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'Many people are not celebrating' - human rights concerns raised on China anniversary
As China marks 70 years of Communist rule with lavish celebrations, others are raising concerns about the lack of freedom in the country.
Rise in the number of schools ignoring religious education laws
There has been an increase in the number of schools failing to meet UK legal requirements around religious education provision, new research has revealed.
Pro-life group defends anti-abortion posters targeting Stella Creasy after huge backlash
A pro-life group has defended a series of graphic posters aimed at rallying opposition against Labour MP Stella Creasy's abortion views.
Manchester City Council consulting on abortion clinic buffer zone
Manchester City Council is consulting on plans to implement a buffer zone around an abortion clinic that will restrict the activities of pro-life volunteers.
Archbishops' movement inspiring Christians worldwide to pray for friends and family
An ecumenical movement launched by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York has inspired a fresh wave of prayer among Christians for their loved ones.
America's evangelicals are more concerned about healthcare than abortion and religious liberty - study
In the study by LifeWay Research, concerns over healthcare far outweighed abortion and religious liberty, two issues typically regarded as key battlegrounds in the US culture wars.
Destroyed Christian businesses in Syria given new lease of life
When the fighting was over in Aleppo and life started to return to the city, many people found their livelihood destroyed. However, for some of them, vital help was not far away.
Christian actress sues theatre after being fired over Facebook comments
A Christian actress is suing her former agency and the theatre where she had a starring role in the musical, The Colour Purple, before being let go over Facebook comments expressing a biblical view of homosexuality.
'Jerusalem' voted UK's favourite hymn
Jerusalem beat enduring favourites like How Great Thou Art and Amazing Grace to top the poll of Songs of Praise viewers.
'Abusive' flows of money robbing poor countries of $416bn a year - Christian Aid
The development agency said that money earned, transferred or used around the world illegally or by abusing laws was robbing poor nations of revenues worth $416bn a year.
Academics retract article claiming religious children are less generous
A scholarly article that claimed children raised in religious households were less generous than children raised in nonreligious households has now been retracted.
'It's time for the church to get serious about mental health,' says Jarrid Wilson's widow
The wife of pastor Jarrid Wilson, who committed suicide earlier this month, has pleaded with the church to work hard at becoming a place that is "a little bit safer for people".
Poldark star joins cast of new movie about the life of Jesus
Aidan Turner, star of The Hobbit and hit BBC TV show, Poldark, is the latest cast member to be confirmed for a new movie about the life of Jesus.
Over 800 healthcare professionals voice opposition to new Northern Ireland abortion laws
Over 800 healthcare professionals have outlined their opposition to new abortion laws due to come into effect in Northern Ireland next month.
Court ruling in support of euthanasia in Italy is 'deeply concerning'
A court ruling effectively legalising euthanasia and assisted suicide in Italy is "deeply concerning and disappointing", a pro-life campaign group has said.
Churches and Christians urged to pray for the media
As journalists increasingly find themselves in the political crossfire in the heated Brexit debate, a guide to help churches and Christians pray for the media has been produced by Christian group Christians in Media.