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A new kids book to push back against the 'explosion' of transgender stories for children
An award-winning poet has written a new children's book in response to the "explosion" in transgender literature for children.
Pakistan's blasphemy laws 'must be repealed', says Christian charity
Release International has called on Pakistan to repeal its controversial blasphemy laws as hundreds remain in prison on dubious charges.
Decline in charitable giving linked to fall in churchgoing
A drop in charitable giving by Americans has been blamed on the continued decline in church attendance.
Down's syndrome births drop 30% in hospitals where new screening tests rolled out
Figures published today show that that the number of babies born with Down's syndrome has dropped by 30% in NHS hospitals that have introduced new non-invasive prenatal tests.
Doctor who offers to pray for patients cleared of wrongdoing
The General Medical Council has decided to take no action against a Christian doctor who offers to pray for patients and talks about his faith during consultations.
What is Joseph's part in the Christmas story?
In all our various ways of the depicting this event â from school nativity plays through to big-screen biblical epics â Joseph is only a supporting character: often more part of the scenery than a participant in the scene.
Refugees and asylum seekers star in Church of England's Christmas advert
Asylum seekers and refugees are the real-life stars in the Church of England's new advert inviting people to church this Christmas.
An alternative arrival: learning from Palm Sunday at Advent
For all the nativity's yuletide dominance, the quirks of the Anglican Second Service lectionary nudged a different arrival story onto centre stage on the First Sunday of Advent: Jesus's Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem.
Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke dies aged 79
Evangelist and Christ for All Nations founder Reinhard Bonnke has died at the age of 79.
Third Day's Mac Powell on wife's brain aneurysm: 'Each day has been more positive than the day before'
Third Day frontman Mac Powell's wife is making some progress after suffering a brain aneurysm and even persuaded him to get back on the stage for a Christmas concert tour.
Emilio Estevez remembers his dad shouting the Lord's Prayer 'at the top of his lungs' while being arrested
Emilio Estevez is the son of Hollywood legend Martin Sheen but in addition to being a star of the big screen, his dad was also a passionate activist who often found himself on the wrong side of the law with his public protests
Do we really know the Holy Spirit?
One of the problems in my own walk has been a lack of intimacy with the Holy Spirit.
Girl charged after Katherine Jenkins mugged before Christmas carol concert
A teenage girl has been charged after classical singer Katherine Jenkins was mugged shortly before she was due to perform at a charity Christmas carol concert.
Remains of two dozen aborted babies discovered in India
Locals contacted the police after they made the horrific discovery as they gathered to fish last month.
St John's College, Nottingham, to close its doors after 156 years of ministry
The leadership of St John's, Nottingham, has decided to call time on the historic institution after coming to the conclusion that it is "no longer financially viable in the long term".
'Jesus Christ inspires us to love one another,' says Trump at National Tree Lighting Ceremony
It was all about Jesus at the 97th National Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington DC on Thursday.