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Major Christian conference to act as 'rallying cry' for churches to tackle UK poverty
The high-profile MPs David Lammy and Iain Duncan Smith will debate poverty in the UK at a conference later this month made up of church ministers, youth workers and young people organised by the Christian urban youth work charity XLP.
Bamboo toothbrushes and forks in the car: The Church of England's plastic free advice for Lent
The effort to cut environmental waste was sent to the CofE's 42 dioceses and contains a new tip for each day of Lent.
'Unseen': How this Christian charity is using a moving film to tackle Ireland's youth suicide problem
An international Christian charity, Christ in Youth, will be hosting worldwide premieres of its award-winning new film 'Unseen' which examines the effects of suicide among young people in Ireland.
'Miracle springs': What should Christians make of Fiji's healing waters?
A 'miracle spring' in eastern Fiji supposedly possesses healing properties, cited by many in the majority Christian country as a gift from God. The waters have now attracted global attention â so is it real 'healing' or a hoax?
The question no one is asking about the Tom Daley baby news
You do not have to be opposed to gay adoption to be concerned for the woman at the heart of this publicity
Bishop urges congregations to go to mosque
A Church of England bishop is urging Christians to visit their local mosque this weekend, saying it is an 'important step' in getting to know neighbours.
President Zuma's resignation a 'golden opportunity', says South African bishop: 'We have a country to build'
South Africa must seize the 'golden opportunity' of former President Jacob Zuma's resignation, to move forward and 'start afresh', the archbishop of Cape Town has said.
How faith helped restore this Olympic figure skater after battling life-threatening illness
Faith heals the soul and restores the body. This is what United States Olympic pair figure skater Alexa Scimeca Knierim and her husband-slash-partner, Chris Knierim, are able to testify after they battled a life-threatening illness by clinging on to their faith in God.
Christian school judged 'inadequate' for teaching creationism in science lessons
A Christian school teaching creationism in science lessons has been judged 'inadequate' in a damning report by Ofsted.
21 Christian martyrs beheaded by ISIS honoured at Egyptian church inauguration
Today will see the inauguration of an Egyptian church dedicated to the 21 Christians beheaded by ISIS on the Libyan coast in 2015.
Christian charity Cafod sacks former Oxfam employee linked to Haiti sexual exploitation scandal
The leading Catholic charity Cafod has sacked a staff member after it emerged that he was among former Oxfam employees accused of sexually exploiting vulnerable people in Haiti in 2011.
Florida school shooting: America must 'call on the Lord' after 17 killed in deadly attack
At least 17 people are dead in yet another horrific school shooting in the US after a teenage gunman opened fire on Marjory Stoneman Douglas high school in Parkland, Florida, with an AR-15 assault rifle.
Young people left 'deeply unhappy' by social media pressure for perfect body
The Bishop of Gloucester, Rachel Treweek, is to host a national conference next week aimed at tackling body image anxiety in young people.
Don't just give up, give to: How 40 acts of kindness can transform your Lent
What if Lent weren't focused on negatives â giving things up â but on positively affecting the world for good?
Black Panther review: Is this the most important film of the year?
Marvel's latest movie carries a weight of cultural significance like none of its predecessors.
Sovereign Grace Church hits back at 'irresponsible' Rachael Denhollander allegations
Sovereign Grace Church has hit back at allegations of abuse and cover-up by former US gymnast Rachael Denhollander, branding her accusations as 'irresponsible'.