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Continued arrests and church assaults impacting Christian community in Uttar Pradesh
Continued arrests and church assaults impacting Christian community in Uttar Pradesh

Christian in Uttar Pradesh have voiced alarm after nearly 25 believers, including pastors, were arrested in the previous week over supposed "conversion" efforts by authorities.

Max Lucado opens up about past struggles with alcohol
Max Lucado opens up about past struggles with alcohol

In his new book, God Never Gives Up on You, the bestselling pastor and author reflects on a time when drinking became a way to help him cope with the stress of ministry.

Christian marriage clerk told to pay $100k damages in same-sex case
Christian marriage clerk told to pay $100k damages in same-sex case

A former county clerk is to appeal after a jury ruled she should pay $100,000 in damages over her refusal to sign a same-sex marriage licence.

Edinburgh Council removes religious representatives from votes on education
Edinburgh Council removes religious representatives from votes on education

Religious leaders no longer have the right to vote on education matters across Edinburgh.

Christians risk arrest if they join protests
Christians risk arrest if they join protests

A year on from the death of Mahsa Amini, Christians in Iran are being warned to stay clear of protests or else risk arrest.

Sailing the seven seas for God's purpose
Sailing the seven seas for God's purpose

There are some of us who feel drawn to experience life at sea. Operation Mobilisation's (OM) Ship Ministry allows Christians to join people from every nation, with diverse backgrounds to serve God, as discovered by four young people who shared their stories.

Nicaraguan bishop goes to international human rights body to fight wrongful imprisonment
Nicaraguan bishop goes to international human rights body to fight wrongful imprisonment

"Those concerned with basic human rights should be outraged by the crisis endured by people of faith in Nicaragua."

Vatican brings its message for peace in Ukraine to Beijing
Vatican brings its message for peace in Ukraine to Beijing

The meeting with Chinese officials is the latest step in Pope Francis' appeals for peace in Ukraine.

Who's watching Ming? Digital surveillance in China
Who's watching Ming? Digital surveillance in China

It's not just other nations that China is spying upon – it is their own people, especially anyone with a faith in anything other than the Chinese state.

Survey: Mainline clergy are more liberal than their congregants
Survey: Mainline clergy are more liberal than their congregants

Mainline clergy are more supportive than their congregants of LGBTQ rights, more likely to have opposed the overturn of Roe v. Wade and less likely to believe America is in danger of losing its culture and identity.

At Sing! Global, a faithful pushback to the spread of megachurch praise music
At Sing! Global, a faithful pushback to the spread of megachurch praise music

Keith and Kristyn Getty's hymn conference brings Christians together to sing tunes from historic hymnals, from Celtic traditions and new creations — and to share a common love and culture of sacred music.

Activists want age verification on Bible content
Activists want age verification on Bible content

Is the Bible a source of adult content? A group of internet activists believes so.

Commission to investigate discrimination against Christians
Commission to investigate discrimination against Christians

The Commission of Inquiry is being launched by Voice for Justice UK after a survey of 1,500 Christians by the charity found that experiences of hostility and ridicule are widespread.

New Wine 'deeply troubled' by Mike Pilavachi developments
New Wine 'deeply troubled' by Mike Pilavachi developments

New Wine has issued a statement after the Church of England investigation into Soul Survivor founder Mike Pilavachi concluded that safeguarding allegations are "substantiated".

Christian parents are failing to pass on the faith to their children, says Christian researcher
Christian parents are failing to pass on the faith to their children, says Christian researcher

"Most parents, even born-again parents, do not really think the spiritual component of their child's life is a big deal," writes George Barna in his new book.

Christian teenager at centre of court battle with NHS has died
Christian teenager at centre of court battle with NHS has died

A teenager who was fighting doctors to continue life-preserving treatment has tragically died.