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Eritrean government shuts down Christian-run health centres
Eritrean government shuts down Christian-run health centres

Christian-run health centres in Eritrea have been unexpectedly shut down by the government in its latest act of hostility towards Christians in the country.

Many carers struggling with 'unmanageable debt', warns Christian charity
Many carers struggling with 'unmanageable debt', warns Christian charity

A new report has warned that many carers are falling into debt as they struggle to cover their basic living costs.

Supreme Court sends case against Christian bakers who refused same-sex wedding cake back to state courts
Supreme Court sends case against Christian bakers who refused same-sex wedding cake back to state courts

The US Supreme Court has told the Oregon courts to reconsider the case of a Christian couple sued over their refusal to make a same-sex wedding cake.

Spending two hours a week in nature is linked to better health and well-being
Spending two hours a week in nature is linked to better health and well-being

We found that people who spent at least two hours a week in nature were more likely to report "good" health or "high" levels of well-being than people who spent no time in nature.

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Welsh bishops adopt anti-Semitism definition
Welsh bishops adopt anti-Semitism definition

Bishops of the Church in Wales have adopted the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition of anti-Semitism.

Church calls on Sajid Javid to show 'moral courage' and grant permanent residence to orphaned boy
Church calls on Sajid Javid to show 'moral courage' and grant permanent residence to orphaned boy

The Church of Scotland has appealed to Home Secretary Sajid Javid to show "moral courage" and grant an orphaned boy permanent residence.

Five years after Mosul's Christians were told to 'convert, pay or die', lives are being slowly rebuilt
Five years after Mosul's Christians were told to 'convert, pay or die', lives are being slowly rebuilt

The 17th of June marks five years since the infamous ultimatum, 'convert, pay or die' was issued to Christians living in Mosul when so-called Islamic State (IS) took control of major parts of the city.

How not to resolve your marriage conflict
How not to resolve your marriage conflict

I always knew that communication would be the key to a successful marriage, and forgiveness should be the first thing that comes to my mind when I get offended. However it is always easier said than done.

Why I won't be cheering for Australia in this year's Rugby World Cup
Why I won't be cheering for Australia in this year's Rugby World Cup

In light of the Israel Falou case, I now have absolutely no connection, no affinity with this Australian Rugby side. I could not care less if they win or lose now.

Lessons from a mission trip in Japan
Lessons from a mission trip in Japan

Shinto views and beliefs permeate much of Japanese culture but there's so much potential to reach the unreached in Japan because people do want to hear about Jesus

Red Letter Christians UK launches with united stand against knife crime
Red Letter Christians UK launches with united stand against knife crime

The launch week for Red Letter Christians UK began on Saturday with a public action against knife crime that brought together around 800 people in East London.

Glasgow congregation votes to leave Episcopal Church of Scotland
Glasgow congregation votes to leave Episcopal Church of Scotland

A congregation in Glasgow has become the latest church to quit the Episcopal Church of Scotland over its liberal interpretation of Scripture.

Government urged to support Bill that would end 'postcode lottery' in palliative care
Government urged to support Bill that would end 'postcode lottery' in palliative care

A Christian advocacy group is calling on the Government to support a change in the law so that more than 100,000 adults and children every year do not miss out on vital end of life care.

Fatherhood among Angola's fatherless generation
Fatherhood among Angola's fatherless generation

In a unique community called 16 June, former street children are embracing fatherhood after a lifetime of living rough, writes Sian Curry.

Jeremy Hunt reiterates support for lower abortion time limit
Jeremy Hunt reiterates support for lower abortion time limit

Pro-lifers have come to the defence of Jeremy Hunt after he was attacked over his support for reducing the abortion time limit.