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CofE backs campaign to reduce food waste
The government should take steps to tackle food poverty and take steps to minimies food waste, according to the Church of England.
Pope Francis is 'ready to go to Iraq', Chaldean patriarch says
Pope Francis has said he is 'ready to go to Iraq', according to a Patriarch of the Chaldean Church.
Anglicans back Pope Francis's day of fasting for Congo and South Sudan
Anglican leaders are backing a call from Pope Francis for a worldwide day of fasting and prayer for the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan.
Pakistan has banned Valentine's Day â and it's not the only country where February 14 is problematic
The celebration of Valentine's Day has been banned for the second year in a row in Pakistan after a court ruled the holiday to be un-Islamic. The country is one amongst several keen to resist the day.
John Hooper: the radical Puritan preacher burned for his faith
On this day in 1555, passionate Puritan and English Reformer John Hooper was burned at the stake for heresy. He faced his death with courage, refusing to recant his views.
'Spectacular' 2nd century Roman mosaic uncovered in Caesarea, Israel
The largest conservation and reconstruction project ever undertaken in Israel has uncovered a rare, multicoloured mosaic from the Roman period, in Caesarea National Park.
Rome's Colosseum to be lit in blood red for persecuted Christians
Rome's ancient Colosseum is to be lit in red later this month to highlight the plight of persecuted Christians around the world.
Seven church leaders in Sudan fined for resisting government
Seven church leaders in Sudan were fined this week charged with 'objection to the authorities', as Christian protest over state confiscation of churches continues.
Trump at National Prayer Breakfast: 'We are God's handiwork'
US president Donald Trump addressed the National Prayer Breakfast this morning and avoided controversy, praising the contribution of various delegates there and stressing the centrality of faith in American life.
Vue Cinema cancels 'gay cure' film screening, Christian Concern still plans to attend
Evangelical campaign group Christian Concern has hit out at the cancellation of a screening of what critics have called a 'gay cure' documentary. The group are planning to peacefully protest the cancellation tonight.
GAFCON head urges evangelical Anglicans to act on 'visible differentiation' warning
The chair of the GAFCON conservative Anglican grouping has urged evangelicals in the Church of England to act on a warning that they may distance themselves from the Church if it liberalises its doctrine of marriage and sexuality.
How these child soldiers are being released from war in South Sudan by Christian agency World Vision
More than 250 child soldiers caught up in the fighting between South Sudan's various warring factions will be released today following the successful intervention of the leading Christian humanitarian organisation World Vision as well as other aid agencies.
US evangelicals unite in high-profile ad urging political protection of refugees
Several high-profile US evangelicals have attached their names to an advertisement in the Washington Post today, urging action from President Trump and Congress on immigration policy and the protection of refugees.
Bishop of Wolverhampton blasts planned blue plaque for 'racist' Enoch Powell
The Bishop of Wolverhampton, Clive Gregory, has spoken out against plans for an iconic blue plaque commemorating the controversial late Conservative politician Enoch Powell in the city.
US ambassador: 'Religious freedom is the most important foreign relations topic today'
The US ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom, Sam Brownback, made his first public appearance yesterday addressing Muslim, Jewish, and Christians leaders gathered to discuss their shared commitment to promoting peace and protecting religious minorities in the Muslim world.
Two more priests killed in Mexico as violence continues
Two priests have been killed in Mexico as attacks against church leaders continue in the largely Catholic country.