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Poorest Americans most likely to have 'great deal' of confidence in Church: Gallup

While confidence in the Church or organized religion remains at historic lows, the poorest Americans, those living in households earning less than $50,000 annually, are more likely to express "a great deal" of confidence in religious institutions, a new survey from Gallup suggests.

Religion shapes vaccine views â but how exactly?

Believing the Bible is the literal word of God is tied to greater vaccine skepticism.

Christian community in India faces surge in violence

The United Christian Forum (UCF) reports that the Christian community in India has endured 400 incidents of violence within a span of 190 days this year.

Gambling sponsorship in Premier League 'hugely disappointing'

It "beggars belief" that so many Premier League teams continue to be sponsored by gambling companies, a Christian charity has said.

Christian councillor suspended over Pride tweet launches legal action

King Lawal, a Conservative councillor at North Northamptonshire Unitary Council for the last two years, tweeted that "Pride is not a virtue but a sin".

Iranian pastor sent to prison over 1,000 miles from his home

An Iranian pastor has been relocated to a prison over 1,000 miles from his residence in the country's southern region after he was recently arrested and facing contested accusations of undermining state security.

Hit faith-based movie Sound of Freedom gets UK release date

'All people of God must actively seek to help the oppressed,' says movie's star.

New Christian in Uganda slain for leaving Islam

Abudu Amisi of Kasanvu village, Pallisa District was stabbed multiple times while returning from a market in Kasasira West village, Kasasira Town Council, in Kibuku District, and died en route to a hospital, eyewitnesses said.

Hearing adjourned in case of Christian who lost job offer over LGBT beliefs

An employment tribunal has adjourned the case of a Christian social worker whose job offer was withdrawn because of his beliefs on marriage and human sexuality.

Black Americans lead the way in 'spiritual vitality' and church attendance

"In fact, Black Americans lead the way in nearly every measure of holistic spiritual health."

It takes a team: Championing girls in sport and beyond

"We have found that girls are more likely to overcome challenges when they're surrounded by a loving community that not only meets their basic needs but that champions them," says Agnes Hotay, Compassion's Senior Director of Regional Programme in Africa.

Nicaraguan bishop returned to prison after refusing forced exile

A Roman Catholic bishop has been sent back to a Nicaragua prison after rejecting attempts to "persuade" him to leave the country, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) reports.

European Parliament calls for end to violence in India's violence-hit Manipur

The European Parliament has adopted a resolution calling on the Indian government to address ongoing violence in Manipur which has seen the mass destruction of churches and Christian property, leaving at least 100 people dead and causing tens of thousands to flee from their home.