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Olympic gold medallist Sydney McLaughlin gives the glory to God after breaking her own world record
US Olympic gold medalist Sydney McLaughlin credited God as she made history again this month by breaking her world record in the 400-meter hurdles at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon.
Legal victory for Canadian pastor who was fined for holding services during Covid-19
A Canadian court has ruled in favor of a pastor who gained international notoriety for his steadfast objection to coronavirus restrictions and sought to have a lower court ruling holding him in contempt of court dismissed.
Reaffirmation of traditional stance on marriage and sexuality dropped from Lambeth Call
The organisers of the Lambeth Conference have dropped sections of a draft 'Call' that sought to uphold marriage as a union between a man and a woman, and reject homosexual practice as incompatible with Scripture.
Nicky Gumbel retires as vicar of Holy Trinity Brompton
Rev Nicky Gumbel and his wife Pippa have officially retired as leaders of Holy Trinity Brompton (HTB) Church in London.
Women and girls in Indonesia forced to wear hijabs in school and workplace
"Nearly 150,000 schools in Indonesia's 24 Muslim-majority provinces currently enforce mandatory jilbab (hijab) rules, based on both local and national regulations."
'Revisions' to be made to Lambeth Call on Human Dignity
Changes are being made to a draft 'Call' at the Lambeth Conference that seeks to reaffirm a traditional interpretation of marriage and sexuality.
In Canada, Pope Francis apologizes to Indigenous peoples, says it's only 'first step'
Pope Francis apologized for 'the ways in which, regrettably, many Christians supported the colonizing mentality.'
Archie Battersbee's parents lose appeal against withdrawal of life support
The parents of 12-year-old Archie Battersbee have lost their appeal against a court ruling that supports ending treatment.
Burkina Faso: parishes closed after 'explosion' of Islamist terrorism
Some parishes in Burkina Faso have been attacked so badly that they have been forced to close down, Aid to the Church in Need warns.
Franklin Graham plans return to UK after successful tour
Graham finished his God Loves You UK tour this month at London's Excel Centre.
Pope Francis meets with Canada's Indigenous
While Pope Francis is expected to apologize for the mistreatment of Indigenous Canadians, his visit will also highlight familiar concerns that he shares with Indigenous cultures about care for the elderly and the environment.
Justin Welby has no plans to retire early
The Archbishop of Canterbury says he plans to stay in post until he reaches the retirement age of 70.
Christians welcome free speech guidance for police officers
"This updated guidance puts in place new safeguards to ensure people are able to engage in lawful debate without police interference."
Nigeria: kidnapped Catholic priest slain
The body of one of two Catholic priests kidnapped on 15 July in Kaduna state, Nigeria, was recovered Tuesday morning, sources said.
What my Covid survey taught me about the Church
Some of the most heartbreaking results from my poll were the private messages people sent - their stories of loneliness, fear, depression, conflict.
Religious liberty has a long and messy history â and there is a reason Americans feel strongly about it
Religious liberty is one of the earliest civic values associated with the United States, yet defining and defending it has proved a centuries-long process.