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Bethel Church, Redding responds to devastating Carr Fire
Bethel Church, Redding responds to devastating Carr Fire

The Carr Fire in northern California – one of several burning throughout the state – has so far claimed the lives of at least six people

How Christian leaders can help build a new Zimbabwe
How Christian leaders can help build a new Zimbabwe

Faith has a huge role to play in the future of a largely Christian country, according to Christian Aid's country manager there.

4 things you didn't know about human trafficking today
4 things you didn't know about human trafficking today

The good news is that there is hope. It is possible to end slavery and trafficking in our lifetime.

The mid-career gap: 6 reasons why it's a great time to try and change the world
The mid-career gap: 6 reasons why it's a great time to try and change the world

Most of us are familiar with the concept of a gap year, a supposedly life-changing few months in between schooling and higher education common for teenagers looking to 'find themselves'.

Modern slavery: How the church can get behind the victims
Modern slavery: How the church can get behind the victims

All across our world the tragic and barbaric slave trade continues in ever increasing numbers.

Egyptian police investigate death of Coptic bishop
Egyptian police investigate death of Coptic bishop

Bishop Epiphanius was the head of the monastery of St Macarius in Wadi El Natrun, founded in the 4th century.

US cardinal steps down amid widening sex abuse scandal

Pope Francis on Saturday accepted the resignation of Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, who has been at the center of a widening sexual abuse scandal.

Prince Charles tells IICSA of 'deep personal regret' for his support of Peter Ball
Prince Charles tells IICSA of 'deep personal regret' for his support of Peter Ball

Prince Charles has denied trying to influence a police investigation into disgraced Bishop Peter Ball.

Chester University professor to study Christian ethics of animal welfare
Chester University professor to study Christian ethics of animal welfare

Prof David Clough has been awarded the grant by the Arts and Humanities Research Council for a three-year project on the Christian ethics of farmed animal welfare.

#MeToo movement prods Southern Baptists to launch sexual abuse probe
#MeToo movement prods Southern Baptists to launch sexual abuse probe

The Southern Baptist Convention is to form a Sexual Abuse Presidential Study Group in the wake of repeated scandals and a resolution at the SBC's annual meeting in June urging action.

Trump ratchets up pressure on Turkey over jailed Pastor Andrew Brunson
Trump ratchets up pressure on Turkey over jailed Pastor Andrew Brunson

President Trump has threatened Turkey with 'large sanctions' if it does not release imprisoned pastor Andrew Brunson.

Trump thanks Kim as North Korea transfers remains of missing US soldiers
Trump thanks Kim as North Korea transfers remains of missing US soldiers

North Korea transferred 55 small, flag-draped cases carrying the suspected remains of US soldiers killed in the Korean War on Friday.

5 truths to remember when you can't understand your husband
5 truths to remember when you can't understand your husband

We want a picture perfect, Instagram-ready marriage. But sometimes real-life marriage just isn't like that.

'Farewell, Twitter': The bishop who deleted his account is a challenge to all of us
'Farewell, Twitter': The bishop who deleted his account is a challenge to all of us

A US Catholic bishop has said farewell to Twitter on the grounds that it's damaging his spiritual health.

Leprosy champion's pilgrimage across 900 years: 'This is where they prayed for people like me'
Leprosy champion's pilgrimage across 900 years: 'This is where they prayed for people like me'

An extraordinary encounter in Cambridge has seen a visitor from India bridge the 12th and the 21st centuries across 900 years of history.

Bishop Michael Curry to have surgery for prostate cancer
Bishop Michael Curry to have surgery for prostate cancer

Curry, whose sermon at the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle catapulted him to prominence around the world, said he had been diagnosed with the disease a few months ago.