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More storms hit the Philippines: 'a disaster on top of an already catastrophic disaster'
Survivors of Typhoon Haiyan, one of the biggest and most powerful storms in recorded history, have been hit with yet another catastrophe as a second tropical storm wreaked havoc on the Philippines this weekend.
Scottish minister to make landmark visit to Malawi and Zambia
Scottish Minister Humza Yousaf will visit Malawi and Zambia this week in a landmark visit to strengthen links between Scotland and the two African nations.
Ian Paisley vows never to return to Church he founded
In a new documentary, former DUP leader Ian Paisley claims he was forced from the leadership of the church he founded. He alleges that the way he was treated has caused him and his family to vow never to set foot there again.
St Vincent de Paul Society wins Big Society Award
The St Vincent de Paul Society, a 200-year-old Christian charity working with the lonely and vulnerable, has been recognised in the Prime Minister's Big Society Awards.
New app makes keeping in touch with gran easier
The 'three rings' way of keeping in touch has been updated for the 21st century
Street party guidelines to be made clearer
The Government has moved to simplify guidance on street parties so that neighbours can focus on having fun without having to worry about red tape
UK grants asylum to Afghan atheist
In a case that is believed to be the first of its kind, the UK has given persecution based asylum to an atheist wishing to escape his religious native country.
Saeed Abedini's wife to pray outside the White House
Naghmeh Abedini has vowed to leave no stone unturned in her struggle to see her husband freed by the Iranian authorities
Nun 'unaware of pregnancy' gives birth in Italy
A Holy Sister in the Italian city of Rieti went to hospital with stomach pains, only to find out she was giving birth.
Who's afraid of David Silvester?
The UKIP local Councillor for Henley on Thames might have a rather unconventional view of the Bible, and the link between sin and the weather, but is that really a national news story?
We must remember Christians in the Middle East, says Archbishop of Birmingham
The Archbishop of Birmingham spoke of the importance of remembering "our brothers and sisters of the suffering Church in the Holy Land and the Middle East" during an address at Coventry Cathedral yesterday.
Break people's loneliness with a phone call or message
Contact "can make all the difference in the world" to those who are struggling, says bishop
James Burke-Dunsmore: Performing the Gospel poorly would be a huge disservice
The Passion actor believes in the power of performance in spreading the Gospel, but it's got to be done right
Church of England: Find reasons to be thankful on Blue Monday
In response to 'Blue Monday', supposedly the most depressing day of the year, the Church of England has released a video in which Christian writer and broadcaster Brian Draper suggests we focus on our "haves" and not our wants.
Mom's Day of Prayer teams up with Sandy Hook mums
Worldwide Mom's Day of Prayer (MDOP), a non-denominational gathering of women across the US and around the world one day in January for the past 17 years, has connected with a special group of women in 2014 - the mothers who lost their children in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in December 2012.
Aurora Fearnley wins the Pitch film competition
The annual film competition challenges people to make a film inspired by the Bible