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Less than half of British Christians believe Jesus died on the cross for their sins
Only 46 per cent of British Christians believe Jesus died on the cross to save them from their sins, a new poll has found.
Pro-life group sues Aberdeen University claiming discrimination
A student pro-life group is taking legal action against Aberdeen University after its bid to become a recognised society on campus was repeatedly turned down.
Rowan Williams leads climate change vigil outside St Paul's Cathedral
Former Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, led protesters over the weekend in praying for the world's leaders to take tougher action on climate change.
Church appoints first permanent safeguarding chief
Melissa Caslake's appointment follows the release of a major report into safeguarding failures which the Church of England said made for "very difficult reading".
Remembering Jane Haining: The brave Scots woman who lost her life saving Jewish school girls
Jane Haining was matron at the Scottish Mission boarding school in Budapest, where many students were Jewish girls. She died in Auschwitz after refusing to leave them.
London Mayor visits newly launched Christian youth hub
The Mayor of London was the special guest at a newly launched youth hub in north-east London run by Christian charity XLP last week.
Finding healing: one woman's journey with God after the Rwandan Genocide
Twenty-five years ago, a genocide was unfolding across Rwanda, bringing the most horrifying violence and bloodshed to towns and villages. In the space of just 100 days from April to June 1994, some 800,000 Rwandans, mostly Tutsis, were to die in the Rwandan genocide. Those who survived would spend years trying to recover from the trauma they experienced.
Australian rugby to sever ties with Christian player Israel Folau over 'hell awaits' gay people comment
Australian rugby officials are set to terminate the contract of Christian player Israel Folau after he posted an image to Instagram saying that "hell awaits" gay people.
Barring gay bishops' spouses from Lambeth Conference was 'painful' but necessary, says Archbishop of Canterbury
The Archbishop of Canterbury has defended his decision to ban the spouses of gay bishops from attending a major conference next year.
Catholic Church must return to God to overcome abuse crisis, says Benedict XVI
Pope Francis' predecessor Benedict XVI has blamed the sexual abuse scandal blighting the Catholic Church on a "collapse" of moral theology and the impact of the sexual revolution.
Asia Bibi will be leaving Pakistan 'very soon' - Imran Khan
Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan has promised that Christian mother Asia Bibi will be leaving the country "very soon".
100th anniversary of Amritsar massacre is a day for 'lament', says Archbishop of Canterbury
The Archbishop of Canterbury said he was praying for healing and forgiveness as Britain and India marked 100 years since the Amritsar massacre on Saturday.
Speeding up abortions could lead to increase in terminations, pro-life group warns
A pro-life group has come out in opposition to new guidance recommending that the NHS speed up the process by which women can have an abortion.
Warwickshire council to review transgender toolkit for schools after parents complain
Warwickshire County Council has halted the use of a transgender guide for schools after parents complained.
Church body calls for release of Syrian archbishops still missing after six years
Syriac Orthodox Archbishop Yohanna Ibrahim and Greek Orthodox Archbishop Paul Yazigi have been missing ever since they were kidnapped at gunpoint outside Aleppo in April 2013.
Steve Clifford leaving Evangelical Alliance after a decade at the helm
Steve Clifford has announced he is to step down as general director of the Evangelical Alliance at the end of this year.