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'Depopulation is the biggest public policy problem in Scotland' - report
The Evangelical Alliance has published a new report that sets out the "vital role" of Christianity in Scotland.

Over 1,300 people sign petition to keep Scottish island's Tesco closed on Sunday
"When stores and businesses open their doors on Sunday, it may seem like a convenience at first, but the resulting ripple effect leaves workers with less time to rest, less time for family, less time for church worship and invariably, a lower quality of life."

Pope condemns 'shameful inability' of international community to end Israel-Gaza war
The Pope has spoken of his closeness to people suffering in the war between Israel and Gaza as he called for dialogue to restore peace in the region and condemned the international community for failing to halt the conflict.

Chris Packham leads calls to rewild Church of England
TV presenter and conservationist Chris Packham has led calls to the Church of England to commit to re-wilding 30 per cent of its land.

The mainstream psychiatrist who confirms demonic possession is real
Scientists often assume such ideas are delusions â symptoms of a psychiatric illness or psychosis. Some Christians even dismiss the idea, even though they feature prominently in the gospel accounts of Jesus's life. So when a distinguished expert in mental illness, Dr Richard Gallagher, wrote a book describing his own personal encounters with people who are possessed, it received a lot of media attention.

Franklin Graham says Americans must help each other amid storm devastation, trust in God's goodness
'We all are going to have storms in life'

Faith leaders make joint stand against 'hate' on October 7th anniversary
"As people of faith from Christian, Jewish and Muslim communities in the UK, while we may hold different views about aspects of the conflict, we stand united in our grief and in our belief that our shared humanity must bring us together."

'The UK is entering its first atheist age,' say researchers
"Whilst atheism has been prominent in our culture for some time â be it through Karl Marx, George Eliot, or Ricky Gervais â it is only now that atheists have begun to outnumber theists for the first time in our history."

We must speak out for persecuted brothers and sisters, says church leader
A London church leader has expressed "sadness" that more attention is not paid towards persecuted Christians.

Only 35% of Evangelicals think they're ready to share biblical truths: poll
While the overwhelming majority of Evangelicals believe they have a duty to share the teachings of the Bible, most don't feel prepared to do so, according to a new survey.

'Big battle' ahead as Labour MP prepares to table assisted suicide bill
A Labour MP's new bill to legalise assisted suicide has been called a "major threat".

Evangelical Alliance records fastest membership growth in decades
The growth comes amid a "secular tsunami" in the UK, CEO Gavin Calver said.

Charity Commission launches inquiry into Barnabas Aid
The charity regulator for England and Wales has launched a statutory inquiry into a charity that supports persecuted Christians.

Rick Warren: 'Part of finishing the task is re-evangelising the Church'
Ahead of his speech Saturday at the Fourth Lausanne Congress on World Evangelisation, Rick Warren, founder of Saddleback Church in California, warned believers must re-evangelise nominal Christians to fulfill the Great Commission, adding that some Christians have traded "spiritual power for political influence."

Landslides devastate Leprosy Mission's Nepal hospital
Water and food supplies are critically low after record-breaking monsoon rains triggered landslides in Nepal.

Russell Brand defends baptism in underpants: I'm a show-off, but it's for Jesus
"Are these tighty-whities satanic?!?" the actor and comedian asked.