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'Grinding poverty' leaving hundreds too poor to wash

New research reveals some families can no longer afford to heat water to wash themselves.

Out of context â five of the most misused Bible verses

Does it really mean what you think it means? Martin Saunders on five verses we often get wrong.

Nigerian military jet missing in Boko Haram area

The Nigerian military confirmed yesterday that one of its fighter jets has gone missing over Adamawa state, where Boko Haram militants are known to be fighting.

Iraqi Christians pray close to front line of Islamic State attacks

Iraqi Christians attended a church service just 50 miles away from the frontline of the Islamic State attacks.

Claiborne: We must expose injustice through non-violent protest

Leader of the New Monasticism movement Shane Claiborne has championed non-violent protest, insisting it is the only way to guarantee "genuine, lasting change."

'There are dead bodies floating in the sea'. More than 200 feared dead as boat sinks off Libyan coast

A boat carrying up to 250 African migrants seeking asylum in Europe sank off the Libyan coast on Sunday.

David Haines killing is 'an act of absolute evil', says Archbishop of Canterbury

The Archbishop said there was a sense that in places where militants have taken hold "the darkness is deepening".

PM vows to hunt down 'monsters' who beheaded British aid worker David Haines

David Cameron described the beheading of Haines by Islamic State as an "act of pure evil".

Satan statue with erection removed by Vancouver city officials

Some residents want it reinstated

Italian nuns raped and killed in Burundi are laid to rest

The Xaverian nuns, who had served Africa for decades, were buried in a cemetery in the Democratic Republic of Congo

At least 3 killed as part of megachurch complex collapses in Nigeria

At least three people have been killed at the megachurch complex of megachurch pastor and televangelist TB Joshua in Nigeria.Â

Michelle Williams is happy her gospel song 'Say Yes' is playing in gay clubs

It's not very often you hear the name of Jesus at a nightclub but Destiny's Child bandmate Michelle Williams says that's exactly what's happening with her new gospel song, 'Say Yes'.

Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings beat Bible in Facebook's 'top 10 books that stayed with you' study

If you've been checking into your Facebook lately there's a good chance you've seen or been tagged into a post by a friend sharing their top 10 books that have stayed with them in some way.Â

Kevin Sorbo defends 'Jews killed Jesus' remarks

Pastor's 'fight ministry' incorporates mixed martial arts; sees it as a counter to 'feminised' church

Rob Bell joins Oprah Winfrey on 'The Life You Want' tour; calls talk show host a 'really good preacher'

Rob Bell joins Oprah Winfrey on her The Life You Want tour; calls talk show host a 'really good preacher'