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London churches are the most 'visitor friendly', but Cumbria is best for 'other-worldly' charm
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
CofE announces new Bishop of Ramsbury

Author of the highly acclaimed Parish – 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
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
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
'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
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
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'
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
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.