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Auction of world's oldest Christian book nets millions
Auction of world's oldest Christian book nets millions

A Christian manuscript dating back to the 3rd century has been sold for just over £3m after going under the hammer at London auction house, Christie's.

'Dark day' for Scotland as MSPs vote for abortion clinic buffer zones
'Dark day' for Scotland as MSPs vote for abortion clinic buffer zones

A Bill to ban peaceful pro-life vigils, including prayer and offers of help, outside abortion clinics was passed overwhelmingly by Scottish parliamentarians on Wednesday evening.

Parties called on to champion marriage
Parties called on to champion marriage

The parties competing for votes in the upcoming General Election are being called upon to support marriage.

Assemblies of God pastor\'s wife, 3 others killed \'in cold blood\'
Assemblies of God pastor's wife, 3 others killed 'in cold blood'

Suspected Fulani herdsmen killed a pastor, his wife and three other Christians at about midnight on June 2 in Plateau state, central Nigeria, sources said.

Christianity 'under attack' in the UK - report
Christianity 'under attack' in the UK - report

Christianity is being "marginalised" in the UK and those who profess the Christian faith are "regarded with contempt", a new report has warned.

Tony Evans steps away from ministry over past sin
Tony Evans steps away from ministry over past sin

Tony Evans has announced he is stepping away from ministry for a time of "spiritual healing and restoration" after saying he had previously fallen short of the standards expected of a pastor.

Unique experiences go under the hammer for National Churches Trust
Unique experiences go under the hammer for National Churches Trust

A private tour personally led by a peripatetic Python and a behind-the-scenes, all-access experience that will let you sit in on a live broadcast out of the Classic FM studios in London's Leicester Square. These are just two of the items that form part of a collection of special experiences bidders will be able to make an offer on thanks to an online auction being held this month.

Mentally ill Catholic woman jailed on blasphemy charge in Pakistan
Mentally ill Catholic woman jailed on blasphemy charge in Pakistan

Those of 'unsound mind' cannot be tried, law states.

Tributes paid to former Premier CEO Peter Kerridge after death at 63
Tributes paid to former Premier CEO Peter Kerridge after death at 63

Premier Christian media group has paid tribute to its former CEO Peter Kerridge who has died at the age of 63.

'The Chosen' reaches No. 1 on Apple TV app store as Season 4 debuts
'The Chosen' reaches No. 1 on Apple TV app store as Season 4 debuts

The widely acclaimed streaming series 'The Chosen' has achieved another milestone, climbing to the No. 1 spot in the Apple TV App Store during the first week of June, coinciding with the release of the first episode of its much-anticipated fourth season.

Carl Lentz admits to 'more than one' affair
Carl Lentz admits to 'more than one' affair

The affair that brought down Carl Lentz was "not an isolated incident", the former Hillsong NYC pastor has admitted.

Manuscript containing earliest versions of Jonah and 1 Peter up for auction
Manuscript containing earliest versions of Jonah and 1 Peter up for auction

An ancient manuscript containing the oldest complete versions of two significant Biblical texts — the book of Jonah and 1 Peter — is being auctioned at Christie's in London, with an expected price of up to $3.8 million.

Gardening and God: nurturing plants has been a spiritual practice from the beginning
Gardening and God: nurturing plants has been a spiritual practice from the beginning

Then from the earliest days of monasticism, to modern smallholders and homesteaders, faith and working on the land have been deeply associated with one another.

Christian candidate sues Lib Dems as thousands sign petition calling for reinstatement
Christian candidate sues Lib Dems as thousands sign petition calling for reinstatement

Over 20,000 people have signed a petition calling on the Lib Dems to reinstate David Campanale, who is suing the party over his deselection.

Islamic State executes three Christians in Nigeria
Islamic State executes three Christians in Nigeria

Images are circulating on social media showing the execution of three Christian men in Nigeria.

10 years after Mosul's capture by ISIS, Christians still need support
10 years after Mosul's capture by ISIS, Christians still need support

Christians in Mosul are marking 10 years since ISIS seized control of the city and surrounding area, causing thousands to flee in fear.