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California couple accused of starving and chaining 13 children are 'devout Christians', claims family
California couple accused of starving and chaining 13 children are 'devout Christians', claims family

A couple accused of starving their 13 children and chaining them to beds had so many kids because it was God's calling on them, the children's grandparents are claiming.

Evangelicals 'deeply worried' as Bolivia cracks down on Christian meetings
Evangelicals 'deeply worried' as Bolivia cracks down on Christian meetings

Evangelical and other Christian groups across Bolivia are being put on high alert amid warnings that a new law could ban religious groups from sharing their faith.

Church of England looks to millennial 'creatives' for digital ideas
Church of England looks to millennial 'creatives' for digital ideas

The Church of England is turning to millennial 'creatives' to boost its online reach as regular church attendance is replaced with digital engagement.

Bomb threats, sex scandals and protests: Pope Francis faces trouble in South America
Bomb threats, sex scandals and protests: Pope Francis faces trouble in South America

Pope Francis heads to South America today for a visit that is supposed to be about peace, supporting indigenous people and protecting the environment. But instead he has facing bomb threats, protests and anger about clerical sex abuse.

'I am not a racist' says Trump as evangelicals torn on whether to back under-fire President

The President of the United States was forced to defend himself, insisting he is 'not a racist' after a a foul-mouthed rant about Haiti and African immigrants was attributed to him.

More than half of Brits pray, including fifth of non-religious people
More than half of Brits pray, including fifth of non-religious people

More than half of British adults pray, a new survey has revealed, including a fifth of people who actively say they are not religious.

Bath Abbey's pew row rages on: Heritage charity launches last ditch attempt to save them
Bath Abbey's pew row rages on: Heritage charity launches last ditch attempt to save them

A last-ditch attempt to save the pews in Bath Abbey is being launched by a heritage charity after permission was given to replace them with folding chairs.

Russell Moore leads Christians rebuking Donald Trump over foul-mouthed rant about immigrants

Donald Trump lashed out at immigrants from 'shithole' countries in a foul mouthed rant on Thursday, according to sources at a White House meeting.

Donald Trump cancels UK visit over 'bad deal' embassy
Donald Trump cancels UK visit over 'bad deal' embassy

Donald Trump has cancelled a visit to London next month, blaming the 'Obama administration' for what he described as a 'bad deal' on a new US embassy in the UK.

Can Donald Trump – or anyone else – make a difference for Christians in the Middle East?
Can Donald Trump – or anyone else – make a difference for Christians in the Middle East?

Christian persecution across the Middle East has been one of Donald Trump's foreign policy themes attracting enthusiastic support from his nominal evangelical advisory board. But Michael is sceptical.

Andy Savage scandal: Highpoint Church leader dropped from conference speaker line-up
Andy Savage scandal: Highpoint Church leader dropped from conference speaker line-up

The scandal around Andy Savage's abuse is developing pace with the lead pastor at Highpoint Church, where Savage works, being removed from the speaking line-up of an upcoming Christian conference.

Tearfund urges Theresa May to spend overseas aid money in environment clean up
Tearfund urges Theresa May to spend overseas aid money in environment clean up

Michael Gove is under pressure to use the government's aid budget to help clean up pollution.

Open Doors 2018 World Watch List: Christians in Egypt and Turkey targeted in 'unprecedented' spike in persecution
Open Doors 2018 World Watch List: Christians in Egypt and Turkey targeted in 'unprecedented' spike in persecution

Christians in Egypt experienced an unprecedented spike in persecution last year, a watchdog's annual report claims, with more than 200 people driven from their homes and 128 killed.

 Scottish Episcopal Church slams rebel clergy's revolt over controversial appointment
Scottish Episcopal Church slams rebel clergy's revolt over controversial appointment

The Scottish Episcopal Church has hit back strongly at rebel clergy who protested at the appointment of their new bishop.

Cabinet reshuffle: Why Justine Greening's departure could be good news for faith schools
Cabinet reshuffle: Why Justine Greening's departure could be good news for faith schools

Justine Greening's departure as education secretary and Damian Hinds' appointment could represent a significant shift for faith schools in the UK, particularly Catholic schools.

John Worboys and God: How the Church works in Britain's prisons
John Worboys and God: How the Church works in Britain's prisons

Why John Worboys becoming a Christian is not as unlikely as it might seem.