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'No more time to waste' on climate change, says church body
'No more time to waste' on climate change, says church body

The World Council of Churches is urging countries to take urgent action to prevent devastating climate change ahead of a major summit in Poland next month.

69-year-old man wants court to change legal age because he identifies as 20 years younger
69-year-old man wants court to change legal age because he identifies as 20 years younger

A Dutch man is going to court in a bid to change his legal age because he identifies as 20 years younger.

Pakistan government says Asia Bibi still in the country following release
Pakistan government says Asia Bibi still in the country following release

The government of Pakistan has dismissed reports that Asia Bibi has left the country following her release from prison.

Asia Bibi freed from prison following blasphemy acquittal
Asia Bibi freed from prison following blasphemy acquittal

Christian mother Asia Bibi has been freed from prison after Pakistan's Supreme Court acquitted her of blasphemy charges last week.

Evangelist Billy Graham remembered on 100th birthday
Evangelist Billy Graham remembered on 100th birthday

The late Billy Graham was being remembered today by his family on what would have been his 100th birthday.

RT Kendall asks for prayers as wife suffers crippling pain
RT Kendall asks for prayers as wife suffers crippling pain

Theologian RT Kendall is asking supporters for prayers as his wife battles severe back pain.

Trump and his Christian allies remain upbeat despite losing House

He may have lost the House in the heated midterms but Donald Trump is declaring Tuesday's election outcome a 'big win' despite losing the House of Representatives.

Christians praying as America votes in contentious midterm elections

Pastor and evangelist Greg Laurie said that not voting would be 'irresponsible' as he urged Christians to 'find the candidate that most closely aligns with a biblical worldview'.

Asia Bibi's lawyer says there are no grounds for keeping her in jail
Asia Bibi's lawyer says there are no grounds for keeping her in jail

The lawyer for Asia Bibi has said he does not believe there are any grounds for a review of her case to take place.

Archbishop, theologian, reformer: 9 quotes from William Temple
Archbishop, theologian, reformer: 9 quotes from William Temple

William Temple is widely regarded as one of the greatest Archbishops of Canterbury.

79 children abducted from Christian school in Cameroon
79 children abducted from Christian school in Cameroon

Armed men kidnapped 79 children from a school in western Cameroon on Monday and a local pastor said separatist militias were responsible.

Survey shows massive engagement in social outreach by CofE churches
Survey shows massive engagement in social outreach by CofE churches

The findings show that 80 per cent of congregations are involved in one or more forms of social action.

New printing technology allows Bibles to be printed in secret
New printing technology allows Bibles to be printed in secret

Advancements in printing technology are making it possible for Bibles to be printed in countries where Christians face restrictions on the practice of their faith.

Christians called to be peacemakers ahead of US midterm elections

Christians are being urged to vote - and show civility - ahead of the US midterm elections on Tuesday.

The World War One soldier whose Bible stopped a bullet
The World War One soldier whose Bible stopped a bullet

The Bible was a key part of every British serviceman's kit during World War One – and when death came very close to them, it often took on a deep significance.

Egypt kills 19 militants following attack on Coptic pilgrims
Egypt kills 19 militants following attack on Coptic pilgrims

Egypt said yesterday it had killed 19 Islamist militants after the attack on Coptic Christians two days earlier.