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The narrow way: How phone control has become an essential spiritual discipline
In many ways our whole lives are on our phones these days. We don't just make calls and send texts, we organise life on our phone.
Chile's Catholic Church criticised over guidelines regarding sexual abuse
Chile's Roman Catholic Church apologised for a manual published on the website of Santiago's archbishop instructing priests and other Church workers not to 'touch the genitals of' or 'sleep with' children.
Lawyer for US pastor Andrew Brunson appeals to Turkey's highest court
The lawyer for US evangelical pastor Andrew Brunson said he filed an appeal on Wednesday to Turkey's constitutional court for his client's release from house arrest.
'Guardians of civilisations': Why the Middle East needs Christians
The story across the region is far more complex than is often told. While in some places Christians are harried and persecuted, in others they are able to minister to those in need.
Civil partnerships to be extended to heterosexual couples
Opposite-sex couples are to be allowed to enter into civil partnerships, according to Prime Minister Theresa May.
CofE starts 'Big Conversation' about clergy care
The Church of England has begun a 'Big Conversation' on ways to improve its approach to the care of its clergy.
Turkish president claims Andrew Brunson has 'dark links with terror', vows to resist US pressure for release
The case of evangelical pastor Andrew Brunson has plunged ties between Ankara and Washington into crisis.
Why supporters of marriage should welcome plans for no-fault divorce
The proposal to remove fault-based divorce meets with near universal approval from the legal profession, and also from us at Marriage Foundation.
Indonesian leader says all quake victims must be found as toll rises above 1,200
Indonesian President Joko Widodo ordered more rescuers to be sent in to find victims of a devastating earthquake and tsunami on Tuesday.
Happy marriages linked to longer life span
A recent study has found that people in happy marriages have a higher chance of living longer.
Chinese bishops to attend Vatican synod for first time
Catholic bishops from China will for the first time attend a major Vatican meeting starting this week.
We believe in miracles, Brits say
Most UK adults believe in miracles, according to a survey for the BBC â though they are not as convinced of the reality of Jesus' miracles.
Archbishop of York announces retirement
The Archbishop of York has announced that he is to retire on June 7, 2020, just short of his 71st birthday.
The work of the people: What the Ryder Cup is teaching me about leading a church
Sheer Europhilism aside, I have been struck by the way the last three days of golf have stirred my soul.
Church leaders need to move over: it's time to pass the baton to the young
The more I think about it, the more I want people like my daughter in Christian leadership â and I think that they could do it now.
Once an outcast, Patriarch Filaret is ready to lead Ukraine Church split from Russia
Patriarch Filaret was defrocked and excommunicated by the Russian Orthodox church, and accused by his opponents of being a KGB agent, having a secret family and embezzling money.