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Millions are starving around the world: Here\'s how you can help
Millions are starving around the world: Here's how you can help

Today there are 792 million people in the world who do not have enough food. One in 9 people goes to bed hungry every day and 65 million kids go to school on an empty stomach. People in Britain are being urged to plan their own meal packaging event, to donate and also to advocate for the cause.

Jerry Falwell Jr praises Trump's Twitter attacks, calls president 'a bold leader willing to speak his mind'

Leading evangelical and Trump supporter Jerry Falwell Jr has defended the president's Twitter attacks against his opponents, calling him 'a bold leader who's willing to speak his mind'.

What do Brits think about Islam?
What do Brits think about Islam?

Almost half of the UK population think Islam is incompatible with British society, a survey is suggesting.

What Donald Trump can learn from King Salman of Saudi Arabia

The songs Christians sing are really important. They don't just express our faith, they form it too.

Same-sex relationships - a trend to follow, challenge or ignore?
Same-sex relationships - a trend to follow, challenge or ignore?

John Appleby, a member of the General Synod of the Church of England, which will debate homosexuality when it meets in York this weekend, says it is unhelpful and often insulting to assume of others that they are either 'for' or 'against' something when there may be many shades in between.

Muslims urged to take \'stronger stance\' against extremism and appoint British-born Imams
Muslims urged to take 'stronger stance' against extremism and appoint British-born Imams

British-born imams must be appointed over those educated overseas to improve leadership among Muslims, a new report is advising.

Wimbledon 2017: Three tennis stars with faith to watch out for
Wimbledon 2017: Three tennis stars with faith to watch out for

To help you as everyone rapidly brushes up on their tennis knowledge, here are three Wimbledon stars with faith to watch out for.

\'Doubting\' Thomas?: Why the label isn\'t fair to a great apostle
'Doubting' Thomas?: Why the label isn't fair to a great apostle

The Apostle Thomas, whose life the Church celebrates today, has had the label 'doubting' around his neck for the last 2,000 years.

Patriotism meets faith as Trump addresses veterans event

US President Donald Trump used a Christian rally in honour of armed forces veterans on Saturday to warn about dangers to religious freedom and lash out at the 'fake media' he believes are trying to undermine his agenda.

Pope Francis on baby Charlie Gard and the \'duty\' to defend human life
Pope Francis on baby Charlie Gard and the 'duty' to defend human life

Pope Francis has intervened in the Charlie Gard baby case, speaking up for the need to defend human life, especially when it is 'wounded by illness'.

Why pushing our Christian convictions on other people isn\'t always bad
Why pushing our Christian convictions on other people isn't always bad

In a world of "whatever works for you," should Christians force their convictions on others?

British Christians overwhelmingly backed Tories in general election, figures reveal

British Christians were disproportionately likely to vote Tory in the recent general election, figures have shown.

More evangelicals are supporting gay marriage, but why?
More evangelicals are supporting gay marriage, but why?

Gay marriage support among white evangelicals has more than doubled, from 14 percent to 35 percent, over the last 10 years.

10 reasons you may be a Christian and still not be healed

We don't discourage a sick friend from going to the doctor yet we can be wary of encouraging him to pursue divine healing.

Three car bombs hit Damascus, at least seven people killed

Three car bombs exploded in Damascus on Sunday, state media said, killing at least seven people in the first suicide bombings in the Syrian capital since jihadists attacked in March.

Germany approves same-sex marriage in historic bill opposed by Christian chancellor Angela Merkel
Germany approves same-sex marriage in historic bill opposed by Christian chancellor Angela Merkel

The German parliament approved the legalisation of same-sex marriage on Friday in an historic, contested move. Germany's chancellor Angela Merkel voted against the bill, saying she personally felt marriage should be between a man and a woman.