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Bill Hybels: Evangelical hypocrisy and lessons for us all
What can Christians learn from the accusations of impropriety that Bill Hybels is facing?
'God has a dad's heart': Pope Francis in emotional encounter with boy who's non-believing father died
Pope Francis had a moving encounter on the outskirts of Rome yesterday with a young boy whose father had died and who wanted to know if his dad would go to heaven as he was a 'good man' despite being a non-believer.
Detained US pastor Andrew Brunson says 'I want truth to come out' as trial begins in Turkey
The American pastor Andrew Brunson yesterday denied allegations of links to a group accused of orchestrating a failed military coup in Turkey, at the beginning of a trial that will now be delayed for three weeks.
What life is really like for Christians in a North Korean prison
'The crematorium was so small and there were so many dead bodies that we had to cut the dead bodies into small pieces with an axe.'
Britain should do more for Commonwealth countries on climate change, says Christian Aid
A report by development charity Christian Aid has found that the Commonwealth's richer nations are doing less than poorer ones to address climate change.
Rowan Williams to launch church campaign for tax justice
Former archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams is to help launch a new Christian campaign for tax justice tomorrow.
Pastor Andrew Brunson trial begins with US religious freedom envoy Sam Brownback in court
US pastor Andrew Brunson goes on trial in Turkey today facing up to 35 years in jail after being accused of aiding a terrorist group held responsible for the failed coup last July against President Tayyip Erdogan.
Church leaders warn Guernsey could become 'experiment in social change' by legalising assisted dying
Church leaders in Guernsey have said they oppose the introduction of assisted dying ahead of a vote in the island's parliament next month on a bill backed by Guernsey's chief minister.
Richard Chartres: How the Commonwealth can tackle the scourge of trachoma
Imagine being in excruciating pain every time you blink. Imagine this pain lasting several years until eventually you lose your eyesight.
Protests after two Christians are shot dead outside church in Quetta, Pakistan
A Christian protest is under way in Quetta after the terrorist killing of two Christians yesterday near a church by four unidentified gunmen in the city in Pakistan's Balochistan province.
UK's 10 biggest faith groups unite in push for Commonwealth diversity
The leaders of Britain's largest faith groups have united in a 'a display of religious unity' to highlight the importance of ethnic diversity in the Commonwealth.
The cost of war versus the cost of inaction: Why Christians are divided on Syria
The sceptical majority is backed by not only most â though not all â Quakers, who are traditionally pacifist, but also the Methodists, the Church in Wales, Syrian church leaders and, according to some reports, Pope Francis.
Theresa May told to resolve Windrush crisis as MPs and bishops step up pressure
Ministers are facing heavy criticism from church leaders and MPs today over their handling of thousands of long-term immigrants who now face deportation after decades in the UK.
Struggle with cynicism? Here's how you might just beat it
The truth is that if you want to look for it, there's plenty wrong with every church, every charity, and every Christian.
British church leaders and peers meet with Syrian officials hours after bombing
British peers and church leaders met with Syrian government officials just hours after the UK struck the regime's chemical weapons stores on Saturday morning.
Neville Lawrence takes 'hardest' decision to forgive son Stephen's racist murderers, credits Christian faith
The father of Stephen Lawrence has forgiven his son's racist murderers thanks to his Christian faith in the hardest decision of his lifetime ahead of the 25th anniversary of the killing.