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'I owe my life to Christian Aid.' A former refugee is celebrated in new animation to mark Christian Aid Week
To mark 60 years of the annual fundraising drive, Christian Aid Week, and to highlight its historical and ongoing commitment to supporting refugees, international development charity Christian Aid has released a new animation based on the real-life story of supporter Theodor Davidovic.
Church of Ireland refuses to apologise to gay couples for hurt caused
The Church of Ireland has refused to apologise to gay couples hurt by the lack of blessing for their relationships.
Shakespeare's Richard III to be performed at Leicester Cathedral in 'sensitive portrayal' of controversial king
A 'sensitive' production of Shakespeare's 'Richard III' is set to be staged at Leicester Cathedral, the home of the monarch's remains.
Head of ISIS Afghanistan confirmed dead
The head of ISIS in Afghanistan was killed by a joint US-Afghan operation on April 27, officials have confirmed.
John Sentamu hits out at journalists over Tim Farron gay sex questioning
The Archbishop of York has hit out at journalists for persistently questioning Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron on whether gay sex is a sin.
Israel could become an officially Jewish state, Palestinians warn of 'obstacles to peace'
The prospect of Israel becoming an officially Jewish state has returned to the nation's agenda, in what Palestinians have described as an obstacle to peace.
Why Stephen Fry should be allowed to blaspheme as much as he wants
Fry is a National Treasure, a brilliant comic talent who has won huge sympathy with his honesty over his mental illness.
'There is always hope': Wife of Baptist minister who killed himself after Ashley Madison hack speaks out
Christi Gibson, wife of John Gibson, said that despite the trauma that she and their two children have suffered â including having to move home three times â she still believes in the possibility of hope and growth.
Another Egyptian Christian martyred by militants in North Sinai
He was murdered by masked men in the town of El-Arish, from which he and his family, along with many other Christians, fled in February following a spate of murders.
The major character flaw we all urgently need to address
When I was 19 years old, I did the socially unthinkable. I changed my favourite football team. I'm aware that twenty years on, many football fans will read this information and immediately judge me.
Pope Francis decries Trump's 'mother of all bombs' ahead of US-Vatican visit
Pope Francis has decried the naming of the 'mother of all bombs', the US military explosive Trump used to bomb Afghanistan in April. He said the word 'mother' should not be used to describe a weapon.
North Korea detains another Christian missionary as tensions increase
North Korea says it has detained an American Christian on suspicion of 'hostile acts' as tensions ramp up between the two states.
President Macron: the end of the beginning
Emmanuel Macron's victory in the French presidential election with some 66 per cent of the vote puts an end to a nail-biting election campaign.
5 different uses for apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar has been getting more attention in recent years because of its apparent numerous uses and health benefits.
Justin Welby given rare church honour in Jerusalem as he is made Episcopal Canon
Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, was given a special church honour in Jerusalem tonight as he was installed as Episcopal Canon at St. George's Anglican Cathedral in the holy city.
How to naturally grow spiritual fruit in your life
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, and self-control; against such there is no law." â Galatians 5:22-23 (MEV)