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Taking control of our thoughts and words - making the mind-mouth connection
Have you let God's Word take root in your heart today?
Britain must be world leader in ending slavery - Frank Field
MP Frank Field gave an address in partnership with Stop the Traffik last night in which he shared the current endeavours being undertaken to ensure that Britain creates a groundbreaking anti-slavery bill.
Immigrants at risk of illhealth and homelessness, say Catholics
Housing and Healthcare for the most vulnerable will be in jeopardy if a new immigration legislation currently in its House of Commons report stage is passed, say Catholics in England and Wales.

Pastor and son latest victims of Central African Republic violence
The violence continues in CAR, with a Baptist minister and his son killed by Seleka forces. The UN has since increased its protective measures in the country, including asset freezes, travel bans and the deployment of EU forces. Religious leaders are calling for peace and greater humanitarian aid.

South Sudanese Church is 'example to us all', says Welby
On the first leg of a five-day tour of Africa, the Archbishop of Canterbury has described the South Sudanese Church as an "example to us all" following its continued calls for an end to the ongoing violence.

Euthanasia by dehydration lacks public support
A poll conducted by ComRes has found that a majority of the British public would support a change in the law to prevent doctors from withdrawing water from patients who were deemed to be beyond medical help and unable to communicate.

Pakistani blasphemy death penalty leaves the Church of Scotland 'deeply concerned'
A ruling from Pakistan's Federal Shariat Court that the death penalty is the only acceptable punishment for blasphemy has left the Church of Scotland "deeply concerned"

Evangelical Alliance calls for UK to pressure Pakistan in blasphemy case
The Evangelical Alliance is pleading with the UK government for help in releasing Mohammad Asghar who has been charged in Pakistan with blasphemy, after claiming to be the Prophet Mohammed.

Archbishops urge pastoral care regardless of sexual orientation
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have signed a letter calling for "pastoral care and friendship for all, regardless of sexual orientation" in the face of new anti gay laws and bills in Uganda and Nigeria.

Fears of eviction for 58 Christian families living in path of Israel's security wall
Catholic bishops are calling upon the Israeli government and the international community to stop the security wall from destroying the homes and livelihoods of 58 Christian families.

Jesus Film hits cinemas again 35 years after its original release
The Jesus film has been re-mastered in HD and is set to be re-released in select theatres around the US this year.

'Jesus is the Son of Allah' brings fiery response in Malaysia
A Catholic church in the Malaysian state of Penang was attacked with Molotov Cocktails due to an unofficial banner posted outside that declared "Jesus is the son of Allah".

Churches remember World War One
As the centenary of the First World War comes upon us, churches all across the UK are organising concerts, exhibitions, and special services to remember that devastating conflict.

Christian conversions in the midst of Syrian civil war
Christian Aid Mission has released information about the "surprising openness" of Syrian Muslims to the Gospel, reporting that thousands of refugees are converting to Christianity.

Church of Scotland: We're not suggesting an end to religious observance in schools
Church of Scotland officials have branded claims that they are proposing an end to religious observance in schools as "misleading", asserting that they are merely supporting a change in terminology to reflect government guidelines already in effect.

Kirk Cameron comes under fire from gay activists for comments on Grammy's mass wedding
Following the awards last Sunday, Cameron took to his Facebook to promote his new movie, "Mercy Rule," but also added in a comment about the Grammys as well.