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After surviving breast cancer, this Christian woman has come up with a new programme to help other trauma sufferers
After surviving breast cancer, this Christian woman has come up with a new programme to help other trauma sufferers

Despite the difficult times, Bami's faith helped during her cancer fight. 'Being able to call on God anytime day or night was the source of the peace that got me through the difficult times.'

700 child refugees from South Sudan every week: 700 World Vision bears on St Paul\'s stairs
700 child refugees from South Sudan every week: 700 World Vision bears on St Paul's stairs

Seven hundred teddy bears were placed on the steps of St. Paul's Cathedral today as part of a campaign by the international children's charity World Vision (WV) to highlight the plight of child refugees, 700 of whom are crossing the border from South Sudan into Uganda every week.

Justin Bieber knocks down photographer with his car as he leaves LA church
Justin Bieber knocks down photographer with his car as he leaves LA church

A church visit has turned into a press-packed collision for Justin Bieber; the pop star knocked down a photographer as he drove away from a Beverly Hills church last night. The paparazzo was taken to hospital for his injuries.

The wisdom of John Stott: 9 quotes from a giant of 20th century evangelicalism
The wisdom of John Stott: 9 quotes from a giant of 20th century evangelicalism

John Stott, who died today in 2011, was one of the great figures in 20th century evangelicalism.

Most US Muslims feel unwelcome there – but 9 in 10 are still \'proud\' to be American
Most US Muslims feel unwelcome there – but 9 in 10 are still 'proud' to be American

Most American Muslims report feeling unwelcome in US society, are dissatisfied with the direction of the country and are worried about Donald Trump. However, nine in 10 are proud to be American, still believe in the 'American Dream', and have seen a dramatic shift in their acceptance of homosexuality.

Palestinians celebrate as Israel removes barriers from Jerusalem mosque following bloody clashes
Palestinians celebrate as Israel removes barriers from Jerusalem mosque following bloody clashes

Israel last night removed all security from Jerusalem's al-Asqa mosque, following intense protest and one of the bloodiest clashes with Palestine in years. Palestinians gathered this morning to celebrate.

Controversial Muslim feminist plans to open liberal mosque in the UK
Controversial Muslim feminist plans to open liberal mosque in the UK

A Muslim feminist who triggered death threats and fatwas by founding a liberal mosque in Berlin, is planning to open a similarly inclusive place of worship in the UK as part of a 'revolution' in Islam.

Women horrified by installation of urinals in New York City school\'s female bathroom, call it \'a crime waiting to happen\'
Women horrified by installation of urinals in New York City school's female bathroom, call it 'a crime waiting to happen'

Footage shared on Facebook shows two urinals in a female bathroom in a public school in New York City.

Pastor who banned rainbow flag emoji from his Facebook page is forced to flee after receiving death threats
Pastor who banned rainbow flag emoji from his Facebook page is forced to flee after receiving death threats

Pastor Rich Penkoski has faced a severe backlash over his ban from members of the LGBT community. While most just protested by posting the rainbow emoji to his page, some have made threats of violence.

She was naked, her hair in the Egyptian style, when the Babylonians destroyed Jerusalem
She was naked, her hair in the Egyptian style, when the Babylonians destroyed Jerusalem

New evidence of the Babylonian destruction of Jerusalem has been found at the City of David.

White evangelicals worry more about personal health than terrorism and mass shootings
White evangelicals worry more about personal health than terrorism and mass shootings

Health is the main worry among white evangelicals, with 75 per cent worrying about a personal health crisis. That is compared to 66 per cent who worry about being the victim of a terrorist attack and just 38 per cent who worry about being the victim of a mass shooting.

Be amazed afresh at the wonder of Holy Communion!
Be amazed afresh at the wonder of Holy Communion!

How Holy Communion gives us a panoramic picture of God's saving activity in the cross of Christ, and our absolute dependence upon that.

\'Close to my heart\': Pope Francis sends approving email to nun who ministers to trans gender people
'Close to my heart': Pope Francis sends approving email to nun who ministers to trans gender people

Pope Francis has approvingly replied to an email from a nun who works with transgender women, saying he holds thewomen who are trying to escape prostitution and abuse 'close to my heart'.

US churches are known for feeding the poor and hungry – but most \'good deeds\' go unnoticed
US churches are known for feeding the poor and hungry – but most 'good deeds' go unnoticed

American Christians are known for feeding the hungry and giving clothes to the poor, but many of their other 'good deeds' go unnoticed to the average American, a new study suggests.

Why the gospel made me give up fast fashion
Why the gospel made me give up fast fashion

Does where our clothes come from matter to God?

Reaching the unreached: these people are trying to make God\'s love known throughout the world
Reaching the unreached: these people are trying to make God's love known throughout the world

Scripture Union has launched The 95 Campaign to address a situation where the vast majority of children and young people in England and Wales choose not to go to church.