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Chocolate Easter eggs are fuelling Britain's obesity problem, says group
Retailers are being urged to stop pushing chocolate Easter eggs early in the year because of concerns that it is contributing to Britain's obesity problem.
'Shameful' number of British children living in poverty
There has been "no progress" in tackling the "appalling" number of children across the UK who are living in poverty, The Children's Society has said.
Number of religious marriage ceremonies falls to an all time low
Weddings are becoming increasingly secular as new figures from the Office for National Statistics reveal that the percentage of religious ceremonies in the UK has fallen to a record low.
Coalition for Marriage voices disappointment after vote on sex and relationships education in Parliament
The Government has been accused of being "obsessed with trying to force ever younger children to learn sex and relationships" after MPs this week approved the expansion of sex and relationship lessons that will teach primary-age school children about LGBTQ relationships.
Pope pulled hand away from worshippers because of 'hygiene' concerns - Vatican spokesman
There's a very simple explanation to why the Pope shunned the kisses of worshippers last Wednesday, says Vatican spokesman Alessandro Gisotti: hygiene.
For the women who escape the clutches of Boko Haram, stigma and heartache awaits them back home
Militant group Boko Haram is responsible for thousands of deaths in Nigeria. But there is a different kind of suffering that has been inflicted upon countless women and their families.
As Brexit uncertainty continues, Church of Scotland launches prayers for God's leading
The Moderator of the Church of Scotland General Assembly has issued a new prayer in light of the ongoing uncertainty over Brexit as MPs appeared to remain in deadlock despite Theresa May's offer to quit.
Justin Bieber says God's grace is 'reliable' as he works on some 'deep rooted issues'
Justin Bieber said in an update to fans on Monday that he was "very focused on repairing some of the deep rooted issues" he is struggling with but that God's grace is "reliable"
Katy Perry says church helped her get a guitar when her family had no money
Katy Perry teared up in a recent episode of American Idol as she told one young contestant how the church bought her a guitar when her family didn't have any money.
Don't abuse our MPs, pray for them, says Archbishop of Canterbury
The Archbishop of Canterbury has issued an appeal for civility as MPs try to find a way to end the deadlock over Brexit.
Concerns for free speech after police investigate man over transgender tweets
The Catholic journalist at the centre of a "misgendering" row with a trans charity has warned of "Orwellian times" after a man was questioned by police for a second time for retweeting a limerick about transgender people.
'Wit and wisdom' from Russell Brand and Frank Turner at this year's Greenbelt
This year's Greenbelt Festival is taking place under the banner of 'Wit & Wisdom' and the eclectic line-up includes TV personality Russell Brand, singer-songwriter Frank Turner and controversial Lutheran pastor Nadia Bolz-Weber.
Cambridge has made itself a 'laughing stock' over handling of Jordan Peterson visiting fellowship - church minister
"The prophecy of George Orwell" is being fulfilled at Cambridge University after it withdrew the offer of a visiting fellowship to Dr Jordan Peterson over a photograph, Free Church minister David Robertson has said.
How churches are being used to save the lives of mothers and babies in Togo
In Togo, West Africa, one in 20 babies do not live to see their first birthday but churches are playing a vital role in turning around that devastating statistic.
Faith communities need to listen to victims of domestic abuse, says Church Moderator
Domestic abuse will only be eradicated if people, including members of faith communities, are able to speak about the issue openly, the Moderator of the Church of Scotland General Assembly has said.
Greece angry after Turkish president says Hagia Sophia could be turned into a mosque
Turning the former Byzantine cathedral Hagia Sophia into a mosque would be an "insult" to Christians, the Greek government has said.