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London churches are the most 'visitor friendly', but Cumbria is best for 'other-worldly' charm
London churches offer the best facilities for visitors in England but if it's history and atmosphere people are after, they should head north to Cumbria, according to the findings of a new survey.

Dozens of young people give their life to Christ at Siloam's first Bible camp in Peru
Siloam Christian Ministries held its first ever Bible camp in Peru where dozens of young people gave their life to Christ.

MPs vote in favour of controversial abortion bill
The bill will have a second reading next month but is unlikely to become law without government support.
Turkey's Protestants are 'stronger' after Brunson trial
According to Soner Tufan, a spokesman for the Association of Protestant Churches in Turkey, the community had emerged stronger from the trauma.

Migrant caravan crisis: World Vision tells Trump not to punish home countries
A migrant 'caravan' estimated at 7,000 to 10,000 Central Americans fleeing violence and poverty in their homelands is in southern Mexico, inching towards the distant US border.

Looking for a Christian alternative to Halloween?
It's that time of year again - when there's a pumpkin at every turn and you can't walk into a supermarket without being met by a ghoulish array of costumes and decorations.

Churchgoer whose son is still missing after Indonesia tsunami says he's not angry
The member of a church that was among those badly hit by the earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia last month is staying faithful despite his son being among the missing.

LifeWay Research highlights the theology US evangelicals are getting wrong
In Ligonier's analysis of the data, it identifies aspects of specifically evangelical beliefs it regards as worrying.

CofE announces new Bishop of Ramsbury
Author of the highly acclaimed Parish â An Anglican theology of place, he is currently serving as team rector of St Mary, Oxted in Surrey.

Public don't want to liberalise abortion laws, says CARE
Less than a quarter of women in England and Wales are in favour of a more radical abortion regime, new polling figures suggest.

Makers of pro-life movie 'Gosnell' say Facebook blocked their ads
The makers behind a new movie about notorious abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell say Facebook blocked their attempts to promote it on the social media platform.

'There is no God:' Stephen Hawking has his last say on the matter in final book
The final book of late scientist Stephen Hawking also gives his final verdict on whether there is a Higher Being directing the universe.

Extremists threaten to bring Pakistan to a standstill if Christian mother Asia Bibi is freed
Supporters of a radical Islamic political party in Pakistan are threatening to paralyse the country if Asia Bibi is freed from death row.

Judge dismisses most counts in Paul Pressler lawsuit
A Texas judge has dismissed most of the counts against the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) and one of its elder statesmen, retired judge Paul Pressler.

Opt-out consent for organ donation 'crosses the line'
A senior leader in the Catholic Church is asking the Government to drop plans to introduce 'opt-out' consent for organ and tissue donation in England.

Media portrayals of suicide are 'irresponsible', says campaign group
The UK's first suicide prevention minister is being urged to take action on 'irresponsible' portrayals of suicide in the media.