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Compassion tells God's Not Dead producers: it's 'too early' for movie about our sponsor child and Thai cave rescue

Compassion has warned it is "too early" for filmmakers to begin planning a film about the rescue of twelve boys and their football coach from a cave in Thailand.

John Wesley's chapel defends Bristol gay pride event

The world's oldest Methodist chapel has defended a service which protestors claim conflicts with church teaching on sexuality because it affirmed homosexual lifestyles.

Justin Bieber in 'major falling out' with his pastor at Hillsong

Justin Bieber has had a "major falling out" with a senior pastor at the Hillsong church he has been attending in New York City, a news report from the United States suggests.

Simon Thomas says he's praying for ill ex-Blue Peter presenter Richard Bacon

Simon Thomas has offered his prayers for fellow former Blue Peter presenter Richard Bacon who remains in a medically induced coma after falling ill last week.

Former Archbishop of Canterbury Lord Carey allowed to lead at his church again

Lord Carey has received permission to lead services and preach at his church, months after stepping back from ministry following the publication of report which heavily criticised his handling of an abuse case.

Derry won't return to the 'terrible years', vows bishop after nights of violence

Derry shall not be drawn into a repeat of the "terrible years of awful suffering and loss", the city's Catholic bishop has said following six consecutive nights of unrest.

Christian MP joins Trump protest claiming President breeds division not love

Christian Labour MP Stephen Doughty joined tens of thousands on the streets of London on Friday to protest the visit of Donald Trump to the UK.

Historic churches threatened by funding cuts

The National Churches Trust has warned the future of historic churches is in danger.

Church leaders label Franklin Graham bus ad ban 'bias against Christians'

Church leaders in Blackpool have criticised what they describe as an "astonishing" decision to ban bus adverts promoting an evangelistic event which will see Franklin Graham preach a gospel message.

Christians attacked for allegedly comparing Jesus to Prophet Muhammad

A Coptic Christian community in an Egyptian village has been attacked over an alleged Facebook post that compared the Prophet Muhammed to Jesus Christ.

Two Indian priests arrested for rape allegation

Poll: Young adults the most confident about sharing their faith at work

Young adults in Britain feel more comfortable about sharing their faith at work than their parents and grandparents, a survey has revealed.

Quakers in Britain set to protest Donald Trump's visit

The Quakers in Britain will join thousands of people that are set to protest US president Donald Trump's visit to the UK.

Priesthood 'increasingly attractive' as vocation for younger women, MPs hear

Younger women view becoming a priest as an "increasingly attractive" job, according to the Church of England's representative in the Commons.

Pastor and family attacked in church

A pastor and his family are recovering from injuries after being attacked in their church in India's southern Tamil Nadu state.

Theresa May's first religious freedom envoy pledges to stand by persecuted believers

The first ever Prime Minister's Special Envoy on Freedom of Religion or Belief has promised to help ensure the United Kingdom stands with Christians and other group around the world who are being persecuted for their religious beliefs.