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CARE backs Tory peer's call for clampdown on gambling ads
A Christian social policy charity has backed a Conservative peer who has called for a clampdown on gambling advertising during live sporting events.
Former bishop Heather Cook seeks early release from prison
Former Episcopal Church bishop Heather Cook, who ran over and killed a cyclist while she was texting and driving drunk, could be freed from prison as early as next month if an appeal succeeds.
Trump's evangelical supporters hail Kavanaugh confirmation
Evangelical backers of President Donald Trump have hailed the Senate's confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh as a Supreme Court justice on Saturday.
Climate change panel issues 'final call' on global warming as global disaster threatens
Their report says the world is heading for a rise of 3 degrees C above pre-industrial levels and that this needs to be kept to 1.5C in order to avoid catastrophic change.
Christians arrested, churches closed in Myanmar rebel clampdown
Separatists in Myanmar have closed churches and detained church leaders in a clampdown on Christian activities.
Narnia goes to Netflix: streaming giant to produce versions of classic stories
Netflix is to develop a 'Narnia universe' based on the classic CS Lewis novels for children.
Now US National Council of Churches calls for Kavanaugh to step aside
The US National Council of Churches has made an extraordinary statement calling for the withdrawal of Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court.
DEC launches national appeal for Indonesia earthquake and tsunami survivors
Over 1,300 people are confirmed dead and 200,000 people are in urgent need of clean water, food, medical care and shelter.
Pope Francis' popularity takes a hit over handling of sex abuse crisis
Confidence in Pope Francis' handling of his church's global sex abuse crisis has plummeted among US Catholics, according to a new Pew Research Center poll.
Petrol-head priest appointed as artist-in-residence to Aston Martin
An Anglican priest, artist and classic car fan has landed a dream job combining all his enthusiasms.
Sudan releases thousands of Bibles held for years in shipping containers
A shipment of Bibles believed to have been held in a Sudanese port for six years has been cleared for distribution.
'Guardians of civilisations': Why the Middle East needs Christians
The story across the region is far more complex than is often told. While in some places Christians are harried and persecuted, in others they are able to minister to those in need.
Civil partnerships to be extended to heterosexual couples
Opposite-sex couples are to be allowed to enter into civil partnerships, according to Prime Minister Theresa May.
CofE starts 'Big Conversation' about clergy care
The Church of England has begun a 'Big Conversation' on ways to improve its approach to the care of its clergy.
We believe in miracles, Brits say
Most UK adults believe in miracles, according to a survey for the BBC â though they are not as convinced of the reality of Jesus' miracles.
Archbishop of York announces retirement
The Archbishop of York has announced that he is to retire on June 7, 2020, just short of his 71st birthday.