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People who abstained from sex until tying the knot have happier marriages, research finds
New research reveals that marriages are quantifiably happier if the couple had fewer sexual partners prior to their wedding day.

Two French priests commit suicide after being accused of sexual misconduct
Two French priests have committed suicide in the past month after being accused of sexual misconduct.

Young people more open to flexible marriage arrangements and polygamy, research finds
New research has revealed the gap between young and old people in Britain when it comes to views on marriage.

Ancient Bible returns to England's shores for the first time in 1,300 years
An ancient Latin Bible made by English monks and sent to Italy as a gift to the pope is returning to England's shores for the first time in well over a millennium for a rare British Library exhibition.

What Eugene Peterson taught me about preaching
'Everybody sounded the same in her lectures, all presented as neatly labeled specimens, butterflies on a mounting board on which a decade of dust had settled.'

10 Sudanese Christians beaten in captivity
Ten Sudanese Christians released on Sunday were beaten while in captivity, according to World Watch Monitor (WWM.

World Council of Churches condemns Zambian pastor's arrest
The general secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC) has condemned the detention of a Zambian pastor for organising a meeting of pastors to discuss the country's economic crisis.

Rohingya crisis: There's no plan and not enough money, says Christian Aid
Christian Aid said there was still no long-term plan for protecting those affected by Myanmar's action against its Rohingya minority.

Angry with God? 3 simple steps to deal with your rage
My anger wasn't red hot and raging. More of a smouldering slow burn, built up over time, corroding my heart and soul, straining our relationship.
District of Columbia prosecutors open civil probe of Catholic archdiocese
At least 13 states and the District of Columbia are conducting civil or criminal investigations into allegations of sexual misconduct or cover-up in the Catholic Church

England's cathedrals continue to enjoy a strong turnout for Christmas services
Attendance continues to swell at England's cathedrals over the Christmas period, according to the latest statistics from the Church of England.

Donald Trump is right to redefine gender as only male and female, say Christians
The Trump administration is set to scrap "gender identity" in federal law and return to the previous legal definition of sex as synonymous with biological sex.

London churches are the most 'visitor friendly', but Cumbria is best for 'other-worldly' charm
London churches offer the best facilities for visitors in England but if it's history and atmosphere people are after, they should head north to Cumbria, according to the findings of a new survey.

Dozens of young people give their life to Christ at Siloam's first Bible camp in Peru
Siloam Christian Ministries held its first ever Bible camp in Peru where dozens of young people gave their life to Christ.

MPs vote in favour of controversial abortion bill
The bill will have a second reading next month but is unlikely to become law without government support.

Noah and Abraham: Keeping the faith and breaking the rules
Why does the Bible say (Genesis 6:9): 'Noah was a righteous man, perfect in his generations. With G-d walked Noah'?