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Latest stem cell research takes Britain 'dangerously close to Planned Parenthood tragedy,' says Christian charity
A new clinical trial has been accused of taking Britain "dangerously close to planned parenthood" by the CEO of a leading Christian charity.
Matt Chandler: Did Jesus really go to hell?
Matt Chandler, pastor of The Village Church in Texas, tackled the question of whether Jesus actually descended into hell at his death, in a sermon on the Apostles Creed, according to The Christian Post.
Vatican rejects prospective ambassador 'because he is gay'
The Vatican has rejected France's proposed ambassador to Vatican City allegedly because he is gay, despite him being Catholic and celibate.
Female Christian missionary shot dead in Haiti
Roberta Edwards, 55, director of SonLight Children's Home, was murdered in the Haiti capital of Port-au-Prince while driving to a petrol station.
Brian Draper heaven controversy: Yes, I do believe it's real
Brian Draper, an associate lecturer at the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity, referred to the scandals at FIFA in the context of the 'footballing gold' seen in much of the game.
SPCK and IVP unite: Does evangelical publishing have a future?
Evangelical publisher IVP is to come under the umbrella of rival publisher SPCK.
Avoid conspiracies, Pope tells Synod fathers in Rome
Thirteen traditionalists have written to Pope Francis warning him that the Synod on the Family is being manipulated by "progressives".
ISIS threatens to kill 180 Assyrian Christians held hostage
Islamic State has threatened to execute 180 Assyrian Christians held hostage by the jihadist group if a multi-million dollar ransom sum is not paid.
Obama's former pastor accuses Israel of practising apartheid
Palestinians fighting to keep their homeland are facing "one of the most egregious injustices in the 20th and 21st centuries," a controversial pastor linked to President Obama claimed this weekend.
India: Catholic charity stops all adoptions to avoid gay parents
Mother Teresa's charity, The Missionaries of Charity, has deregistered 13 orphanages from adoption services in India due to single and divorced people being allowed to adopt.
Rugby World Cup 2015: All Blacks and Tonga pray together after brutal battle
Rugby giants, New Zealand paused to pray with their opponents Tonga after their bruising battle last week.
Rise in child abuse investigations linked to fears of witchcraft
Police are investigating increasing numbers of cases where children are being assaulted because of suspicions about witchcraft.
Is ISIS' leader dead? Rumours circulate after Baghdadi's convoy hit by airstrike
A convey carrying ISIS' leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has been hit by Iraq's air force, a military statement read.
Christian movement supports Israel, calls for freedom of religion on Temple Mount
For the first time in 2, 000 years, a Christian movement has publicly showed support for Israel and the Jewish sovereignty over the Temple Mount, a holy site in the old city of Jerusalem, which has been off limits for praying, singing and making of 'any religious displays' since 1967.
Syrian Priest kidnapped by ISIS has been set free
Syrian priest, Fr Jacques Mourad has been freed five months after he was kidnapped by ISIS near Homs.
UN: Access to education for girls still more limited than boys
Less than half of the world's countries have equal numbers of girls and boys in school with not one sub-Saharan African nation achieving equality, according to a United Nations report released on Monday to mark International Day of the Girl Child.