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Kerala bishop charged with raping a nun
Bishop Franco Mulakkal of the Diocese of Jalandhar was charged with raping a nun of the Missionaries of Jesus congregation in Kottayam.
Nigerian Christians murdered in Fulani attacks
At least 27 people have died following recent attacks by Fulani militants on mainly Christian communities in northeast Nigeria, according to World Watch Monitor.
Pumpkins can be heroes: New Halloween resource from World Vision
As Hallowe'en approaches next month, churches around the UK are gearing up to provide wholesome alternatives to the emphasis on the dark side of the season.
Child-free by choice: Why it can be something to celebrate
My sister has chosen not to have children and chosen not to be a mother.
Pope pays tribute to victims of Nazis, Soviets in Lithuania
Pope Francis paid tribute on Sunday to Jews killed by the Nazis and victims of murder and deportation by the Soviet KGB.
Good news from the edge: Why I'm excited by ministry in the suburbs
'Do you realise that people die of boredom in the London suburbs? It's the biggest cause of death amongst the English in general.'
Down's Syndrome test is a 'slippery slope', warns Evangelical Alliance
The Evangelical Alliance UK is urging caution before a new pre-natal Down's Syndrome test is made more widely available.
Coalition for Marriage 'very disappointed' by plans to introduce no-fault divorces
The Coalition for Marriage has urged the Government to reconsider changes to the law that would allow no-fault divorces.
Protests greet Franklin Graham during visit to Britain for 'Festival of Hope'
LGBT activists and protesters displayed rainbow flags in the city of Blackpool to protest American evangelist Franklin Graham and the three-day "Festival of Hope."
Cuban president arrives in US on a mission to end decades-old trade embargo
Cuba's new president, Miguel Diaz-Canel, arrived in New York on Sunday for his first trip to the United States, where he will denounce the decades-old U.S. trade embargo on his country at the U.N. General Assembly, state-run media reported.
Last charity ship rescuing migrants off Libyan coast loses its registration
The Panama Maritime Authority has revoked the registration of search and rescue ship Aquarius 2 in a move that means there will be no charity rescue ships off the Libyan coast in the near future unless the vessel can find a new flag to sail under.
The lying voices of the enemy â and how to tell a different story
It's normally the middle of the night when the enemy's lies shout loudest in my ear.
Let justice roll down like waters: Why the social gospel is the Gospel
What do we think the good news â the gospel â is? Is it a purely spiritual message? Or a radical manifesto for those who need it most?
CofE won't ride to Wonga's rescue
The Church Commissioners, who handle investments for the Church of England, have pulled out of talks around buying the loan book of payday lender Wonga.
Pope accepts resignation of two more Chilean bishops following abuse scandal
The decision brings to seven the number who have stepped down since a sexual abuse scandal swept the nation's Roman Catholic Church.
The gift of silence: How to pray without words
The times when I have most felt the desire to pray have also been the times when words have felt too small, too hollow, too empty.