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Man who inspired Sound of Freedom movie denies sexual misconduct allegations
Man who inspired Sound of Freedom movie denies sexual misconduct allegations

A report in Vice contained claims of sexual misconduct involving seven women.

Kirk Franklin shares painful path to finding biological dad
Kirk Franklin shares painful path to finding biological dad

Gospel artist Kirk Franklin has released a new documentary about how he finally found his biological father after decades of wondering.

TD Jakes' daughter named on Time100 Next list of up-and-coming leaders
TD Jakes' daughter named on Time100 Next list of up-and-coming leaders

'When your father is T.D. Jakes and you follow his footsteps into the world of ministry, there's a lot of pressure to find your own voice,' said Tyler Perry in tribute.

Persecution in India has increased dramatically since last year
Persecution in India has increased dramatically since last year

The number of violent occurrences peaked in July at 80.

More Singaporeans are choosing Christianity or no religion at all
More Singaporeans are choosing Christianity or no religion at all

The research found that Singaporeans are switching religions in record numbers.

Passing of Online Safety Bill welcomed
Passing of Online Safety Bill welcomed

Christian charities have welcomed the passing of the Online Safety Bill which contains measures to protect children from internet pornography.

Christian family seek to overturn 'de-humanising' reporting restrictions after daughter's death
Christian family seek to overturn 'de-humanising' reporting restrictions after daughter's death

The devout Christian family of a teenager who tragically died while fighting for life-preserving treatment to be continued are to challenge strict reporting restrictions which mean her identity still cannot be revealed.

Celebrated footballer Ronaldo gets baptised
Celebrated footballer Ronaldo gets baptised

The 47-year-old Brazilian said he felt "truly regenerated".

Episcopal Church lost over 90K members in 2022, but worship attendance increased: report
Episcopal Church lost over 90K members in 2022, but worship attendance increased: report

The US Episcopal Church saw a decline of over 90,000 members in 2022, but also witnessed a considerable increase in Sunday worship attendance, according to a new report.

Climate change threatening global food supplies, warns Christian Aid
Climate change threatening global food supplies, warns Christian Aid

A Christian aid organisation has warned that the impacts of climate change across the developing world may soon be felt in the grocery baskets of shoppers in European countries, including the UK.

Evangelical Christian numbers on the rise in Spain
Evangelical Christian numbers on the rise in Spain

An update from the Observatory of Religious Pluralism in Spain has shone a light on the changing face of religious belief in the European nation, revealing some of the challenges and opportunities facing Christians in the traditionally Catholic country.

Australia's Christians warn against euthanasia law changes
Australia's Christians warn against euthanasia law changes

Euthanasia has become increasingly available in Australia, being currently legal and accessible in Queensland, South Australia, Victoria, Western Australia, and Tasmania, and set to become legal in New South Wales later this year.

Priest criticised over Russell Brand comments
Priest criticised over Russell Brand comments

Canon Angela Tilby has faced strong criticism for comments she made on the allegations facing Brand and the media attention they have received.

Review into care of critically ill children a 'missed opportunity'
Review into care of critically ill children a 'missed opportunity'

Christians campaigning for greater transparency around decisions made in the care of critically ill children have expressed disappointment at the outcome of a review led by the Nuffield Council on Bioethics.

Nigeria: 23 pastors killed, 200 churches shut down in 4 years
Nigeria: 23 pastors killed, 200 churches shut down in 4 years

Terrorists have killed 23 pastors and forced the closure of more than 200 churches in Nigeria's Kaduna State over the past four years, according to the Rev. Joseph Hayab, chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria in Kaduna State.

Church leaders establish goal to train over 100K new European pastors in next decade
Church leaders establish goal to train over 100K new European pastors in next decade

"The European nations represent some of the most difficult places to plant churches, to network leaders and to equip pastors."