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Do we need a new 'Alfie's Law'?
Few can have been unmoved by the desperately sad case of Alfie Evans, who died yesterday after the courts overruled his parents' wishes and allowed Alder Hey hospital to withdraw life support.
Northerners shut out of being clergy by biased Church of England, says Bishop
Aspiring clergy from the north of England are shut out by a biased Church of England due to their 'broad northern accents', according to the Bishop of Burnley, the Rt Revd Philip North.
Christians dominate 'American Idol' Top 10; Finalists glorify God in the singing contest
Six contestants in the Top 10 are proudly Christians. Will they all advance to the next round?
Joyce Meyer speaks about the time she forgave her father's sexual abuse and led him to Christ
Despite her parents' treatment, the Christian author shared to her ministry why she still provided and forgave them.
New research suggests daily exercise could help the heart to regenerate
The study found a link between daily exercise and the regeneration of heart muscle cells
Eliminating meat from diets could prevent premature deaths, new research suggests
Abstaining from meat could cut premature deaths in the U.S. by a third each year, according to a recent study from Harvard University.
Israeli forces kill four Gaza border protesters, wound 600
Israeli troops shot dead three protesters along the Gaza border on Friday, Gaza medics said, hours after the United Nations human rights chief criticised Israel for using 'excessive force' against demonstrators.
Alfie Evans dies following withdrawal of life support
Alfie Evans, the 23-month-old toddler whose grave illness drew international attention, died early on Saturday, his father said in a Facebook post.
'Gay cake' case: Ashers Bakery appeal to be heard by Supreme Court next week
Ashers Bakery's 'gay-cake' case will hit the Supreme Court next week as the UK's top judges make a historic first visit to Belfast.
What is ministry really like? CofE intern scheme triples in three years
A scheme offering young people experience of ministry in the Church of England has more than tripled in size over the past three years, according to a report published today.
Thy Kingdom Come: Westminster finale to close global prayer event at Methodist Central Hall
This Sunday will see an ecumenical gathering at London's Methodist Central Hall as a finale to the global missional prayer movement Thy Kingdom Come.
Nigeria: 39 dead in latest Fulani attack as churches plan nationwide protest
At least 39 people have died in yet another attack by Fulani herdsman on Christians in Nigeria's Middle Belt.
Evangelist fights back after Rwanda radio station loses licence for calling women 'evil'
An American-owned Christian radio station in Rwanda has had its broadcasting licence revoked after allegedly referring to women as 'evil' on air.
'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.