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Church organist coaching scheme launched to keep the tradition alive
A church organist coaching scheme has been launched across Wales in a bid to keep the tradition alive.

After a year of Ebola in the DRC, faith leaders have a key role to play
Hundreds of faith leaders are being trained in the Democratic Republic of Congo to help prevent the spread of Ebola as the outbreak continues to bring heartache and uncertainty to the country.

Bishop-designate Rose Hudson-Wilkin 'very proud' of Prince Harry for speaking out about racism
Bishop-designate Rose Hudson-Wilkin has commended the Duke of Sussex for speaking out about "unconscious bias" and racism in society.

Muslims save Christian workers from attack by militants in north-east Kenya
The intervention of Muslims has been credited with saving the lives of around 20 Christian workers on a construction site in northeastern Kenya.

Human trafficking victims are 'women crucified', says Pope
The Pope has called on individuals and institutions to play their part in ridding the world of the "disgusting vice" of human trafficking and prostitution.

Heartbroken villagers hold vigil for murdered church volunteer
A quiet village in Hertfordshire has been left heartbroken after the murder of a local woman who was an active churchgoer and volunteer.

'Tragic' lack of support for victims of modern day slavery puts them at further risk, says Christian group
Christian campaign group CARE has welcomed the call from charities asking the Home Office to extend support for victims of modern day slavery beyond 45 days.

Christian inmate claims it took threat of legal action for NHS Trust to provide Sunday services
A convicted rapist who became a Christian in prison has claimed that repeated requests for Sunday worship services were only granted after the threat of legal action.

Schools must not cave in to secularist pressure over religious assemblies, says C of E's education chief
The Church of England's chief education officer has defended the place of collective worship in schools following the launch of a legal challenge by two parents in Oxfordshire who claim that their children are being religiously indoctrinated by Christian school assemblies.

Court rules Katy Perry's Dark Horse was copied from Christian rap song
Katy Perry has lost her court case against Christian rapper Flame, ending a protracted copyright dispute that was first raised in 2014.

Joshua Harris' separation from wife and faith is 'hard to hear', says megachurch he used to pastor
The megachurch formerly pastored by I Kissed Dating Goodbye author Joshua Harris has asked Christians to pray that he finds "redemption and restoration" after he revealed he was separating from his wife and had fallen away from the faith.

Dominic Raab must stand up for Hong Kong's freedoms, says Christian rights campaigner
The UK must be "bold" in standing up for the freedom and autonomy of Hong Kong, says Benedict Rogers, East Asia Team Leader at Christian Solidarity Worldwide.

Housing estate plans put secluded community of nuns at risk, say campaigners
Locals are rallying around a community of nuns in West Malling whose secluded way of life is being threatened by plans to build a new housing estate next door.

Christian street preacher to receive £2,500 payout from Met Police after wrongful arrest
A pastor who had his Bible confiscated as he was handcuffed and taken away in a police car after preaching on the street in London has been awarded £2,500 for wrongful arrest.
'Tread carefully' with the Irish border, church leader warns PM
The bishop of a diocese that straddles the border between Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic has warned Boris Johnson to "tread carefully" with his Brexit plans.

'I Kissed Dating Goodbye' author Joshua Harris now says he is no longer a Christian
"The information that was left out of our announcement is that I have undergone a massive shift in regard to my faith in Jesus," the former pastor wrote in an update to Instagram