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Last charity ship rescuing migrants off Libyan coast loses its registration
The Panama Maritime Authority has revoked the registration of search and rescue ship Aquarius 2 in a move that means there will be no charity rescue ships off the Libyan coast in the near future unless the vessel can find a new flag to sail under.
The lying voices of the enemy â and how to tell a different story
It's normally the middle of the night when the enemy's lies shout loudest in my ear.
Let justice roll down like waters: Why the social gospel is the Gospel
What do we think the good news â the gospel â is? Is it a purely spiritual message? Or a radical manifesto for those who need it most?
CofE won't ride to Wonga's rescue
The Church Commissioners, who handle investments for the Church of England, have pulled out of talks around buying the loan book of payday lender Wonga.
Pope accepts resignation of two more Chilean bishops following abuse scandal
The decision brings to seven the number who have stepped down since a sexual abuse scandal swept the nation's Roman Catholic Church.
The gift of silence: How to pray without words
The times when I have most felt the desire to pray have also been the times when words have felt too small, too hollow, too empty.
Evelyn's story: 'Peace in South Sudan has to start at home'
'When I first learnt I was HIV+ I wanted to bring my dead husband out of the ground and cut him to pieces.'
Aid agencies on South Sudan: Now peace must be made in local communities
UK aid agencies including Tearfund and Christian Aid have used the International Day of Peace today to highlight the need for peace in South Sudan.
Traidcraft launches consultation to stave off closure in 'difficult economic climate'
A fair trade business that has its roots in the church has admitted to supporters that it is in difficulty and risks closing its doors before the end of the year unless a new way forward can be found.
Grave of courageous pilot killed in World War II rededicated 77 years after his death
A priest and member of the Royal Air Force led a service this week to rededicate the grave of a courageous World War II pilot who had previously lain unidentified.
Chris Pratt says nothing fills his soul more than sharing his Christian faith with others
Chris Pratt is one of Hollywood's biggest stars but he is also a committed Christian who has used his platform to share his faith more than once, and it seems from his latest comments he has no intention of stopping.
Bono meets the Pope, says he's 'aghast' over sex abuse scandal
Bono told reporters: 'I explained to him how it looks to some people like the abusers are being more protected than the victims.'
Government launches inquiry after dramatic rise in number of transgender referrals among children
The Government has launched an inquiry into why there has been an over 4,000 percent increase in children seeking to "transition" to the opposite sex.
Ireland set to vote on blasphemy in upcoming referendum
At present, Article 40.6.1° of Ireland's constitution states: 'The publication or utterance of blasphemous, seditious, or indecent matter is an offence which shall be punishable in accordance with law.'
'I do not have an enemy': An Israeli pastor's powerful testimony of forgiveness after the death of his son
The blow that struck a pastor and his wife from a village near Nazareth has led to the gospel being shared in a powerful way as their testimonies have gone viral.
Young woman stabbed to death while jogging in Washington, DC was 'devout Christian'
Wendy K Martinez had just become engaged last week, according to her family.