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Lawsuit filed after teacher throws away child's Valentine's Day message with news of God's love to classmates
Parents sue a school district after their son's Valentine's Day gifts are confiscated.

Woman pregnant with another couple's twins after IVF mix-up
Woman pregnant with another couple's twins after IVF mix-up

Ebola virus outbreak in Nigeria? Nation is on high alert as nearby countries struggle with virus
Nigeria's federal government has issued a warning that the Ebola Virus which has already caused deaths in Central and West Africa, could become a problem for the country.

Bells ring out for Hillsborough disaster victims
Bells rang out in Liverpool at 15:06 BST today in memory of the 96 Liverpool fans who died in the Hillsborough disaster a quarter of a century ago.

Pastor Robert McKeehan commits suicide: NC Community Bible Church church shocked at 42-year-old senior pastor's death
The Community Bible Church in High Point, North Carolina is mourning the death of their Senior Pastor, Robert McKeehan, who reportedly took his own life last Friday.

First Christian convert in tribe that killed Jim Elliot and four other missionaries dies
Dayuma Caento, the first Christian member of the Waodani tribe in Ecuador â a group made famous for killing Jim Elliot and four other missionaries in 1956 â has died, aged around 80.

David Cameron urged to raise blasphemy law concerns with Pakistan
The British Prime Minister reportedly promised to raise the issue in talks with the country where blasphemy is punishable by death

Heart bleed bug update: Smartphones running on Android Jelly Bean 4.1.1 affected
Jelly Bean, the most popular version of Android, was originally released in July 2012. There were several versions released through October 2013, extending from 4.1 to 4.3.1. Only version 4.1.1 is vulnerable to Heartbleed, and "patching information" is being distributed to wireless carriers and phone manufacturers. Android software update responsibilities are passed to these Android partners, slowing down the process.

Is the internet making us lose our religion?
A new study suggests that internet use can be correlated with declining religious affiliation in the US. But in this case, does correlation really imply causation?

Rick Warren: Look to the cross, we can't find the answer anywhere else
Ahead of this weekend's Easter celebrations, megapastor Rick Warren has released a short video in which he shares the hope that the resurrection brings and the way his faith has helped him to deal with grief

The Gospel is more than just good advice
If you follow Toy Story, you'll be aware there has been some speculation about the identity of Andy's mother lately. Jesus may have lived and died some 2,000 years ago but the theorising continues. Regardless of what people may think about him, Jesus was always sure of who he was

Don't be held by the past, but look to the future: Bishop's comforting words to former mining community
Bishop Paul Butler leads service marking 30 years since closure of Bearpit Colliery

Monastery on traditional site of the burning bush is under threat
An Egyptian monastery traditionally believed to be built on the site of the burning bush is under threat.

Pentecost 2014: The Biggest Birthday Party Ever
"Jesus was a master at turning everyday situations that people could relate to into creative illustrations of faith" and Share Jesus International is encouraging churches across the UK to do the same.

Abortion and infanticide are 'unspeakable crimes', says Pope
Pope Francis, in what his strongest comments on the issue to date, has condemned abortion and infanticide as "unspeakable crimes"

Religious programmes shouldn't just be at Easter and Christmas, says Welby
The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby is calling for more religious broadcasting all year round.