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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.
Salvation Army urges public to be on their guard against scammers
The Salvation Army is working with Sussex Police to prevent more vulnerable people falling victim to financial scams.
Cambridge University withdrew Jordan Peterson visiting fellowship over 'proud Islamophobe' T-shirt
The offer of a visiting fellowship to Dr Jordan Peterson was rescinded because of a photograph of the academic with a man wearing a 'proud Islamophobe' T-shirt, Cambridge University has confirmed.
Churches partnering with conservation groups to connect better with nature
Churches in Scotland are being encouraged to turn their grounds into wildlife habitats with the help of conservation groups.
How Russell Crowe's 'Gladiator' body armour is being used to inspire young Christians in their faith
A prop from 'Gladiator', the movie that propelled Russell Crowe to international stardom, has found an unlikely new lease of life as a tool to inspire young Christians in their walk of faith.
Churches encouraged to stay open to make the most of the tourist season
With many people planning their summer vacations at this time of year, churches are being encouraged to stay open in the hopes of attracting more tourists through their doors.
Church defends appointment of Jonathan de Bernhardt Wood as fundraising advisor
The Church of England has defended its lead fundraising advisor after his approach to increasing donations was called into question.
Christian mother sues primary school over LGBT Pride event
A Christian mother is taking legal action against a London primary school after she says it failed to take her complaint against an LGBT Pride event seriously.
'Let my people go' - Boris Johnson tells Theresa May to 'channel Moses' to end Brexit furore
Former foreign secretary Boris Johnson was looking to the Bible for inspiration this week to end the row over Britain's exit from the European Union.
Church fears holding Catholic beliefs may soon be a 'hate crime'
A "climate of heightened sensitivity" and increasingly broad definitions of 'hate crime' are putting freedom of speech and belief at risk, the Catholic Church in Scotland has warned.
Pro-life student group wins right to affiliate at Glasgow University after threat of legal action
A pro-life student group has successfully overturned a decision to deny it affiliation at Glasgow University after threatening legal action.
Church opens its doors to community for prayer after body of Libby Squire is found
Hull Community Church has opened its doors to members of the community grieving the loss of Libby Squire after the missing student's body was found in the Humber estuary.
Police to take 'no further action' against Caroline Farrow over 'misgendering' complaint
No further action will be taken by police against Caroline Farrow, the Catholic journalist who faced being investigated after she was accused of "misgendering" the daughter of a trans rights activist.
Christians and Muslims stand together to remember victims of New Zealand mosque shootings
Christians stood side by side with Muslims on Friday as New Zealand remembered the victims of the mosque shootings a week ago.