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Vicar takes in Syrian refugee family after neighbour abused them
A vicar took a family of 9 Syrian refugees into her home upon finding them "shaking and crying" after they were abused by a neighbour in Stoke
3 reasons why we should be careful with our words
Words are very powerful. The Bible says that our tongues have "the power of life and death," (see Proverbs 18:21) and in fact this is true.
Historic Church of England diocese runs out of cash
A historic diocese in the Church of England has frozen clergy stipends, abandoned rectory repairs and is planning to rent out unused vicarages to private tenants to avoid running out of money.
Nigerian Christian who sought refuge in Italy from Boko Haram is murdered
A young Nigerian who fled Boko Haram to seek asylum in Italy has been murdered in a racist assault.
Why you shouldn't be a 'payday Christian'
If you will live excited only for the payday amount so that you can buy this and do this or that, you will miss out on what God has in store for you!
Religious organisations receive highest donations of all charities
Over 65-year-olds were almost three times as likely to report donating to religious causes as 16-24s.
Future of the Christian Resources Exhibition in doubt
One of the biggest Christian events in the calendar looks to have an uncertain future after its current owners decided to sell up. The Christian Resources Exhibition (CRE) is being sold by Bible Society.
'Pikachurch': Get thee to church to catch that Pokémon
Players of the newest Pokémon game released this week are discovering to their shock that, in many cases, to catch their prey they have no choice but to go to church.
Church of South India investigated over alleged financial irregularities
The Indian Economic Times reported that audits found discrepancies in the books of the Church of South India Trust Association.
Four street preachers arrested in Bristol after alleged anti-Muslim comments
The men were preaching in Broadmead, Bristol's main city centre shopping area.
Pakistan human rights lawyer who defends Christians goes into hiding after death threats
A leading Christian human rights lawyer in Pakistan has gone into hiding after receiving death threats because of the help he has given to victims of the country's blasphemy laws and other abuses.
Iraq: Dozens more murdered in latest Islamic State attack
More than 30 people were murdered and at least 60 injured in the latest Islamic State terror attack in Iraq.
'Even if he does not': How to trust God in the furnace
Our faith in God and his goodness is not dependent on him doing this one thing for us now.
New Vatican role for US archbishop signals move to a more moderate Church
The Pope has appointed a leading moderate bishop to an important post in the Vatican, signalling once more his determination to move the Catholic Church more towards the centre.
Canterbury Cathedral apologises after Argentinian visitor told, 'Dover's that way'
A member of staff at Canterbury Cathedral has sparked outrage after telling an Argentinian visitor, "Dover's that way, love" after being asked for directions.
Dallas: Five officers killed amid protests over shooting of black men by police
Five Dallas police officers have been killed and six wounded after a sniper opened fire during a protest against the recent shooting of two black men by police. An armed stand-off is ongoing.