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Creationist Ken Ham re-invited to speak at University of Central Oklahoma
The University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) has decided to re-invite Christian creationist Ken Ham to present his views at the institution, after he was dis-invited last week.
Indian bishops condemn rise in religion-based hate crime
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI) has spoken out against the dangers of a Hindu-nationalist agenda and 'monoculturalism'. It comes alongside a recognition by the Indian government of a spike in religiously-motivated hate crime.
'Now is the time': Vineyard Worship on diversity, discipleship and redefining success
'The Vineyard has always done worship. But we can't just sit back and do what we've always done.' The director of Vineyard Worship UK and Ireland tells Christian Today about breaking the mould, redefining 'success' and pointing the next generation of leaders to Jesus.
Character counts: What really makes us who we are?
On a precious day in a hired lecture hall at a medical school where I had gone to church under protest I realised with precise clarity that there was a God.
Telltale internet message may have foreshadowed Florida school massacre
New details about the troubled background and gun ownership of the suspect, Nikolas Cruz, emerged as he appeared in court to face formal charges of carrying out the second-deadliest mass shooting at a public school in US history.
Mexico diocese evacuates nuns from ultra-violent city after multiple killings
A Catholic diocese in southern Mexico has withdrawn all of its nuns from the violence-ridden city of Chilapa, following the killing of two of its priests earlier this month.
Now Desmond Tutu has resigned as Oxfam ambassador
He resigned yesterday as an ambassador for the aid agency saying he was 'deeply disappointed' about the charity's handling of a sex scandal.
Chronic shortage in Religious Education teachers could fuel prejudice
Religious Education is facing a chronic shortage in teachers, prompting warnings of an increase in prejudice and stereotyping because pupils will grow up with knowing about other faiths.
Pope Francis regularly meets with 'annihilated' sex abuse victims, Vatican confirms
Pope Francis regularly meets with victims of sexual abuse, the Vatican has confirmed, after a record was released of a conversation the pope had with Jesuits in Peru in which he revealed he holds the meetings with survivors on Fridays.
Vatican denies ex-Pope Benedict suffering 'paralysis'
The Vatican today denied a magazine report suggesting former Pope Benedict was suffering a debilitating 'paralysis' that threatened to end his life imminently.
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.