Jennifer Lee

Many countries used force to impose Covid worship restrictions - study
Many countries used force to impose Covid worship restrictions - study

New research has found that many countries resorted to some form of force to make religious groups comply with Covid-19 worship restrictions.

YouVersion reveals 2022 Bible Verse of the Year
YouVersion reveals 2022 Bible Verse of the Year

The most shared, bookmarked, and highlighted Bible verse on YouVersion this year is a popular portion of Scripture from Isaiah in which God tells His people not to fear.

Outcry over sermon about 'trans' Jesus
Outcry over sermon about 'trans' Jesus

Worshippers were reportedly left in tears by a sermon at the University of Cambridge's Trinity College chapel that suggested Jesus had a "trans" body.

Ban on church choirs during Covid was based on 'flawed' evidence
Ban on church choirs during Covid was based on 'flawed' evidence

Pandemic regulations that prevented church choirs from singing were based on an early investigation in the US that was "probably wrong" in its conclusions, according to a new study.

Christian baker appeals ruling on trans cake orders
Christian baker appeals ruling on trans cake orders

A Christian baker is appealing a 2021 ruling that found him guilty of discrimination for refusing to bake a cake celebrating a gender transition.

Maverick City Music 'pauses' relationship with Dante Bowe over 'behaviour' issues
Maverick City Music 'pauses' relationship with Dante Bowe over 'behaviour' issues

Maverick City Music have pressed the "pause" button on their professional relationship with one of the group's lead singers, Dante Bowe.

Former Hillsong NYC pastor Carl Lentz breaks long public silence after 2020 firing
Former Hillsong NYC pastor Carl Lentz breaks long public silence after 2020 firing

"It's been a challenging road," the disgraced Hillsong NYC pastor said.

The Queen's Christian faith in her own words
The Queen's Christian faith in her own words

The Queen held the titles Supreme Governor of the Church of England and Defender of the Faith, but she had a personal and lifelong Christian faith that she often shared publicly. Here are some of the things she said about it over the years.

Pope Francis pays tribute to Queen's 'unstinting service' and 'steadfast witness of faith'
Pope Francis pays tribute to Queen's 'unstinting service' and 'steadfast witness of faith'

The Pope has expressed his condolences to King Charles III upon the death of his mother, the Queen, on Thursday.

The Queen was a friend to my father and the Christian faith, says Billy Graham's son
The Queen was a friend to my father and the Christian faith, says Billy Graham's son

Franklin Graham has said the Queen - a personal friend of his late father, the evangelist Billy Graham - will be "profoundly missed".

Hillsong overhauls board in wake of scandals
Hillsong overhauls board in wake of scandals

A string of scandals have prompted big changes at Hillsong.

Hillsong must do things 'differently', says interim leader
Hillsong must do things 'differently', says interim leader

Hillsong is making changes, Interim Global Senior Pastor, Phil Dooley, has told members of the scandal-hit church.

Afghan house churches 'continue to grow'
Afghan house churches 'continue to grow'

Despite intense persecution, the tiny Christian community in Afghanistan is growing, according to Voice of the Martyrs.

Rick Warren's successor apologises for Mark Driscoll interview
Rick Warren's successor apologises for Mark Driscoll interview

The pastor appointed to succeed Saddleback founder Rick Warren has apologised for interviewing Mark Driscoll.

Archaeologists uncover inscription to Peter
Archaeologists uncover inscription to Peter

Archaeologists believe the discovery of the inscription is further evidence that the site is the house of Peter.

Memorial cross survives fire that swept through field during heatwave
Memorial cross survives fire that swept through field during heatwave

When the unprecedented heatwave shattered records across England last month, a fire raged in a field in Kent but miraculously stopped when it reached the edge of a giant memorial cross etched into the earth.