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Trusting God beyond our understanding: Lessons from Abraham's journey
Abraham, often called the father of faith, encountered many trials on his journey with God. His story is one of remarkable belief, but it also reveals moments of deep human struggle.

Tributes paid to Christian comedian Steve Legg
A personal tribute has been paid to one of England's most beloved Christian comedians Steve Legg after he died last Monday, following a brave battle against cancer lasting 17 months.

Fourth Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization opens in Korea with call to repentance and action for world mission
Over 5,000 Christians have gathered in South Korea for the Fourth Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization to strategise about how to fulfil the Great Commission.

Unlikely alliance forms in Australia over fears misinformation bill puts free speech at stake
A proposal for legislation designed to tackle online misinformation has seen Australia's Federal Government come under fire from an unlikely alliance of critics, who have warned it constitutes a "chilling assault" on free speech in Australia.

'Keep the gate open': Latin American leader shares hopes, expectations for Lausanne 4
"Will there be room for new voices, will there be space for surprise?" asked Valdir Steuernagel in a speech he gave at a meeting of Latin American leaders in the lead-up to Lausanne's Fourth Global Congress (Lausanne 4) in Seoul-Incheon, South Korea, that begins Sunday.

Counselling group to appeal after being refused accreditation
An international group of therapists that supports people with unwanted same-sex attraction is to appeal after its application for accreditation was refused by a UK regulatory body.

Seminaries prompt students to ask: Can AI write a sermon?
From divinity school hallways to organized seminars to governing bodies, professors of the art of preaching are considering about what AI means their students.

Coldplay's 'We Pray' and five times mainstream pop surprised us with Christian songs
Some pop stars have been believers for a long time and openly discussed their relationship with God in their music, such as U2 and Dolly Parton. Others have converted after they hit the big time.

Church in Wales earmarks £10m for mission and growth
The Church in Wales is to invest nearly £10m in a number of new projects aimed at increasing church attendance.

Catholic leaders mourn the killing of Honduran environmental activist Juan López
López's death is the latest in a series of killings in a country known to be particularly deadly for environmental activists.

Christian mother sentenced to death in Pakistan for blasphemy
A Christian mother of four children on Wednesday received the death sentence after a judge convicted her under Pakistan's blasphemy laws, her attorney said.

Jerry Falwell Jr returns to Liberty University for the first time in over 3 years
Former Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr. visited the campus for the first time since he reached with a settlement with school officials regarding disputes over his 2020 resignation.

PM intends to fast-track assisted suicide vote before Christmas, according to reports
Despite a deeply divided Cabinet, a vote on making assisted suicide legal could be held before Christmas as the Prime Minister backs plans to fast-track the legislation, according to The Mail on Sunday.

Abortion clinic 'buffer zone' law is discriminatory and 'lacks clarity'
Christians have expressed concern about the imminent introduction of a ban on pro-life activities near abortion clinics in England and Wales.

Aiding flood victims in South Sudan, faith leaders work on long-term solutions
With more than 750,000 people displaced by annual flooding, churches in the country have become involved in constructing dikes to safeguard thousands of lives at risk.

Pope Francis' visit to Asia-Pacific highlights urgent need for world climate commitment
As the pope journeyed through countries already feeling the severe impacts of environmental crises, local leaders highlighted the need for a global commitment to address these issues.