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Christian Aid appoints former UN official as new chief executive
Christian Aid has appointed former United Nations official Amanda Khozi Mukwashi as its new chief executive.

Star Wars: The Last Jedi â should I take my kids?
The big question facing most parents is not whether the film is any good, but if it's suitable for kids or not. Should you give in to pester power, or hold firm with the official age guidance?

Favourite for new Bishop of London backed church thanksgiving services for same-sex couples
A bishop who called for celebration services for same-sex couples is favourite to be named the next Bishop of London in the coming days, Christian Today can reveal.

No more war: A 15-year-old orphaned in DRC's militia conflicts speaks out
War is at the root of all the troubles. I knew some girls who joined the militia. They were my age, or even younger than me. They went off to battle to kill people.

George Bell review: Justin Welby refuses to apologise as row over 'innocent until proven guilty' rages
The Archbishop of Canterbury is being urged to apologise for tarnishing the reputation of a deceased bishop without sufficient evidence he was guilty.

World Evangelical Alliance meets Pope Francis for religious freedom discussions
Pope Francis has met delegates from the World Evangelical Alliance including general secretary Bishop Efraim Tendero for a discussion majoring on issues of religious freedom and social justice.

George Bell verdict: Church's botched handling unfairly destroyed reputation of bishop
The Church of England 'rushed to judgment' and smeared one its most revered figures in its botched handling of abuse allegations, a damning review today reveals.

'I am so lonely I sometimes want to die': The scandal that's a challenge to the Church
I stumbled across loneliness. People in my congregation told me how they sometimes didn't see a living soul all week.

3 tips on how to teach your kids to pray
One of the responsibilities of Christian parents is to raise children who love to talk to God.

3 things only a Christian husband can do to his wife
My fellow husbands, how we love our wives motivate them to come closer to God.

5 Bible verses to read at bedtime the night before Christmas
Many of us have been busy with good food, great gifts, fun with family and friends, and a break from work. Now, it's time to think of Christ, the very reason Christmas exists.

3 ways to grow in Christ-likeness this Christmas
We've got to ask God for a heart that loves the people that He loves.

3 good and Godly ways to start the new year
The New Year signals for us the start of another chapter in our lives.

5 Bible verses for everyone spending Christmas on their own and away from loved ones this year
Not everyone will be surrounded by the people they love at Christmas and for them, it could feel like a tough season rather than a joyous one.

3 promises couples expecting a baby can hold on to
Here are some of God's promises to you and your unborn children.

How would Jesus spend His New Year's Eve?
Many of us would throw a party. But would Jesus?