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How churches are solving holiday hunger
Trussell Trust figures published last week highlight the increased use of foodbanks during July and August with children who would otherwise have access to free school meals often being forced to go hungry.
'The Lord is their refuge': 7 Bible verses about the poor
The Bishop of Burnley has said that the Church of England's approach to mission is 'almost entirely focused on the needs and aspirations of the wealthy'. So what does the Bible say about the poor?
John Mark Comer: Why you shouldn't plant a church in your 20s
John Paul Comer planted a church aged 23. Now 37, he is still a church leader, teacher and author, although he wouldn't advise starting that young.
'This is our village': How local Christians and a Catholic charity are rebuilding an Iraqi community brick by brick
Iraqi Christians returning to a historically Christian village in their country, Bartella on the Nineveh Plains, havedescribed rebuilding their community in interviews with the Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) reported by the website Zenit.
This old spiritual practice is making a unexpected comeback. Why?
Why are 21st century Christians returning to this very old spiritual activity?
Christians against a godless state? Another evangelical takes his conscience to court
An evangelical Christian former magistrate who publicly opposed gay adoption was more concerned about his 'publicity campaign' than his position as an NHS trust director, a tribunal has heard.
Bishop's anger at middle-class Church: 'The poorer you are, the less we value you'
The Church of England's approach to mission is 'almost entirely focused on the needs and aspirations of the wealthy', according to the Bishop of Burnley.
Another victim of violence: Mexican priest dies after attack during Mass
A Catholic priest who was attacked while celebrating Mass in Mexico City in May has died in hospital.
Catholic bishop says no movement on women priests, despite nun conducting a wedding
A Canadian bishop has moved to damp down speculation that his diocese is paving the way to women's ministry in the Roman Catholic Church.
'God knows your suffering': Justin Welby prays for South Sudan's refugees in Uganda
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, prayed yesterday with South Sudanese refugees in northern Uganda, which is home to a nearly million fugitives from a four-year civil war in the world's youngest nation.
Theologian NT Wright: vulnerable young people will pay the price of 'gender confusion'
One of the world's leading evangelical theologians has described the 'confusion' over gender identity as, 'a modern and now internet-fuelled, form of the ancient philosophy of Gnosticism.'
Anglican splits over sexuality: Now Uganda's archbishop confirms he won't attend October's Primates meeting
The Archbishop of Uganda, Stanley Ntagali, has said that he will not attend the next gathering of Anglican Primates in October because of divisions over sexuality issues.
Episcopal Church wins court victory in long-running battle with conservatives
The long-awaited and complicated ruling means the diocese will not be allowed to keep its $500million worth of Church property.
Pew survey: American Muslims believe Trump is hostile to them
A major new study into the attitudes of Muslims in America has concluded that many are worried by the Presidency of Donald Trump.
Dwight McKissic defends staying in Southern Baptist Convention after fellow black minister announces departure
The black pastor who introduced a resolution condemning the alt-right at the Southern Baptist Convention's (SBC) annual meeting in June has set out why, despite the denomination's initial failure to pass it, he is staying in the Southern Baptists.
What does the Bible say about being a mom and going to work?
Is it wrong to be a Christian, a mom and go out to work each day?