Council of Europe criticised over inadequate response to anti-Christian incidents
"There are mechanisms to combat anti-Semitism and Islamophobia, but nothing concerning Christians."
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New report accuses Armenian government of targeting Apostolic Church
The report came as EU leaders gathered in Yerevan.
Wes Streeting to meet Darlington nurses after new trans guidance issued
Streeting has been criticised for being slow to act.
'Total collapse of human security' - mother gives birth as gunmen attack Nigeria village
The attack has highlighted the deepening crisis in Nigeria.
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Campaign seeks to put children's rights first in gay marriage debate
Katy Faust is challenging the legal definition of marriage in the US, arguing that the rights of children to a mother and father have been undermined, and she sees parallels with the UK.
Reform will be 'far friendlier' to Christians than other parties if it wins office
Farage is “not just giving lip service" to Christianity, says Reform's head of policy.
Sam Allberry resigns after being 'disqualified' from ministry by church
Sam Allberry has resigned from his position as associate pastor of Immanuel Church Nashville after reportedly being in an “inappropriate relationship with an adult man in 2022".
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Sam Allberry resigns after being 'disqualified' from ministry by church
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Coptic Christian YouTuber sentenced to five years in Egypt over faith-based online videos
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The Protestant faith is losing people in the UK
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Lib Dems admit unlawful discrimination against Christian parliamentary candidate
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When the gospel is criminalised, who really suffers the consequences?
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Thousands expected as ‘Jesus March’ returns to London for Pentecost
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12 Christians killed in Nigeria
Terrorists from the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) killed at least 12 people and burned a church building in an attack on a Christian village in northeastern Nigeria’s Adamawa State, according to the international Christian aid organization Barnabas Aid.
Outcry over assault on nun in Jerusalem
A man has been arrested in connection with a violent assault on a French nun in East Jerusalem.
US churchgoers report stronger faith and renewed commitment five years after Covid pandemic
A major new survey of over 24,000 Christian churchgoers in the US suggests many believe their faith and congregational life have strengthened in the years since the Covid-19 pandemic.
Israeli troops investigated after damage to solar panels in Christian village in Lebanon
Israeli soldiers are under investigation after footage appeared to show military equipment being used to wreck solar panels in a Christian village in southern Lebanon.
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Where is Scotland heading this week?
Scotland is experiencing serious political, economic and social decline after years of SNP governance and failed policy choices. Will this week's elections change that?
Why do Christians say “Amen”?
There are certain words we use so often in church that we rarely stop to think about them. “Amen” is one of those words. But what does it actually mean and why do Christians say it?
The Protestant faith is losing people in the UK
The UK, Sweden and Germany are among the countries with the largest net losses of Protestants, according to a new study into religious switching.
Council of Europe criticised over inadequate response to anti-Christian incidents
"There are mechanisms to combat anti-Semitism and Islamophobia, but nothing concerning Christians."
Thousands expected as ‘Jesus March’ returns to London for Pentecost
Thousands of Christians from across the UK are set to gather in central London this Pentecost weekend for a large-scale public event celebrating the Christian faith.
Wes Streeting to meet Darlington nurses after new trans guidance issued
Streeting has been criticised for being slow to act.
Nick Vujicic responds to rumours he is dead by confirming he is alive and well
"Although I’d like to go Home, there’s much more work to be done,” the 43 year old said.
Proclaiming Good News through musical theatre
We serve a creative God - the One who spoke and creation itself exploded into life! What an opportunity, then, to use creative ways to share the Good News of Jesus.
Pro-life campaign launched for Welsh Parliament elections
Candidates are being asked to make their positions on abortion and assisted suicide clear.
Tributes paid to Richard Harries, former bishop of Oxford
The Archbishop of Canterbury described Harries’ death as a “great loss” for the church and the nation.
Government has 'terrible lack of realism' regarding Islamist violence in Nigeria
Militant attacks in Nigeria happen on a near constant basis.
Lib Dems admit unlawful discrimination against Christian parliamentary candidate
Just days before local elections, the Liberal Democrats have admitted to unlawful religious discrimination against a parliamentary candidate over his Christian views.
When the gospel is criminalised, who really suffers the consequences?
When the gospel is criminalised and silenced in public, those who pay the price are the ones who need this hope the most.
Church leaders welcome dismissal of charges against pro-life grandmother
Rose Docherty was the first person criminally charged under the Scottish buffer zone law.
'Sad moment' as abortion up to birth becomes the law of the land
The passage of the Crime and Policing Bill means, among other things, that women who abort their babies beyond the legal limit of 24 weeks will face no criminal sanction.
Christians disappointed as Premier League refuses to receive Sudan petition
Manchester City's owner is also deputy prime minister of the UAE.
Is Donald Trump religious?
New figures from Pew Research Center suggest that most Americans believe President Trump is not a very religious person.
Newsboys launch legal action against MercyMe, concert promoters and media
The Christian band Newsboys and owner Wes Campbell have filed a federal lawsuit in Tennessee alleging defamation and antitrust violations against major figures in CCM, including MercyMe and frontman Bart Millard, claiming a coordinated effort to force them out of the concert market.
Kemi Badenoch: End investigations into Darlington nurses and Jennifer Melle
The NHS appears to be resisting the Supreme Court ruling on gender.
Missing pages from ancient Bible manuscript recovered
An international team of researchers has recovered dozens of long-lost pages from one of Christianity’s earliest New Testament manuscripts, including the letters of Apostle Paul, shedding new light on how early believers read and studied Scripture.