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Sri Lanka churches hold Sunday service for the first time since Easter bombings
Sri Lanka's Catholic churches opened for Sunday worship again for the first time since suicide bombings killed hundreds over Easter.
Students are increasingly turning to religious leaders for mental health support
University leaders have affirmed their commitment to strengthening student support, and counselling services are busier than ever. But one resource is often overlooked: chaplaincy.
To cross the winning line, we first need to take a step of faith
If we're honest, it's in the challenges that we grow.
March for Life UK challenges hearts and minds on abortion
Pro-lifers braved the unpredictable weather in London on Saturday to take their message about the sanctity of life to Westminster.
Kanye West's Sunday Service is too exclusive to be a church - Kate Bottley
TV vicar Kate Bottley explains why, for her, Kanye West's Sunday Service isn't a church
Sierra Leone: the most dangerous place in the world to give birth
Anyone walking through Trafalgar Square over the next week will be struck by the sight of 150 baby grows hanging outside St Martin-in-the-Fields Church.
'Tolkien' movie director on honoring life, legacy of 'Lord of the Rings' author (interview)
As a child growing up in Finland, filmmaker Dome Karukoski felt an unusually strong kinship with fantasy author J.R.R. Tolkien.
Donald Trump urged to condemn China's religious freedom abuses in trade talks
The Trump administration was strongly urged by a congressionally-mandated commission to bring up the continued persecution of Christians and other religious minorities with China's top trade negotiator during this week's trade talks in Washington.
A fun game with a serious safeguarding message
Youthscape has produced a new creative resource that is designed to be fun and interesting while also helping churches and organisations think seriously about their approach to safeguarding.
New guide launched to help churches understand Universal Credit
A new guide has been published to help churches understand Universal Credit and better support people they come into contact who are receiving it.
Pope tells clergy they must report sexual abuse and cover-ups
The Pope has issued new guidelines making it mandatory for Roman Catholic clergy to report cases of clerical sexual abuse or attempts to cover it up.
Church of England maintains confidentiality of confession for now
The Church of England has decided to maintain the confidentiality of the confessional for now after a working group set up to review the guidelines failed to reach a unanimous verdict on the matter.
Persecution of Christians is 'close to our hearts', says Jeremy Hunt
British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt has affirmed the UK's commitment to addressing the persecution of Christians following a meeting of faith leaders at the official residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury on Wednesday.
Pastor, church members and Christian relief worker kidnapped in Nigeria
A group of Christians, including a church pastor, are missing after being kidnapped in Nigeria by suspected Boko Haram militants while on their way to deliver aid.
Steffany Gretzinger leaving Bethel Music after 10 years
Known for leading thousands in corporate worship, Steffany Gretzinger announced that she will be leaving her home church, Bethel, where she spent the past decade per the "Lord's" leading.
Christian rugby player Israel Folau says his 'head is held high' after breach of conduct
Christian rugby player Israel Folau says his "head is held high" after being found guilty of breaching Rugby Australia's player code of conduct.