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Child cancer sufferers surprisingly resilient
Parents were more likely to think their children had symptoms of post traumatic stress disorder than the kids themselves

Protect yourself: easy passwords are making us vulnerable to fraud
Consumers are being encouraged to use a range of passwords online to protect themselves against fraud.

Spain's draft abortion bill welcomed
With moves towards increasing restrictions on abortion in Spain, one European advocacy group is encouraged by what it sees as a trend across Europe towards more pro-life attitudes

Persecution predicted to rise in North Korea
The leader of a North Korean ministry has warned that Christians are likely to face increased persecution under new guidelines released by the government.

Justin Bieber: Prison minister warns pop star to lay off drugs
Former music industry executive and drug addict Marty Angelo has warned teen pop sensation Justin Bieber to stay away from the alcohol and drug-fuelled rock and roll lifestyle.

Pope Francis to WEF: 'Humanity must be served by wealth, not ruled by it'
Pope Francis delivered a message to members of the WEF in which he called on business and government leaders to approach economic concerns with "a renewed, profound and broadened sense of responsibility" to protect the most vulnerable.

Infidelity on the rise in France
More and more French admit to adultery and being comfortable with it,a new poll suggests

'No excuses' for failed Syria peace talks - World Vision
As international delegates head into day two of the Geneva II peace conference in Switzerland,World Vision is calling on world leaders to ensure that humanitarian aid is able to reach the most vulnerable people in Syria, saying the situation is "urgent".

Revolutionary new glass protects York Minster's Great East Window
Groundbreaking new material used in York Minster conservation

Talk the Word: a new approach to engaging with the Bible
With so many people finding it difficult to read and engage with the Bible, Paul Keeys has developed a new approach that involves digging deep and talking out loud.

Faithful, the new live project by Kingsgate Community Church
Peterborough's Kingsgate Community Church released its first ever live album at the tail end of 2013.
Secularists call for separation of church and state in Finland
The Union of Freethinkers in Finland wants to abolish the privilege enjoyed by the state churches

Anglicans saddened by death of West Africa Primate
Members of the Anglican Communion have been left shocked and saddened by the sudden death of the Primate of The Church of the Province of West Africa on Tuesday.

Salvation Army reaching out after Tonga storm
The Salvation Army has been assisting communities in Tonga as the South Pacific nation recovers from one of the most powerful storms it has ever been hit by.

Resourcing new forms of church must be 'priority', says Fresh Expressions leader
The outgoing leader of the Fresh Expressions team says being fruitful in the lives of the people who make up the statistics is the most important thing
Early Christian burial site found in China
What was suspected as the oldest Christian burial site in China had its origins confirmed by experts this week.