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Game of Thrones star Jerome Flynn 'changed forever' after meeting child soldiers in South Sudan
English actor Jerome Flynn says the stories he heard from war-scarred children being helped by World Vision in South Sudan were "almost too painful to bear".
Church of England bishops say the 'tide is turning' on harmful online content
"It's about time that social media companies are held responsible for their content and are accountable for their actions," the Bishop of Gloucester, Rachel Treweek, has said after the Government unveiled plans to impose substantial fines on websites that fail to take action against "online harms".
Scottish MSPs come out in opposition to assisted suicide after poll reveals broad support
Scotland will be "sending out mixed messages" if it moves to legalise assisted suicide, MSPs have warned.
Malaysian human rights inquiry says police were behind pastor's disappearance
An inquiry into the disappearance of a pastor in Malaysia two years ago has pointed the finger at religious authorities and the police.
Church-backed app receives over 900 reports of possible slavery at car washes
The Safe Car Wash app, launched by the Church of England and Catholic Church in England and Wales, received over 900 reports of possible modern day slavery in the first five months alone.
Brunei's draconian new laws don't just affect gay people, Christians are at risk too
As the backlash grows over Brunei's new gay stoning laws, some Christians are wondering why there isn't more outcry about the threat of death to the country's Christian community.
How a simple scheme has transformed giving at one church
A scheme being rolled out across the Church of England to simplify giving has led to a 10 per cent increase in donations at one County Durham Church.
Church Army leader Mark Russell to head up The Children's Society
Mark Russell is to join The Children's Society as its new CEO after 12 years at the helm of Church Army.
Celebrated composer John Rutter lifts hearts and voices at Bradford Cathedral
English composer and conductor John Rutter CBE was at Bradford Cathedral earlier this month to share some snippets from his decades in choral music.
Churches rally in London's Trafalgar Square against the devastation of knife crime
Churches have come together with the Ascension Trust to hold a major rally in London calling for an end to knife crime.
Iraq church leader pleads with UK Government to help rebuild devastated Christian town
An Archbishop in Iraq is pleading with the UK Government to help rebuild a Christian town that was devastated by the Islamic State.
Situation for India's Christians is 'worsening year on year'
After a steady decline in conditions for India's Christian minority in recent years, there are fears that things may be about to get worse if the ruling BJP holds onto power in the forthcoming election.
Leaving the EU without a deal would be 'reckless', says Church leader
The Government will be putting communities and the most vulnerable at risk if it allows the UK to leave the EU without a deal, a leader in the Church of Scotland has said.
Bishops and campaigners want Westminster Abbey to cancel nuclear deterrent service
The Bishops of Colchester and Chelmsford are among those objecting to the service being held to "recognise 50 years of continuous at sea deterrent"
Church of England safeguarding group admits 'failure to respond compassionately' to abuse victims
A major independent review into abuse within the Church of England "makes for very difficult reading", its body responsible for safeguarding has said.
Priest apologises for public burning of Harry Potter books
A priest in Poland has apologised after staging a public burning of Harry Potter books.