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10 amazing moments from Nelson Mandela's life
From trials, to imprisonment, to handing on the work of building South Africa to the next generation, Mandela's legacy is remarkable

Put life before debt in the Philippines, says Christian Aid
Christian Aid has released a statement calling for the cancellation of the Philippines' national debt.

No sign of recovery for poorest, says foodbank operator
The Trussell Trust, a Christian charity that partners with churches and communities to open foodbanks across the UK, has reported that over 500,000 people have received at least three days' emergency food since April this year.
Assemblies of God Pastor and Minister Released from Iran's Sepidar Prison in Awaz
Two Christian prisoners were released from Sepidar Prison in Ahwaz after 214 days.

Faith through friendship: How I'm getting through my desert season
I am currently building a relationship with God after years of only praying when I needed help.

Archbishop Desmond Tutu thanks God for 'the gift of Madiba'
Archbishop Desmond Tutu has led a special service in Cape Town today in memory of his close friend, the late Nelson Mandela.

South Africa after Nelson Mandela: The church 'has its work cut out'
Moss Ntlha, General Secretary of the Evangelical Alliance in South Africa, discusses Nelson Mandela's influence, his legacy, and what the church must learn from him.

Nelson Mandela 'will inspire generations', says Pope
Pope Francis has paid tribute to Nelson Mandela and the sacrifice he made to build a new South Africa with reconciliation and truth at its heart.
Pastors who sell blessings are 'misguided and greedy'
A South Sudan bishop has criticised pastors apparently selling prayer and blessings to their church members.

'Shocking' levels of corruption worldwide
An international coalition of Christian organisations working to tackle corruption has said world leaders need to act swiftly to end the shocking levels of corrupt practices across the globe.

Nelson Mandela and his faith
He may not have put his faith so often into words, but this matters little as it was his often simple and humble gestures that so powerfully and clearly conveyed what he believed.

Pakistan's churches increase security after Peshawar blasts
Officer dies guarding another church in Peshawar

Jon Snow: I'm not sure God is real
Veteran newsreader Jon Snow has confessed that despite a religious upbringing, he is still unsure about whether God exists.

Nelson Mandela's death: Christian reactions
Church leaders and Christian organisations have paid tribute to a "towering figure of the 20th century"

The Archbishop of York's prayer marking the life of Nelson Mandela
The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, has issued a special prayer for Nelson Mandela, who died on Thursday aged 95

Nelson Mandela, the global statesman: 1918 - 2013
Nelson Mandela has died at the age of 95 - tributes from Archbishop Desmond Tutu, the Archbishop of Canterbury, David Cameron, Barack Obama