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Religious literacy for civil servants is 'vital', says Open Doors
Foreign and Commonwealth Office minister Heather Wheeler admitted that the UK Government had not given the persecution of Christians "the attention it warranted".

Coronavirus: Methodist leader sends message of support to Chinese Churches
In her letter, the Rev Dr Barbara Glasson said that the Church was also supporting Chinese congregations in the UK.

Entertainment has replaced Jesus as the way, the truth, the life
The tragedy is that entertainment now not only permeates our time, but also our ways of living, thinking, relating, and even worshipping.

Cadbury chocolate and the Christian connection
The Cadbury family were devout followers of Jesus and his teachings.

Chris Pratt declares 'One Nation Under God' as he launches production company aimed at overcoming divisions
The Christian actor has launched a new production company that he says is to focus on content that will both entertain and help to heal divisions.

Postal worker who found toddler on highway says it was 'God-ordained'
The postal worker who found a toddler walking barefoot along a Maryland highway has given God the credit for the incredible rescue.

Iranian Christian convert granted early release from prison
Religious liberty campaigners are optimistic that others imprisoned with him with will also be freed.

Council of Europe passes resolution to stop workplace discrimination against people of faith
The Council of Europe has adopted a resolution upholding the duty of member states' to protect people of faith against discrimination in the workplace because of their beliefs.

Reaching out to young people is a challenge for many pastors - survey
Around half (51%) said that "reaching a younger audience" was a major challenge for their ministry.

Over 8,000 people sign petition defending Franklin Graham's UK tour
The launch of the petition follows the cancellation of his evangelistic events by all seven of the venues that had been booked for the tour, among them the Glasgow Hydro, ACC Liverpool and ICC Wales.

Salvation Army scales up emergency shelter provision for rough sleepers ahead of Storm Ciara
The Salvation Army is getting ready for Storm Ciara by setting up 'pop-up' shelters across the UK.

Lord Chancellor has 'grave doubts' about watering down assisted suicide laws
Lord Chancellor Robert Buckland MP has said he has "grave doubts" about watering down assisted suicide laws.

Westminster Abbey's bells to ring out for Duke of York's birthday
The ringing of bells to mark the Duke of York's birthday this month is to go ahead as planned, Westminster Abbey has said.

'Faith keeps us free, prayer makes us strong,' says Trump at National Prayer Breakfast
Donald Trump has told hundreds of religious leaders that his administration will protect them and their liberty.

Mike Pompeo launches new International Religious Freedom Alliance
Launching the alliance on Wednesday, he said it would "push the issue of religious freedom forward around the world".

A good children's programme is a draw for many Christian parents
Committed Christian parents are attracted to churches with strong children's programmes, new research by Barna has found.