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Christians asked to pray for Trump in hospital after testing positive for Covid-19
Christian leaders have been calling for prayer after Donald Trump was taken to hospital on Friday evening. The development comes after he and his wife Melania tested positive for coronavirus on Thursday.
Southern Baptists distance themselves from Trump's 'stand back and stand by' comments
Senior officers of the Southern Baptist Convention reaffirmed the denomination's repudiation of white supremacy as a "scheme of the devil" Wednesday after a controversial call by President Donald Trump to far-right activists to "stand back and stand by" during the presidential debate on Tuesday.
'The world is becoming more authoritarian and Christians are paying the price,' says Open Doors speaker
"The Covid-19 emergency has allowed populist and authoritarian heads of state to tighten their grip on power and crush dissenting voices," says Open Doors' Ron Boyd-MacMillan.
Extend free school meals to prevent 'harrowing' Christmas for families, says Archbishop
The Archbishop of Canterbury and Bishop of Durham are calling on the Government to expand free school meals over the school holidays as a growing number of families face hardship due to the pandemic.
Schools should cut ties with groups that promote 'harmful' gender stereotypes
The Christian Institute is urging schools to cut ties with groups that promote radical ideas around gender identity.
Scottish Government launches consultation on making DIY abortions permanent
The Scottish Government has launched a consultation on whether to extend temporary arrangements allowing for at-home abortions during the pandemic.
LifeWay halts legal action against former president Thom Rainer
LifeWay Christian Resources has suspended its lawsuit against former president Thom Rainer over an alleged breach of contract.
Most evangelicals ready to vote for Trump
Most evangelicals are planning to vote for Donald Trump on election day in November.
RZIM launches investigation into Ravi Zacharias sexual harassment claims
An independent investigation has been launched into claims that late apologist Ravi Zacharias sexually harassed massage therapists who worked at two spas he co-owned.
Christian Solidarity Worldwide challenges Marks & Spencer over Uighur slave labour
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has launched a letter-writing campaign asking Marks & Spencer to reassure shoppers that it does not use Uighur slave labour in the manufacture of its clothing.
St Jerome on a laptop: new mosaic celebrates enduring legacy of 4th century Bible translator
A stunning new artwork has been unveiled to mark 1,600 years since the death of Vulgate translator St Jerome.
2,500 Bibles sent to remote tribe that once killed missionaries
A remote Papua tribe has received 2,500 Bibles 55 years after two missionaries trying to reach them with the Gospel were slain.
Smaller churches struggle to livestream their services on YouTube
Smaller churches have not been able to host their online services at their requested time on YouTube.
Hong Kong churches called to stand up for democracy as Beijing tightens its grip
A pastor's son and pro-democracy campaigner has urged Hong Kong churches to do their part in standing up for freedom in the territory.
Police neutrality on Pride and gender identity has been 'betrayed' - report
Police have "betrayed their commitment to neutrality" through partnerships with LGBT lobby groups like Stonewall, a report by free speech campaigners has said.
Francis Chan cautions Church over coronavirus divisions
Francis Chan has lamented divisions in society over responses to the pandemic, but he also fears that churches are no different.