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Cuban evangelicals gear up to fight gay marriage
Cuban evangelicals gear up to fight gay marriage

Evangelicals in Cuba are gearing up to fight what they fear are moves toward the acceptance of gay marriage in the Communist country.

Welcome for CofE decision to pull investments from heavy polluters
Welcome for CofE decision to pull investments from heavy polluters

Christian Aid has welcomed the Church of England's commitment yesterday to sell its holdings in polluting fossil fuel companies by 2023.

Prayers for Brexit negotiations

As Theresa May continues to oversee Britain's bumpy departure from the European Union, Baptist minister Jonathan Beer is asking for prayers.

Why the archbishop of Canterbury doesn't pray for his daughter's disability to be healed
Why the archbishop of Canterbury doesn't pray for his daughter's disability to be healed

The Archbishop of Canterbury and his daughters Katharine and Ellie have spoken of how they have wrestled with issues around healing, disability and mental health.

Crisis in Ethiopia: Ethnic violence flares, Christian charity warns of 'desperate need'
Crisis in Ethiopia: Ethnic violence flares, Christian charity warns of 'desperate need'

Communities from the East African country's Gedeo and West Guji zones are still fleeing their homes in enormous numbers, according to Christian charity World Vision UK.

Justin Welby makes pastoral call to Nigerian archbishop after deadly attack on his home
Justin Welby makes pastoral call to Nigerian archbishop after deadly attack on his home

A Nigerian archbishop narrowly escaped harm after a deadly attack on his home that is believed to have been perpetrated by Fulani herdsmen.

E! presenter Mario Lopez says Hollywood's attitude towards conservative beliefs is 'unfortunate'
E! presenter Mario Lopez says Hollywood's attitude towards conservative beliefs is 'unfortunate'

The Saved by the Bell star said that his own faith is 'alive in me' but 'it's not really as prevalent as I think it should be' in Hollywood.

Hymn writer Keith Getty receives his OBE insignia from the Queen
Hymn writer Keith Getty receives his OBE insignia from the Queen

Hymn writer Keith Getty was at Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh on Tuesday to receive his OBE insignia from the Queen.

New worship and prayer materials from the Church of England to commemorate a hundred years since the end of First World War
New worship and prayer materials from the Church of England to commemorate a hundred years since the end of First World War

New worship and prayer resources have been issued by the Church of England to mark a hundred years since the end of the First World War.

More churches need to adopt sound business practices, says new Elim executive director
More churches need to adopt sound business practices, says new Elim executive director

The new executive director of Elim Pentecostal Church fears too many churches are ill-prepared to meet their legal obligations.

Church of Scotland minister fights for Christian family threatened with deportation
Church of Scotland minister fights for Christian family threatened with deportation

A Church of Scotland minister has started a petition to try and persuade the UK government not to deport two teenage brothers to Pakistan.

Suspect charged with 5 murders after shotgun attack on Maryland newsroom
Suspect charged with 5 murders after shotgun attack on Maryland newsroom

A Maryland man was charged with multiple counts of murder on Friday, a day after police say he rampaged through a newsroom in Annapolis

Believe it or not: Euro evangelicals back new freedom of religion movement
Believe it or not: Euro evangelicals back new freedom of religion movement

The European Platform against Intolerance and Discrimination (EPRID) launched its new #FoRBDefender movement this week under the slogan, 'Believe it or not, it's my Right!'

'Heartbreaking' Nigeria violence sees hundreds of Christians killed
'Heartbreaking' Nigeria violence sees hundreds of Christians killed

Days of violence between mainly Christian farmers and Muslim Fulani herdsmen in central Nigeria have cost scores of lives and led to accusations that the government has lost control of the situation.

Saddleworth Moor firefighters thankful for Salvation Army support
Saddleworth Moor firefighters thankful for Salvation Army support

The fires have spread because of the prolonged hot weather and are visible for miles around.

Bishop slams 'unjust and inhuman' policies that drive people to foodbanks
Bishop slams 'unjust and inhuman' policies that drive people to foodbanks

In a hard-hitting address to Colchester Foodbank, Rt Rev Roger Morris said foodbanks were 'a sign that on the whole we have failed'.