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Faith groups and charities call for more support for homeless
Faith groups and charities united in a day of action this week to call on the Government to give more support to the homeless.
Benefit boost should be made permanent, says Bishop of Durham
The Bishop of Durham has called for the £20 increase to Universal Credit to be made permanent.
Over 2,000 Christians killed in Nigeria this year - report
At least 2,200 Christians were killed by Islamist extremists in Nigeria in 2020, according to a new report.
Court dismisses legal challenge against Norway's removal of children from Christian parents
The European Court of Human Rights has dismissed a legal challenge against Norway's child services agency for removing children from their evangelical Christian parents.
Free speech includes the right to offend, judges rule
Two judges have cleared a woman in a misgendering case that could have far-reaching implications for freedom of speech and policing.
Warnings of 'unprecedented violence' in Nigeria after priest's murder and abduction of hundreds of schoolboys
Nigeria is at risk of becoming a failed state if it cannot halt the violent murders and kidnappings taking place at the hands of extremists, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has warned.
Stephen Cottrell's successor as Bishop of Chelmsford announced
Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani is to be next Bishop of Chelmsford, succeeding Stephen Cottrell.
The rise of the 'nones' shows no signs of stopping
The number of young people with no religious affiliation is continuing to grow, according to a new survey.
'Trump will go down in history as one of the great presidents of our nation,' says Franklin Graham
Franklin Graham has said he is "grateful" for Donald Trump's four years in office as Republicans recognize Joe Biden's victory.
RZIM awaits investigation findings after apologist challenges handling of Ravi Zacharias accusations
An apologist with Ravi Zacharias International Ministries is calling for repentance and "reparations" in response to how accusations of misconduct and other scandals were handled.
After a turbulent year, Church leaders to see in 2021 with week of prayer
'Declaration' coincides with what is traditionally significant time in the black majority Church, when churches would normally come together to ring in the New Year with prayer, worship and celebration followed by a week of corporate prayer and fasting.
Christmas markets: their long history and changing future
Wooden huts with twinkling fairy lights, festive hubbub, and the aromas of roasted chestnuts and glühwein â this picture-postcard setting is recreated annually across UK towns and cities in December. This year, however, most Christmas markets have been cancelled, meaning that 2020 will be a year without urban festive cheer.
American Christians need to get ready for more hostility, says freed pastor Andrew Brunson
Christians in the US need to "prepare ourselves" for increasing "hostility", says formerly imprisoned pastor Andrew Brunson.
Beth Moore calls 'Trumpism' dangerous
Beth Moore has ignited a debate on social media about "Trumpism" and "Christian nationalism", which she said were "seductive" and "dangerous".
A Christian marrying a non-Christian is 'incomprehensible', says John Piper
Desiring God author John Piper is baffled by Christians who marry non-believers.
Harvard faces backlash after calling women 'birthing people'
In a tweet promoting one of its panel discussions, Harvard Medical School referred to women as "birthing people" to be more inclusive of those who identify as nonbinary or transgender.