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New Bishop of Crediton consecrated at Southwark Cathedral
The new Bishop of Crediton was consecrated as a bishop in a service at Southwark Cathedral on Thursday.
Mission activities that are 'distinctively Christian' have more success in engaging young people - Scripture Union
Mission activities that included 'distinctively Christian' elements like prayer, worship and Bible reading were more likely to engage children and young people in the faith than those that tried to introduce them at a later point.
Christian women sentenced to death in Iran plead with US to accept more refugees
Two Christian women who were sentenced to death for their faith in Iran are pleading with the US to raise its cap on the number of refugees being allowed into the country.
Christian parents told they couldn't get pregnant say miracle baby was answered prayers
A Christian couple who were told they would not be able to have children are crediting prayers for their miracle baby.
Eating a Mediterranean diet can lower risk of depression, say researchers
Eating a Mediterranean diet could significantly improve mental health, researchers at University College, London have found.
Teenager lost at sea for 49 days read his Bible and prayed as he struggled to survive
A teenager who spent 49 days adrift at sea was at the point of suicide when he decided instead to turn to his Bible and pray.
US 'sparing no effort' to get pastor Andrew Brunson home from Turkey
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has promised that the US is doing everything it can to free pastor Andrew Brunson.
Has the Catholic Church given away too much to China?
Some observers believe it gives far too much away to Beijing, which has recently shown itself to be firmly in opposition to religion.
Needs are 'still great' in India's Kerala state even as flood waters recede
India's Kerala state is 'only just beginning to recover' after it was hit by the worst monsoon floods in a century.
Former cinema to be growing Ipswich church's new home
An Ipswich church is responding to new opportunities with a big vision: it's bought a cinema to convert into its new home.
China's Catholics welcome Beijing-Vatican deal, but doubts remain
The Catholic Church in China is split between the state-supervised Catholic Patriotic Association (CPA) and an underground church.
Kerala bishop charged with raping a nun
Bishop Franco Mulakkal of the Diocese of Jalandhar was charged with raping a nun of the Missionaries of Jesus congregation in Kottayam.
Nigerian Christians murdered in Fulani attacks
At least 27 people have died following recent attacks by Fulani militants on mainly Christian communities in northeast Nigeria, according to World Watch Monitor.
Pumpkins can be heroes: New Halloween resource from World Vision
As Hallowe'en approaches next month, churches around the UK are gearing up to provide wholesome alternatives to the emphasis on the dark side of the season.
Down's Syndrome test is a 'slippery slope', warns Evangelical Alliance
The Evangelical Alliance UK is urging caution before a new pre-natal Down's Syndrome test is made more widely available.
Coalition for Marriage 'very disappointed' by plans to introduce no-fault divorces
The Coalition for Marriage has urged the Government to reconsider changes to the law that would allow no-fault divorces.