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Review: The Evangelical Alliance's 'Transformed' transgender resource
What to do with transgender people? It's one of those very modern issues that evangelical Christians face with bewilderment.
Mark's Gospel: Driving home for Christmas
When we draw back the curtain to reveal the whole Bible story we realise Mark's account still captures the significance of the coming of Jesus.
Group close to pope urges California's Governor Jerry Brown to commute all death sentences
Brown, who once trained to be a priest of the Jesuit order, will leave office after completing his current two terms on January 7, when Governor-elect Gavin Newsom is sworn in.
Ukraine president welcomes moves to Church independence
President Petro Poroshenko said on Thursday Ukraine was on the cusp of securing its own independent church, snapping centuries-old ties to a Russian clergy that Kiev accuses of meddling in its affairs.
Niger orders closure of Marie Stopes clinics
Niger has become the second African country to take action against abortion provider Marie Stopes International in recent weeks.
People shouldn't be branded bigots for questioning transgenderism, says MSP
An SNP leader has called for civility in the debate on transgenderism as the Scottish government weighs up radical changes to the law.
Bishop of Worcester defends Church of England against push for disestablishment
The Bishop of Worcester has defended the continued establishment of the Church of England against calls for Britain to become a secular state.
Evangelical Alliance guide aims to help churches understand transgender
The Evangelical Alliance has produced a guide to help churches grappling with the transgender issue.
'Unruly' young boy charms crowd â and pope â at papal audience
A young deaf boy took centre stage at a solemn papal audience yesterday â to his mother's horror and the pope's amusement.
Stop going to church, Philippines president tells his people
Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte has urged people to stop going to church and said they could build their own chapels instead.
Conservative, Catholic Chile approves landmark transgender law
Chilean President Sebastian Pinera on Wednesday signed into law a bill allowing people over the age of 14 to change their name and gender in official records.
Israeli artist beats Gaza rockets into Hanukkah lamps
The clang of hammer on metal and the roar of a blowtorch can be heard long before you walk into Israeli metal sculptor Yaron Bob's workshop.
Exorcist sees 'demonic' influences in Celine Dion's new gender neutral kids clothing line
CELINUNUNU claims that it 'liberates children from the traditional roles of boy/girl'
Christian singer unapologetic about accepting White House invitation to perform at tree lighting ceremony
The 41-year-old "Do Something" singer is expected to be the only Christian music artist to perform at the National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony Wednesday night. He said he was invited after traveling to Washington, D.C. several times for various events such as performing at the National Prayer Breakfast.
Theresa May brushes off reports that she blocked Asia Bibi asylum offer
The Prime Minister has dismissed reports that she blocked an offer of asylum to a Pakistani Christian woman being hounded for her faith.
Buildings lit up red in solidarity with persecuted Christians
The Vatican and the British Houses of Parliament were lit up red on Wednesday in a mark of solidarity with Christians around the world being persecuted for their faith.