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Lib Dems accused of deselecting candidate for Christian faith
The Liberal Democrat party has been reported to the equalities watchdog over accusations that Christian members are being treated unfairly.
Churches open as shelters in flood-hit Brazil
Local churches across southern Brazil have opened their doors to provide shelter and aid to residents in areas of the country that have been devastated by catastrophic floods that have claimed the lives of at least 136 people and left around 537,000 displaced.
Haitian aid workers worry American Christian donors could worsen crisis
A network led by seven humanitarian organizations is working to convince American faith-based donors to shift their support away from funding for orphanages to focus on family-strengthening initiatives.
Gospel for Asia founder KP Yohannan dies of cardiac arrest after being struck by car
K.P. Yohannan, the founder and director of Gospel for Asia and the metropolitan of the Believers Eastern Church, has died of a cardiac arrest at the age of 74.
After Hagia Sophia, Turkey converts a second ancient Byzantine church into a mosque
Muslim worshippers at the mosque on Friday said they viewed Chora Church's rededication as an Islamic site to be a national win for Turkey.
From OnlyFans to Jesus
Many Christians celebrated when two Onlyfans girls turned from porn to Christ recently, but why have they been met with a barrage of criticism online?
Bear Grylls played a special role in Russell Brand's baptism
Assisting Russell Brand's baptism was a "privilege", survival TV star Bear Grylls has said.
Welcome to Eurovision â a celebration of the decadent and profane
Until recently Eurovision was a jolly and undemanding evening, showcasing European solidarity. Good fun, all round! Fast forward to 2024, and a rather different picture emerges.
Benny Hinn shares two things he regrets most about his ministry
Controversial televangelist Benny Hinn said his two "biggest regrets" in his decades-long ministry include promoting prophesies he now admits "were not accurate or from the Lord" and pushing "prosperity theology".
Southern Baptists, losing members, find solace in baptisms and better attendance
While membership in the US' largest Protestant denomination is down, participation in worship and baptisms went up in 2023. But a new statistical report found that many Southern Baptist Convention churches do little to address sexual abuse.
'Cancelled' Welsh hymns on mental illness and addiction resurrected by singer
In a cultural revival that delves into the heart of Welsh heritage, folk singer Lleuwen Steffan has unearthed a trove of hymns that were once shunned by all-male committees, reportedly due to their candid exploration of issues such as mental health and addiction.
BBC affirms importance of religious broadcasting in the digital age
After commemorating 100 years of religious broadcasting, the BBC has reaffirmed its commitment to continue faith programming on both television and radio, emphasising the enduring relevance of religious content in today's media landscape.
Six Christians killed, eight wounded in Kaduna state, Nigeria
Fulani herdsmen on Sunday raided a village in southern Kaduna state, Nigeria, killing six Christians, area residents said.
Persecution watchdog warns of growing hostility to Christians in US: 'Frogs in the kettle'
The president of a nonprofit Christian persecution watchdog that monitors hostility to faith and freedom abroad warned that too few Christians in America and the West seem aware of how such trends are manifesting at home.
Ayaan Hirsi Ali feels 'regret' for mocking Christianity
Richard Dawkins meanwhile said he considers himself "Team Christianity".
Archaeology in the Holy Land finds evidence supporting Bible's historical records
New research in the Holy Land into the growth and construction of Jerusalem is lending further credence to recordings contained within the ancient texts of the Bible.