News
China: Call for churches to be banned in city of Confucius' birth
A Chinese political advisor has called for a ban on churches in the city of Qufu, the birthplace of philosopher Confucius, because he believes they cause "intense controversy".
Think Green: New Eco Church launched with Rowan Williams' backing
Rowan Williams has backed a new scheme to reward churches for being environmentally friendly.
Bernie Sanders says he is 'not actively involved in organised religion'
Days before the Iowa caucus, Bernie Sanders has opened up about his faith, saying although he believes in God, he was "not actively involved with organised religion".
'Evolution is not a fact,' says Church of England head teacher
A primary school website has been taken down and its head teacher's account removed from Twitter after she was deluged with angry complaints for tweeting: "Evolution is not a fact."
UKIP former leader criticised for suggesting reading Bible in public may be illegal
A UKIP peer was heavily criticised by bishops and ministers alike for asking if it will be illegal to read the Bible out loud in public.
Nigeria: Two pastors kidnapped and held for ransom
Two pastors have been abducted this month in Kogi state, Nigeria, Morning Star News reports.
Christian homeless charities among more than 20 in campaign to help people off the streets
Housing Justice and the West London Mission are among more than 20 charities who have called for Boris Johnson's successor after elections in May to do more to help rough sleepers.
Majestic 'Hand of God' appears over Portugal skies, 2 years after similar image was spotted in space
The "Hand of God" is back. On Monday, surreal clouds appeared over the skies of Portugal that resembled a giant "fist from Heaven" with a hand holding a fireball. In January 2014, another version of the "Hand of God" appearedânot as cloud formations in the sky but as a celestial object in outer space.
120,000 people are starving in Syrian city besieged by ISIS
At least 120,000 people are starving in the Syrian city of Deir al-Zor, a senior Church leader has warned, as ISIS continues to lay siege on the town.
7 Values to teach our children to make them grow into Godly men and women
Proverbs 22:6 teaches us to "train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it." In what areas do we have to train our children?
Iowa: Catholics and evangelicals unite to put payday loans on agenda
Evangelicals and Catholics have united in an effort to put payday lending on the agenda ahead of the Iowa caucus, according to the Catholic News Service.
10 Scriptures that will make you love your spouse more
Marriage is a wonderful experience that man and woman often share, but sometimes it can also be a hefty weight to carry. That's why we need God's grace to carry us through.
How do I know when someone is questioning God's will?
How can we tell if our actions question or challenge faith anyways? Where do we draw the line between questioning God and challenging our belief in Him to make us stronger?
Hundreds of Muslim clerics say religious freedom is essential
Marrakech Declaration welcomed by evangelical and Catholic observers as Islamic scholars say religious freedom must be granted to all.
Government offer to child refugees is 'absolute minimum', say campaigners
The UK will accept more unaccompanied child refugees in response to pressure for opposition parties and charities.
If God is so gracious, why do I still have problems?
One of the biggest misunderstandings of grace is that it makes everything pretty and easy, but that's not always the case. God's grace is also an enabling grace.