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SBC messengers reelect Texas pastor Bart Barber to a second term as president
Barber was an unlikely candidate for president when he first ran in 2022. His election seems to indicate that Southern Baptists approve of the direction the convention is going.
Rick Warren pleads for reinstatement of Saddleback in Southern Baptist Convention
In a heated message to over 12,700 messengers gathered at the Southern Baptist Convention's Annual Meeting in New Orleans, Saddleback Church founder Rick Warren made a case for why his church's inclusion of women in pastoral roles should not ban it from the denomination.
Police drop bail restrictions against pro-life activist arrested for praying near abortion clinic
Restrictions on a pro-life activist following her arrest for praying outside an abortion clinic have been lifted but she continues to face the possibility of additional charges related to her activism.
Nottingham churches open for prayer and reflection after killing rampage
Churches in Nottingham have opened their doors after a tragic knife and van rampage in the city on Tuesday morning left three people dead.
Concerns over new mandatory sex and relationships lessons in Northern Ireland
The UK government is moving ahead with plans to introduce a new mandatory curriculum on sex and abortion in Northern Ireland.
Former Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle criticised in safeguarding review
The former Catholic Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle put people at "potential risk" by ignoring safeguarding advice and having a close friendship with a registered sex offender, a review has found.
Scripture engaged Christians 'flourish in every domain of human experience': survey
New research conducted by the American Bible Society reveals that Christians heavily engaged with the Bible and their faith "flourish in every domain of human experience."
Calls for end to 'pills by post' abortion service after woman jailed
There have been calls for the "dangerous" 'pills-by-post' abortion scheme to end after a woman was jailed for using the service when she was over the legal time limit.
Wife of missing pastor takes Malaysian government to court
The wife of a pastor who was abducted in 2017 has begun a civil case against the Malaysian government and police force in a bid to uncover the truth.
Vatican court sentences eco-activists to prison for damaging art
The three activists raised awareness of climate change by damaging artwork in the Vatican Museums last summer.
Hundreds of Christians bless land for giant prayer monument
Christians from all denominations have gathered on the outskirts of Birmingham to bless the land where a giant prayer monument is to be built.
Uganda on the brink of massive food crisis
A humanitarian disaster is unfolding in Uganda amid widespread food and funding shortages, Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) has warned.
Nearly two-thirds of Americans believe there are only 2 genders, PRRI study finds
The share of Americans who believe there are only two genders, as opposed to many gender identities, has increased to nearly two-thirds as issues related to LGBT ideology continue to divide the American public, a new study suggests.
Doomed or sign of hope? Pope Francis' mission for peace in Ukraine is underway
Sent on a papal mission for peace, Italian Cardinal Matteo Zuppi returned from Kyiv on Tuesday amid mixed reactions from the champions and skeptics of Pope Francis' efforts to mediate in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict.
Pope Francis remains in hospital
Pope Francis is continuing his recovery from hernia surgery in hospital.
Jesus, the servant King
Jesus is the archetype of servant leadership.