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'Enough is enough': Head of Church in Jerusalem warns of attempts to drive Christians out of Old City
The peace of Jerusalem is being undermined along with open access to the holy Christian sites by a trend in Israeli politics whose outcome, if left unchecked, would be 'catastrophic,' the head of the Church in Holy City has warned.
Tower Hamlets council rubbishes claims about 'white Christian' girl placed with Muslim foster parents
Allegations made about a 'white Christian' girl placed with Muslim foster parents have been rubbished in a report by the council that made the placement.
More UK cathedrals targeted for Luther-style protest warning Church 'in crisis' over gay relationships
A pressure campaign targeting cathedrals around the UK is spreading off the back of the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation.
Christian charity Mercy Ships documentary wins top broadcasting award
'The Surgery Ship' follows life aboard the world's largest non-governmental hospital ship, the Africa Mercy.
Supernatural wonder in a secular age: What Christians can learn from 'Stranger Things'
The spooky, nostalgic and thoroughly charming 'Stranger Things' returned to audiences last week, with season two of Netflix's surprise hit airing in time for the Hallowe'en season. Some Christians might be suspicious of horror and drama that delves too far into darkness, but they should be rest assured that this show is nothing to fear. 'Stranger Things' isn't just quality entertainment, but a provocative and spiritually wise fable for a secular age.
Fresh calls to decriminalise abortion to be discussed in Parliament
Fresh calls to decriminalise abortion will be discussed in the House of Commons next week as MPs mark the 50th anniversary of the 1967 Act that first permitted terminations under some circumstances in the UK.
Churches in India ordered to stop worship services amid fresh crackdown
Police and officials in the Tamil Nadu state in India have ordered 10 churches to halt worship services, according to Morning Star India.
Former megachurch pastor Perry Noble announces divorce from wife Lucretia
Perry Noble, the former leader of NewSpring Church in South Carolina is getting divorced.
Pope Francis is fostering 'confusion' in the Church, says senior Catholic theologian before quitting
A senior Franciscan theologian has resigned his role advising US Catholic bishops on doctrine after writing to the Pope over the summer and attacking the 'chronic confusion' of Francis's pontificate.
Rowan Williams and Christian Aid lead charge against banks who profit from 'climate chaos'
Rowan Williams has urgently questioned the morality of British banks profiting from projects which cause climate change and called for them to shift their investments away from fossil fuels 'that contribute to climate chaos'.
The 'healthy' foods that are actually bad for you
People are making more of an effort to eat healthy nowadays, and many have trained themselves to feast on a salad and water instead of indulging in a big and juicy hamburger with coke.
Church challenged over drag queen competition for LGBTQIA kids
The participants were encouraged to dress up in their best drag costumes, and the church even crowned a drag king and drag queen.
Little Richard turns back on omnisexual lifestyle after accepting Christ
Little Richard used to call himself an "omnisexual" - a person with diverse sexual propensity - but now the iconic musician says he was wrong to indulge in "unnatural affections" such as same-sex relationships
Roman stables in area where Jesus preached are unearthed by family after digging in their garden
Ever wondered about the place where Jesus Christ preached in Israel? Jesus' life has been an object of curiosity and wonder for many people, but a little piece of the mystery was unraveled recently when a family digging in their garden unwittingly discovered complex underground stables believed to be the very place where Jesus shared His message.
Shocking sexual images displayed in full view of children in Toronto subway stations
The photos showing gay men engaging in sexual activities were intended for a public health campaign called #TheSexYouWant.
Church of England urged to face up to sexual harassment in its own ranks
The Church of England is being urged to face up to allegations of sexual harassment and abuse in its own ranks and take a lead to tackle the issue.