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Abortion is 'horrific', says Pope
The Pope spoke strongly against abortion in an address to global ambassadors on Monday.
Church of England's Twitter campaign a success
Some 7,500 tweets were sent using the hashtag #christmasmeans
Compassion gives water of life to vulnerable children
Over 1.1 billion people across the globe don't have access to clean water, which equates to about an eighth of the global population.
Apache flute-maker crafts native flutes for God's glory
"I can't shut up about my passions," says Rick Archuleta. "They are Jesus Christ and flute making."
The 'unselfie' â bucking the selfish trend
A passion for others and for needs beyond ourselves is so often missing in the deluge of me-driven social media posts
Tea and cuddles help to hold relationships together - study
When it comes to love, actions speak louder than words for most couples
Could the church offer a fun and alcohol-free alternative to boozy nights out?
As young people seek an alternative to the drunken Friday night out, there could be a real opportunity for the church to open its doors in radical ways
Greeting cards for the Christian market
Maytree Cards has decided to do something about the lack of greeting cards with Christian images and messaging.
Pope baptises unmarried couple's baby in Sistine Chapel
Pope Francis yesterday baptised the child of an unmarried couple as part of a ceremony in the Sistine Chapel in Rome.
2013 a bad year for religious freedom in Cuba
The advocacy group Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has renewed its call upon the leadership of Cuba to improve religious freedom in the country.
Does the church influence the missionary behaviour of youths?
Churches that talk about missionary work, projects and mission agencies have a small impact, but churches that teach the missionary life, have a major impact on their young members
Controversy surrounds play 'The Bible: The Complete Word of God (abridged)'
One Democratic Unionist Council Alderman is calling for the performances to be halted
Time to reverse 'bias' against marriage â Iain Duncan Smith
Strengthening families is essential to creating strong societies and tackling poverty, Iain Duncan Smith has said.
Dennis Rodman forgiven for outburst against imprisoned Christian Kenneth Bae
The family of Kenneth Bae have accepted the apology from former NBA star Dennis Rodman following an outburst in which he suggested that Korean-American Christian may deserve his imprisonment in North Korea.
Bishop calls for change to childcare system
Childcare provision in Britain is too complex, the Bishop of Ripon and Leeds has said.
Children for sale in Chennai
Cruelty, torture and rape accompany this ruthless business