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'I am Mindanao': How a Christian charity inspired an online anti-extremist campaigner
A 21-year-old student from the Philippines has credited child development charity Compassion with inspiring the creation of his popular anti-extremism social media campaign.
In the US, it's Christians who lead the way in combatting poverty, study finds
Christians lead the way in all categories of charitable giving and concern and the more hope they have for ending poverty, the more likely they are to fight it.
The Korean summit: Not just diplomacy, an answer to prayer
The meeting between North Korea's Kim Jong UN and South Korea's Moon Jae In today is already being hailed as historic.
Charlie Gard's parents call for law change after watching Alfie Evans case with 'heavy heart'
Charlie Gard's parents, whose campaign to save their terminally ill baby spread around the world last year, have called for a change in the law to give parents more control over the care of their children.
Rebel angels: is this the greatest description ever of Satan in hell?
A mere £10, paid on this day around 350 years ago for what's recognised as one of the finest works in the whole of English literature, seems a little unfair.
'A good death'? Bishop Graham Tomlin on Alfie Evans, Christian healing and why the church must defend the NHS
Last night in London an Anglican Bishop joined healthcare professionals to discuss the NHS, Christian 'healing', Alfie Evans and why believers might need to rethink suffering and death.
Paul Ryan fires House chaplain because he was 'aligned with Democrats'
The chaplain for the US House of Representatives has been forced to step down amid accusations he was 'aligned with Democrats'.
Ecclesiastes 8: Real understanding, true contentment
You would think that having tried to understand the difficult question of how to live in a corrupt society Solomon would have had enough.
Alfie Evans: Liverpool archbishop backs Alder Hey hospital as dad says he wants to 'build bridges'
The Catholic bishop of Liverpool has backed Alder Hey hospital's treatment of terminally ill baby Alfie Evans amid fierce criticism from his supporters.
Publication of Bill Hybels' books suspended after misconduct allegations
Two publishers have suspended publication of books by Christian author Bill Hybels, following allegations of misconduct against the US pastor.
Too much sugar while pregnant affects babies' intelligence and memory, study finds
Experts found more evidence of the adverse effects of sugar in babies and pregnant moms in this latest study.
Kendrick Lamar celebrates Pulitzer Prize win with a visit to the Vatican
The rap superstar won the prestigious award for his album "Damn," which had a religious theme.
Who is 'the fool' in Proverbs? 7 types of modern day folly
There's no character trait the Bible condemns more than folly. The fool â particularly a target in the book of Proverbs â is a pitiful creature, who deserves no respect and should he shunned for the harm he does.
New Bible board game takes children on a 'pilgrimage to paradise'
A new Bible-based board game challenges players knowledge of Scripture in a fun, challenging and even morally formative 'pilgrimage to paradise'. A sort of Christian 'snakes and ladders', is this the game your kids (or you) have been waiting for?
Prayers for Toronto victims pour in after van plows down dozens, killing 10; 'God will use evil for good,' bishop says
The world watched in horror this week as a man plowed his van into dozens of pedestrians in Toronto on Monday 23 April, injuring 15 and killing 10. Since then, prayers have been pouring in from across the world, and one bishop has described what happened as a wake up call.
Senior gay cleric Jeffrey John shortlisted to be bishop in Scottish Episcopal Church
A senior gay cleric has been shortlisted as a bishop for the eighth time.