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The School Meals Holiday Crisis: How The Church Is Feeding Britain\'s Children
The School Meals Holiday Crisis: How The Church Is Feeding Britain's Children

Hundreds of children reliant on free schools meals in Milton Keynes have been fed by a church this half term.

God & The Presidency: The Faith of Dwight D Eisenhower
God & The Presidency: The Faith of Dwight D Eisenhower

Continuing a series on the faith of America's presidents, this week we consider the legacy of Dwight D Eisenhower.

Religious Freedom \'Is A Litmus Test Of Overall Freedom\' Says EU Special Envoy
Religious Freedom 'Is A Litmus Test Of Overall Freedom' Says EU Special Envoy

Jan Figel, the first Special Envoy for the promotion of freedom of religion or belief outside the European Union, has said that he hopes the EU will remain committed to the cause and that his role will not be "temporary".

4 Countries Where Christians Are Persecuted For Their Faith
4 Countries Where Christians Are Persecuted For Their Faith

A US report warned that religious freedom has come under "serious and sustained assault" across the world in the past year. We highlight four countries where Christians suffer significant persecution for their faith.

EU Parliament Votes To Protect Christians In Iraq After ISIS Is Defeated
EU Parliament Votes To Protect Christians In Iraq After ISIS Is Defeated

A resolution to protect religious minorities including Christians and Yazidis in Iraq following the defeat of ISIS was today passed in the European Parliament.

New Poll: Are Churches Welcoming Towards LGBT People?
New Poll: Are Churches Welcoming Towards LGBT People?

A new poll out on Thursday reveals the same proportion of people think gay people are welcome in UK churches as those who think they are unwelcome.

Cathedral Lit Red In Solidarity With Persecuted Christians
Cathedral Lit Red In Solidarity With Persecuted Christians

This November Brentwood Cathedral will be floodlit red, to highlight the ongoing persecution of Christians in the Middle East.

Vatican To Host Concert For The Poor And Homeless
Vatican To Host Concert For The Poor And Homeless

The Vatican will next month host a concert for the poor and homeless of Rome, inviting poor people as guests of honour and using any funds raised to go towards Pope Francis's charities.

C of E\'s First Woman Bishop Questions Appointment Of \'Wonder Woman\' As UN Ambassador
C of E's First Woman Bishop Questions Appointment Of 'Wonder Woman' As UN Ambassador

The Church of England's first woman bishop has slammed the appointment of the comic book character "Wonder Woman" as an honorary ambassador for the United Nations.

Why I Left Church And Why I\'m Going Back Again
Why I Left Church And Why I'm Going Back Again

Katherine-Maxwell Rose on the frustrations, the challenges and the joys of the local church.

Christian Woman Captured By Boko Haram Tells Of Healing And Joy
Christian Woman Captured By Boko Haram Tells Of Healing And Joy

A Christian woman who was captured for five weeks by Boko Haram militants in northern Nigeria has told of her joy after being adopted by a foster family following a period in an internally displaced people's (IDP) camp.

Jesus\' \'Burial Slab\' Uncovered For First Time In Centuries
Jesus' 'Burial Slab' Uncovered For First Time In Centuries

A stone shelf believed by many Christians to have held the body of Jesus after his crucifixion has been uncovered for the first time in centuries.

The More People Have Benefits Stopped, The More They Turn To Food Banks
The More People Have Benefits Stopped, The More They Turn To Food Banks

New research from Christian-based charity the Trussell Trust suggests that taking away benefits from people as a punishment means they end up using foodbanks.

Persecution \'All Too Familiar\' As World Marks International Religious Freedom Day
Persecution 'All Too Familiar' As World Marks International Religious Freedom Day

Western Christians have become immune to those suffering religious persecution, Bishop Angaelos, the head bishop of the Coptic Church in the UK, warned on Thursday.

Why Desire Is Never Satisfied – and How to Control It
Why Desire Is Never Satisfied – and How to Control It

When put in the right direction, desire is actually a good thing that can bless our lives.

Is Your Stand For Christ Already Compromised Without You Knowing It? Here Are 3 Signs to Watch Out For
Is Your Stand For Christ Already Compromised Without You Knowing It? Here Are 3 Signs to Watch Out For

The Bible says that in the last days, many will be deceived and will have their faith shipwrecked.