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China's Terror Laws Increasingly Used To Crack Down On Churches
Another crackdown on Christians in China is being reported. Radio Free Asia says both Catholic and Protestant congregations are being targeted in the northwestern region of Xinjiang.
Inspirational Soul Survivor Leader Mike Pilavachi Is Suffering From Heart Problems
Mike Pilavachi, the pioneer of Soul Survivor youth camps and pastor of Soul Survivor Watford, is suffering from suspected angina.
Leading Gay Cleric Jeffrey John Narrowly Rejected As Bishop In Wales
A leading gay cleric has narrowly missed out on becoming a bishop after his appointment was blocked for the fourth time.
Gavin Calver Appointed Chair Of Spring Harvest
Spring Harvest, the annual Christian festival in Minehead and Skegness, has announced Gavin Calver as the new chair of its planning group.
Pope Francis Condemns Christian Hypocrisy, Says It's 'Better To Be An Atheist'
'Scandal destroys' said the Pope yesterday, calling Catholics not to live 'a double life', and urging them not to put off conversion.
Conservative Bishop Called To Step Down In Row Over ID Cards For 'Pure' Male Clergy
A campaign to block a bishop opposed to female clergy is being launched in a renewed row over women's ordination.
Sending Out The 25: Church Of England Bishops Head To Durham For Weekend's Evangelism
Durham is the destination for 25 Church of England bishops plus all their staff next weekend for four days of evangelism.
Faithful In The Fire: The Christian Legacy Of St Polycarp
Today is the liturgical feast day of a man named Polycarp, a hero of the early Church who suffered persecution with grace. What can we learn from his life?
What Makes A Great Sermon? 5 Tips For The Perfect Preach
Preaching is at the heart of the Christian faith. It can be inspiring, but also incredibly dull. Here's 5 tips on how to do it well.
Bishop Leads Charge For Church's 'Radical Inclusion' Of Gay Couples
The Bishop of Manchester is calling for the Church of England to move forward in its acceptance of gay couples after a report keeping the traditional teaching on marriage was thrown out.
World Evangelical Alliance: It's (Sometimes) OK Not To Say God Was Jesus' 'Father'
The World Evangelical Alliance has backed Bible translators in a row over whether to use 'God the father' and Jesus 'the son' in some languages.
Bristol Cathedral May Remove Stained Glass Tribute To Slave Trader
The Church of England's Bristol Cathedral may remove a prominent stained glass window dedicated to the slave trader Edward Colston following pressure from anti-racism campaigners.
New Study Shows How UK Christian Festivals Are Still Male Dominated
The UK's Christian festivals are still heavily biased in favour of male speakers, research released today has shown.
Planting Trees For The Bees: Churches Across London In Bid To Make The City Green
Churches across London are planning to plant trees across London in a bid to make neighbourhoods across the city more 'bee friendly'.
Walking Where Jesus Walked: New Pilgrim Way Opens In Jerusalem
A new pilgrimage route in Jerusalem is recreating a journey Jesus and his disciples may have taken on their visits to the city 2,000 years ago.
Rift Deepens In Syriac Orthodox Church Over Quran Row
A row between the Patriarch of the Syriac Orthodox Church and six archbishops who accused him of 'betraying the faith' is escalating.