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Lonely and sidelined - the plight of older people, even in the Church
The Pilgrims' Friend Society, which cares for elderly Christians, believes that churches must do more to address attitudes towards the ageing UK popularity.
Muslim communities disappearing as violence in Central African Republic intensifies
The conflict in the Central African Republic is worsening as anti-Balaka militias wipe out Muslim communities in "misguided" retributive violence against Séléka forces.
Venezuela: A prayer revival in the midst of chaos
While the Venezuelan Government doesn't want to admit there is a problem, one Christian worker watching the events on the ground can see it clearly for themselves.
Oscar Pistorius prayed for dying Reeva
As the trial of Oscar Pistorius unfolds, more details of the night of the shooting have come to light.
A gap year for God
When Rosie Elwood had the chance to take a gap year, she could have gone anywhere but she chose to stay at home and share the love of God with her local community
Hunger Hut opens in Birmingham
A Hunger Hut is open in Birmingham's Cathedral Square throughout Lent to tell the story of people in Britain going without enough food to eat
Bishop fasting in solidarity with hungry Brits
The Bishop of Taunton is one of many Christians who have responded to the call to fast during Lent in solidarity with Brits going hungry.
Nigeria is 'at war' with Boko Haram
The Nigerian President's spokesman has said that the conflict with Boko Haram is a "war situation".
Albania: Self-sufficient future for hungry families
The lives of hungry families in Albania are being transformed thanks to simple packets of vegetable seeds.
Syrian refugees 'traumatised' by years of conflict
It's clear thousands of Syrians fleeing conflict and violence in their home country are in need of more than practical help, says Tearfund's Justine Nola.
Why should Scottish Christians be pro-independence?
David Thompson MSP believes independence would put the Scottish Church in a stronger position to influence the nation
Memorial stone remembers fallen County Durham soldiers
The Bishop of Durham has blessed a new memorial to local men who fell fighting against the Germans for control of a small French village during World War Two.
High Court judge wants more evidence from Boris Johnson over ex-gay bus ad ban
The High Court decided yesterday that the Mayor of London and Transport For London must disclose more information to the authorities in the case of their banning of advertisements highlighting the ex-gay community.
The spiritual pilgrimage of Lent begins with closing our mouths
The Bishop of London is asking Christians to reflect on themselves instead of judging others this Lent
16 Christians killed in latest attack in Nigeria
Suspected Fulani herdsmen attack communities in Plateau state
June Steenkamp's readiness to forgive offers a challenge to Christians everywhere
Amidst all the controversies of the Oscar Pistorius trial, June Steenkamp has shocked the world by offering forgiveness to the man who killed her daughter.