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Number of children addicted to anti-anxiety drug Xanax doubles
The number of children in England being treated for addiction to Xanax has doubled in the space of a year, according to new figures.
School that cancelled Christmas reverses decision after students complain
A school that called off Christmas because it had become too commercialised has backtracked on its decision after students complained.
Brexit needs to offer 'hopeful vision' for the nation, says Archbishop of Canterbury
The Archbishop of Canterbury has told peers that Britain's withdrawal from the European Union must be underpinned by hope.
'Grinch' Scottish shopping centre refuses to display nativity scene because it is 'religiously neutral'
A Scottish shopping centre is refusing to display a nativity crib to avoid offending non-Christian customers all while promoting its Christmas market.
Prince Charles praises 'inspiring faith' of persecuted Christians
The Prince of Wales has paid tribute to the faith and courage of Christians around the world being persecuted for their beliefs.
New Zealand Church apologises for its role in Maori land grabs during the colonial era
The Anglican Church of New Zealand has apologised to the Maori people of Tauranga for forced land possessions in the 1800s.
Ukraine council to meet on December 15 to form independent church: president
A Ukrainian church council will meet on December 15 in order to create an independent Orthodox church and elect its leader, President Petro Poroshenko said on Wednesday.
Euthanasia doctor in Belgium has helped 140 people to die
As Belgium's euthanasia laws come under scrutiny over the death of a woman with autism, one physician admits he has personally ended the lives of around 140 people.
Most read Bible verse of 2018 was Isaiah 41:10, according to YouVersion Bible app
Bible verse Isaiah 41:10 was the most read scripture in 2018, according to the YouVersion Bible app.
The key to witnessing to Buddhists is in the Old Testament, says former missionary to Japan
Old Testament books and passages are important when attempting to witness to Buddhists, especially those following traditional Asian Buddhism, according to a former missionary who helped plant churches in Japan.
Chris Pratt says being a parent has helped him understand the love of God
Chris Pratt shared his faith as he took part in Disneyland's Candlelight parade
Albert Einstein's 'God letter' sells at auction for $2.9m
A letter in which Albert Einstein shared his thoughts on God and the Bible has sold at auction for $2.9m.
Home Secretary Sajid Javid says Asia Bibi's safety is his 'first concern'
The Home Secretary has defended the Government's response to an appeal for asylum from the family of Asia Bibi.
Christian magistrate sacked over views on gay adoption moves forward with appeal
A Christian magistrate sacked after saying he thought it best for children to be raised by a mother and father has been given permission to appeal the decision.
Fossil fuels threaten to undermine efforts to address climate change, warns coalition
A coalition of Christian and secular development groups has welcomed the World Bank Group's new climate targets while warning that efforts will be undermined by continued investment in fossil fuels.
Pakistan's expulsion of 18 international aid agencies will hurt 11 million people, diplomats warn
Pakistan's expulsion of 18 international aid agencies will hurt 11 million aid recipients in a South Asian nation grappling with perilously low standards of education and healthcare, two Western diplomats said on Tuesday.