Thy Kingdom Come, set up by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York in 2016.
School funding 'crisis' is leaving head teachers stressed, bishop warns
Tight budgets are leaving school head teachers feeling stressed and like 'they have nowhere to turn', the Bishop of Worcester has warned.
Church leader welcomes calls for probe into soaring funeral costs
A Church of Scotland minister has warned of the 'scourge of funeral poverty' after a government department said on Thursday that it was considering launching a probe into soaring funeral costs.