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Former leader of church movement found guilty of 17 counts of indecent assault
Former leader of church movement found guilty of 17 counts of indecent assault

Chris Brain, founder of the Nine O'Clock Service, has been found guilty of 17 counts of indecent assault against nine women.

Pakistan: Not one person found guilty of anti-Christian pogrom in 2023
Pakistan: Not one person found guilty of anti-Christian pogrom in 2023

There are sadly many incidents competing for the title "worst incident against Christians" in Pakistan's history.

Pakistani bishops express 'deep concern and grief' over appointment of lesbian Archbishop of Wales
Pakistani bishops express 'deep concern and grief' over appointment of lesbian Archbishop of Wales

In an open letter to the head of the Anglican Communion, they said that such decisions were not without consequences.

MP hopes 'common sense' decision in Scottish abortion zone case will lead to change across UK
MP hopes 'common sense' decision in Scottish abortion zone case will lead to change across UK

Rose Docherty's case attracted the attention of the US Vice President.

Christian pastor beaten after communion service disrupted by extremists
Christian pastor beaten after communion service disrupted by extremists

Despite his explanation that the drink being shared was grape juice, not alcohol or blood, the assailants insisted on seeing official permission to serve it before confiscating the rest and physically attacking him, Open Doors reports.

Disabled CoE adviser fears impact of legalising assisted suicide
Disabled CoE adviser fears impact of legalising assisted suicide

Gaining a disability can lead to temporary despair, but it doesn't have to be life ending, says Fiona MacMillan, head of the of the Church of England’s neurodiversity working group.

Many pastors are quitting over burnout and church conflict
Many pastors are quitting over burnout and church conflict

Around one-third of pastors who leave the ministry cite burnout or conflict with the church as the reasons, according to a study by Lifeway Research.

Parents skipping meals to feed their kids, Christian charity finds
Parents skipping meals to feed their kids, Christian charity finds

Thousands of parents across the UK are being driven into unmanageable debt as they struggle to cover the basic costs of raising children, according to new research by the charity Christians Against Poverty.

Canada shows UK assisted suicide concerns are valid
Canada shows UK assisted suicide concerns are valid

There have already been proposals to allow minors to commit medically assisted suicide.

Church in Wales' new archbishop thinks gay marriage stance will soon change
Church in Wales' new archbishop thinks gay marriage stance will soon change

The new Archbishop of Wales thinks the Church in Wales will conduct gay marriages “in the not too distant future”.

The secret to living a purposeful life
The secret to living a purposeful life

Our purpose doesn’t begin with us.

Arab Christian leader Botrus Mansour named new Secretary General of World Evangelical Alliance
Arab Christian leader Botrus Mansour named new Secretary General of World Evangelical Alliance

It marks the first time an Arab Christian leader will head the global body representing more than 600 million evangelicals in over 148 countries.

Over 7,000 Christians killed in Nigeria so far in 2025 - watchdog
Over 7,000 Christians killed in Nigeria so far in 2025 - watchdog

Islamic extremists and radicalized herder militias have killed over 7,000 Christians within the first 220 days of 2025, a new report estimates

Madonna appeals to Pope Leo XIV over Gaza humanitarian crisis
Madonna appeals to Pope Leo XIV over Gaza humanitarian crisis

Pop star Madonna has issued a heartfelt public appeal to Pope Leo XIV, urging him to travel to Gaza and bring what she described as his “light to the children before it’s too late”.

How can we be truly satisfied?
How can we be truly satisfied?

Here’s the real question: When you finally get what someone else has, are you truly satisfied? Does it make you whole? The answer, if we’re honest, is no.

From atheism to awakening: Gen Z turns back to God
From atheism to awakening: Gen Z turns back to God

A new poll suggests that Britain may well be in the midst of a spiritual shift, with belief in God among young adults more than doubling in the past four years.