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Danish Bible Society responds to criticism over new translation
Danish Bible Society responds to criticism over new translation

The Danish Bible Society called the criticism "fake news".

Christian charity sends PPE to religious and charity workers on coronavirus frontline
Christian charity sends PPE to religious and charity workers on coronavirus frontline

A Christian charity has made £194,000 worth of personal protective equipment (PPE) available to religious and charity workers delivering vital frontline services.

What can we learn from death?
What can we learn from death?

Our prayer should be like Moses, that we might gain wisdom and learn lessons that will inform our days on earth.

Worship phone line launched to reach older Christians
Worship phone line launched to reach older Christians

The phone line is available 24 hours a day on 0800 804 8044 and has been set up particularly for those who are unable to join online services because they don't have internet access.

Justin Welby to lead first assembly at Government-backed virtual school
Justin Welby to lead first assembly at Government-backed virtual school

Justin Welby will be delivering a message of hope at the first assembly of a new virtual school created to help primary and secondary children being educated at home during the lockdown.

Priscilla Shirer on coronavirus: Satan will use COVID-19 to attack God's people
Priscilla Shirer on coronavirus: Satan will use COVID-19 to attack God's people

Priscilla Shirer has issued a warning to Christians, saying that Satan is using the coronavirus pandemic as a "tactic to discourage God's people".

Pastor, father of 9 dies of coronavirus; Passes away days after celebrating recovery
Pastor, father of 9 dies of coronavirus; Passes away days after celebrating recovery

A Michigan pastor has died of complications from contracting coronavirus, just days after sharing an inspiring testimony of defeating Covid-19.

God is using Covid-19 to 'prune the Church' - Francis Chan
God is using Covid-19 to 'prune the Church' - Francis Chan

God is using coronavirus to "prune the Church and cut off branches that aren't bearing fruit", Francis Chan has said.

Coronavirus is an 'unmitigated evil', says Archbishop of Canterbury
Coronavirus is an 'unmitigated evil', says Archbishop of Canterbury

He also addressed criticism over the Church of England's guidance on church closures during the lockdown.

Mixed response to equalities minister's trans pledge
Mixed response to equalities minister's trans pledge

The Christian Institute has given a cautious welcome to the equalities minister's pledge to restrict irreversible treatments for transgender young people.

Christian safeguarding group tops list of best charities to work for
Christian safeguarding group tops list of best charities to work for

Thirtyone:eight has led independent reviews into allegations against Jonathan Fletcher and, more recently, the Crowded House leadership, formerly led by Steve Timmis.

Former Government minister backs legal challenge against \'DIY\' abortions
Former Government minister backs legal challenge against 'DIY' abortions

A healthcare professional and former Government minister have given their backing to a legal challenge against the UK Government over its decision to allow 'DIY' abortions in the UK.

Christian journalist defends role of the media in the pandemic
Christian journalist defends role of the media in the pandemic

ITV News journalist and producer Julie Etchingham has defended the role of the media during the coronavirus pandemic.

Pro-life billboard campaign can stay put after advertising watchdogs reject complaints
Pro-life billboard campaign can stay put after advertising watchdogs reject complaints

The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children is extending its pro-life billboard campaign in Northern Ireland after advertising watchdogs rejected complaints.

Time is running out for Africa as coronavirus cases rise sharply
Time is running out for Africa as coronavirus cases rise sharply

With some African nations having only a handful of ventilators to serve millions of people, Christian Aid has warned that the window to prevent coronavirus from overwhelming the continent is "closing fast".

Coronavirus pandemic is a good time for people to start thinking about death and Heaven - Keith Getty
Coronavirus pandemic is a good time for people to start thinking about death and Heaven - Keith Getty

With the coronavirus pandemic reaching far and wide, Christian hymn writer Keith Getty is encouraging people to start having conversations about death and what happens next.