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Michael Gove: We must preserve creation through God's gift of creativity
Gove, a Roman Catholic, quoted extensively from Pope Francis' encyclical Laudato Si, which calls for Christians to work for social and environmental justice.
Christmas luxuries bottom of the list as Brits head to Black Friday sales
Half of shoppers are focused on buying Christmas gifts that people will find useful or have specifically asked for this year.
Western countries are not doing enough to stop global surge in violence against religious minorities - report
Western nations are failing to help the world's religious minorities as they grapple with a surge in violent attacks and intimidation, a new report has claimed.
American man killed by remote tribe was trying to tell them about Jesus
An American man speared to death as he tried to make contact with a remote tribe was attempting to share the Gospel with them.
Hillsong Church says documentary into Frank Houston's sex abuse is 'misleading'
Hillsong has issued a statement refuting claims made in an Australian current affairs show about the church and founder Brian Houston over his handling of sex abuse committed by his father while he was an Assemblies of God minister.
Bishop of London launches new app to help people get the most out of Advent
The Bishop of London and Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge have partnered to launch a new app helping people to celebrate the season of Advent.
Faith leaders urge zero-emissions energy target as risks from global warming rise
In the UK, more than 200 MPs and peers have signed a cross-party letter calling for a net zero emissions target before 2050.
Satanic Temple settles lawsuit with Netflix over 'Baphomet' goat-headed deity
The settlement was amicable, and resolves a November 8 lawsuit in which the Satanic Temple had sought at least $50 million of damages.
Ecumenical Patriarch warns technology is leading to 'disappearance of childhood'
'The impact that parents and family have on their formation is weakened when the Internet functions as a primary source of values on a global scale.'
Christian charity launches emergency appeal to help thousands of fair trade producers put at risk by Brexit
A Christian development charity is appealing for donations to support fair trade producers facing economic uncertainty and hardship as a result of Brexit.
Churches urged to embrace contactless payments as more Brits go cash-free
Churches are being advised to take action now to ensure they don't miss out on vital donations as Britain increasingly moves towards being a cashless society.
American 'missionary' killed on remote Indian island
An American described as a missionary has been murdered on one of the islands in India's remote cluster of Andaman and Nicobar.
Scotland considers opt out organ donation plans dubbed a 'placebo' by Christians
Christians say the opt out system has not been proven to work
Christian mother accuses school of forcing child to participate in gay pride event
A Christian mother has claimed that a London school forced her son to take part in a gay pride event.
Thousands turn out for Tearfund's Big Quiz Night
More than 22,000 people from South Wales to the Shetlands and Bournemouth to Belfast pitted their wits against each other as more than 500 British churches put on events.
Alarm as number of child gamblers quadruples
A Gambling Commission study has found that 450,000 aged 11-16 bet regularly, with scratchcards, slot machines and bets among friends most popular.