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Pastor killed as anti-government protests in Nicaragua continue
Pastor killed as anti-government protests in Nicaragua continue

A pastor is among the fatalities as violent anti-government protests continue across Nicaragua.

Lonely people who believe in God fare better than those who are atheists, say researchers
Lonely people who believe in God fare better than those who are atheists, say researchers

People who feel lonely but have a religion feel a greater sense of purpose in life than atheists, according to a new study.

Bishop of Durham backs calls for change to Universal Credit
Bishop of Durham backs calls for change to Universal Credit

The Bishop of Durham has added his voice to calls on the Government to 'fix' Universal Credit amid concerns that more people across the UK are going hungry.

Only a handful of British Christians believe God is female
Only a handful of British Christians believe God is female

Ariana Grande might be sure that God is a woman, if her recent hit is anything to go by, but new research reveals most British Christians are less persuaded about that.

Getty music conference to be beamed live around the world
Getty music conference to be beamed live around the world

UK audiences will have the opportunity to hear celebrated speakers including the Gettys, Alistair Begg, John Piper, Ravi Zacharias, John MacArthur, Tim Keller and more than 50 other speakers and seminar leaders.

As refugee camps close, Nigerian Christians fear being left to the mercy of Boko Haram
As refugee camps close, Nigerian Christians fear being left to the mercy of Boko Haram

Displaced Christians in north east Nigeria have expressed fears about being told to go home to vote despite the continuing crisis caused by the operation of Islamist militia Boko Haram.

\'Lightbulb moments\' promised for visitors to Christian Resources Exhibition
'Lightbulb moments' promised for visitors to Christian Resources Exhibition

Visitors to the Christian Resources Exhibition next month have been promised 'lightbulb moments', with exhibitors displaying everything from computers to clergy clothing, musical instruments to motorcycle funerals.

Priest wants 'decency tax' on brides who wear low-cut dresses
Priest wants 'decency tax' on brides who wear low-cut dresses

What, nowadays, is appropriate bridal wear for weddings? One Italian priest has been scandalised by what he thinks is a trend towards plunging necklines.

South Sudan church mourns murdered youth coordinator
South Sudan church mourns murdered youth coordinator

The Episcopal Church of South Sudan's national youth cooordinator has been killed by gunmen who targeted his vehicle.

Bob Woodward book depicts White House 'nervous breakdown' under Trump

Excerpts from the book, Fear: Trump in the White House, written by famed Watergate reporter Bob Woodward, were published by the Washington Post on Tuesday.

Britain's changed its mind on Brexit, new poll shows

British voters would vote 59-41 to stay in the European Union if given the option after a six-point swing away from Brexit.

Archbishop of Canterbury calls for tax rises: 'I do not believe we can continue with an economy that works so badly for so many'
Archbishop of Canterbury calls for tax rises: 'I do not believe we can continue with an economy that works so badly for so many'

The Archbishop of Canterbury has called for a reshaping of Britain's tax system to raise more money for public services and reduce 'damaging wealth inequality'.

California shelves plans for ban on gay conversion therapy after dialogue with faith leaders
California shelves plans for ban on gay conversion therapy after dialogue with faith leaders

A California lawmaker has dropped a controversial bill that would have effectively banned gay conversion therapy and the sale of books related to the practice.

Trump 'very disappointed' with Turkish president over refusal to free Andrew Brunson
Trump 'very disappointed' with Turkish president over refusal to free Andrew Brunson

Donald Trump says he is 'very disappointed' with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan over his refusal to free US pastor Andrew Brunson.

As children return to school, Christians are being urged to pray
As children return to school, Christians are being urged to pray

Millions of children across the UK are heading back to school this week and although the start of the new academic year is an exciting time for many, there are also many challenges.

Aretha Franklin's family slams eulogy as 'offensive and distasteful'
Aretha Franklin's family slams eulogy as 'offensive and distasteful'

More controversy broke over the funeral of singer Aretha Franklin after a family spokesman hit out at the 'negative agenda' of the minister who delivered the eulogy.