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Why don't Catholics eat meat on Fridays?
How schoolchildren have Catholics to thank for fish and chip Fridays

How do you actually share your faith with a friend?
We make evangelism scary in our heads. In a post-Christian culture, we worry we're going to come across as weirdos if we try to share our faith with our friends.

Remember you will die: nun offers five ways to 'divorce' your smart-phone and stop wasting time
A nun lists five strategies for 'divorcing' from your smart-phone.

Anglican bishop quits after threats to his safety for exposing child abuse
An Anglican bishop is resigning after facing harassment and threats to safety over his fight against clergy sex abuse.

No 'biblical worldview' for US Millennials â and most support same-sex marriage
Increasing numbers of young adults in the United States do not consider themselves to be Christian. Many do not take a biblical world view on key social and moral issues. And large numbers support developments such as same-sex marriage.

How to be an encourager: 7 ways you can build people up
While I often have kind and appreciative thoughts about the people around me, I don't always share them.

Why is East Africa in crisis? The three key reasons famine is spreading across the region
The East Africa Food Crisis Appeal by 13 charities comprising the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) includes the Christian groups Christian Aid, Cafod, Tearfund and World Vision. But why is famine spreading across the region?

Christian pastor finds massive diamond worth millions of dollars
A Christian pastor has found one of the largest diamonds discovered in the world so far.

France issues terror warning as eight injured in school shooting
France has issued a terror attack warning after eight people were injured in a school shooting in the southern town of Grasse on Thursday.

Church of Scotland accused of 'Nationalist opinions' over independence referendum
The Church of Scotland is being accused of 'Nationalist opinions' after a senior Kirk spokesman called on Theresa May to allow an independence vote.
Theresa May hints she will block second Scottish independence vote
Theresa May has said 'now is not the time' for a second referendum on Scottish independence.

Street preaching: why it's vital to protect it (even if you really hate it)
I wonder what your reaction is when you pass a street preacher. Shy away? Stop and listen? Sidle over for a discussion? Explain to your friends that this isn't 'your kind of Christianity'?

The Devil goes missing: why aren't we talking about demonic activity?
When I was teaching mathematics at Winchester College or at theological college, the idea of deliverance, and indeed of the Devil, seemed distinctly medieval.
Trump's first budget tells the world about his priorities
President Donald Trump will ask the US Congress for dramatic cuts to many federal programmes as he seeks to bulk up defence spending, start building a wall on the border with Mexico and spend more money deporting illegal immigrants.

Colton Dixon's new album 'Identity' set for March 24 release; singer seeks to challenge Christians to reassess their lives
With his brand-new album called "Identity" set for release, "American Idol" alum Colton Dixon is hoping that people will listen to it and be inspired to reflect on their personal lives, focusing on what really matters to them.

Kirk Cameron to host Season 2 of Christian game show 'National Bible Bee', says he's always been a fan of the show
"Growing Pains" star Kirk Cameron has taken on a new role. This time, he will be the host of Season 2 of "The National Bible Bee Game Show," a competition that highlights kids' Bible memorisation skills.