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US warns UK over free speech, citing pro-lifer's prosecution
The US state department has issued a statement saying it is "concerned about freedom of expression in the United Kingdom" and that it is "monitoring" the case of a pro-life woman prosecuted for holding a sign offering help within an abortion clinic "buffer zone".
School facing backlash over Easter cancelation says it will celebrate, just not at church
A primary school in the United Kingdom that faced criticism for cancelling its traditional Easter bonnet parade and church service, has announced plans to continue celebrating Easter but not at a local church in order to ensure “inclusivity.”
Christians respond after devastating Myanmar earthquake
Christian humanitarian organisations are mobilising quickly to provide relief following a catastrophic 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck central Myanmar and parts of Thailand on Friday.
Mel Gibson’s ‘The Resurrection of the Christ’ to begin filming in Italy this August
Mel Gibson is set to return to the director’s chair for The Resurrection of the Christ, the long-awaited sequel to The Passion of the Christ.
Christian challenge VAT on private schools: 'There are no winners with this legislation'
Seven families have challenged the new VAT on school fees, claiming it discriminates against Christians and children with special educational needs (SEN).
Christians challenge council's proposed ban on open-air preaching
Christians are attempting to block an injunction that could effectively ban evangelism.
Quakers condemn unprecedented police raid on meeting house
The Quakers have condemned the actions of the Metropolitan Police who raided the Quaker’s Westminster Meeting House on Thursday last week and arrested six young women.
'It’s a hiatus, not the end': Carl Beech steps back from ministry leadership amid Parkinson's disease and diabetes
UK evangelist Carl Beech has publicly announced he is stepping down from his role as President of Christian Vision for Men (CVM) and Edge Ministries to focus on other projects and his health battles with Parkinson’s Disease and diabetes.
Justin Welby feels 'personal failure' over handling of John Smyth case
The former Archbishop of Canterbury also said he was "profoundly ashamed" of a farewell speech in the House of Lords in which he appeared to make light of his resignation over safeguarding failures.
A mother’s love: a reflection of God’s heart
Mother’s Day is upon us and if you’re still searching for the perfect gift, maybe this article found you right on time.
The medieval origins of Mothering Sunday
What is most significant is that the particular tradition of ‘Mothering Sunday’ – as found in the UK, Ireland and some Commonwealth countries – has its roots in an event that is much older than the US celebration and the commercial card-giving and gift-giving that the US event has inspired. And these roots express Christian beliefs and practices.
How the world’s oldest story of a women’s rights campaign is in the Bible
What is probably the world’s first recorded successful women’s rights campaign is in the Bible. Here is the story ...
Who are some of the most significant mothers of the Bible?
On Mothering Sunday, we can remember the famous mothers of the Bible. Many of these mothers played an important role not only in the Bible, but also in history and theology. This is the story …
Russian court bans 'extremist' New Testament translation
A Russian court has banned an "extremist" translation of the New Testament
Bishop urges UK government to put diplomatic pressure on Nigeria as Christians continue to suffer
A Nigerian bishop has called on the UK government to make diplomatic and economic relations with his country conditional on Nigeria’s efforts to return internally displaced people to their homelands.
King Charles and Queen Camilla postpone Vatican visit as Pope Francis recovers from ill-health
King Charles III and Queen Camilla have postponed their anticipated visit on April 8 to the Vatican after medical advice recommended that Pope Francis take an extended period of rest, and mutual agreement between the British Royal Household and the Holy See.