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Pastor suspects Satanists after dead animal found hanging on flagpole
Pastor suspects Satanists after dead animal found hanging on flagpole

The vicar of the church suspects the animals' bodies were deliberately dumped by satanists.

Crown Prosecution Service admits comments on Bible were 'inappropriate'
Crown Prosecution Service admits comments on Bible were 'inappropriate'

The Crown Prosecution Service recently said that parts of the Bible are "no longer appropriate in modern society".

Watch out for the sheep: live animals bring spectacle and humour to Nativity scenes
Watch out for the sheep: live animals bring spectacle and humour to Nativity scenes

Though they aren't mentioned in the Bible Christmas story, live animals have been part of nativity scenes since the 1200s. But sometimes things go awry, including a recent case of cows on the loose.

Holy Land leaders call for dialogue and peace amid tensions
Holy Land leaders call for dialogue and peace amid tensions

Catholic leaders in the Holy Land have spoken of their concern about the "gradual deterioration of the general social and political situation" in the region.

Ukraine orders punitive measures against 7 Orthodox clergy over ties to Russia
Ukraine orders punitive measures against 7 Orthodox clergy over ties to Russia

Concerns raised over Zelensky's crackdown on churches, clergy.

Christian parents accuse school of trans indoctrination
Christian parents accuse school of trans indoctrination

Christian parents have accused a Church of England school of secretly indoctrinating children with trans ideology.

Jordan unveils $100 million master plan for 2,000-year anniversary of Jesus' baptism
Jordan unveils $100 million master plan for 2,000-year anniversary of Jesus' baptism

'We decided on a biblical village theme that attempts to re-create a 2,000-year-old experience,' said an official in charge of developing the site.

Lysa TerKeurst reflects on 'healing' after end of 29-year marriage
Lysa TerKeurst reflects on 'healing' after end of 29-year marriage

Proverbs 31 Ministries founder Lysa TerKeurst has reflected on the "healing" she's done over the last two years following the divorce from her husband of 29 years due to his infidelity and substance abuse issues.

Growth of religious 'nones' appears to be slowing: Gallup report
Growth of religious 'nones' appears to be slowing: Gallup report

Americans who identify as religious unaffiliated appear to be slowing in their population growth, according to a recent analysis from the prominent polling organization Gallup.

Archbishop praying after 'terrible' Channel tragedy
Archbishop praying after 'terrible' Channel tragedy

The Archbishop of Canterbury has spoken of his sadness over the loss of four migrants who died when their small boat capsized in the English Channel.

Christian employees feel 'silenced' in the workplace - study
Christian employees feel 'silenced' in the workplace - study

"Hostility" and "ridicule" are some of the experiences reported by Christian employees in the UK and US, according to a major new study.

Associated Press tells journalists not to use 'fetal heartbeat', 'late-term abortion'
Associated Press tells journalists not to use 'fetal heartbeat', 'late-term abortion'

The Associated Press' guidelines advising journalists against using terms like "fetal heartbeat" and "late-term abortion" has drawn the ire of pro-life activist organizations who feel the directive obfuscates the abortion issue.

The Gospel in the heart of Central Asia
The Gospel in the heart of Central Asia

Kazakhstan is strategically and geopolitically very well positioned between China, Europe and the Middle East, with a growing and vibrant evangelical church to influence this part of the world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Thousands back petition calling on CofE to scrap transgender schools guidance
Thousands back petition calling on CofE to scrap transgender schools guidance

A petition calling on the Church of England to scrap its transgender guidance for schools has been signed by 15,000 people.

Welby staying quiet on LGBT views
Welby staying quiet on LGBT views

Justin Welby has suggested he will refrain from sharing his own views about same-sex marriage so long as he is the Archbishop of Canterbury.

Only half of UK Christians think it is important to share their faith with others
Only half of UK Christians think it is important to share their faith with others

The survey also found that many know nothing about the Great Commission.