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Chinese church members harassed on anniversary of crackdown

Members of Early Rain Covenant Church have reported harassment and the detention of leaders on the fifth anniversary of a crackdown on the Chinese church.
Mike Bickle, founder of international prayer movement, confesses to some past misconduct

Bickle, founder of the International House of Prayer movement in Kansas City, said he\'d had moral failings more than two decades ago but said many of the allegations against him are false.
Salvation Army opens new UK and Ireland headquarters

The Salvation Army has officially opened its new UK and Ireland Territory headquarters in south London.
Church of England same-sex blessings are 'hugely disappointing'

Traditionalist Anglicans have expressed disappointment at the decision of the Church of England House of Bishops to allow prayers for same-sex couples in services from this Sunday despite deep divisions.
Church of England's same-sex prayers to be used from Sunday

The Church of England is making its controversial prayers for the blessing of same-sex couples available for use in services from Sunday.
Christmas carol services cancelled after 7,000 show up

Planned outdoor carol services in London's Bethnal Green area have been called off over safety fears after attracting unexpectedly large crowds.
Calls for end to India's anti-conversion laws after hundreds of Christians arrested

There have been calls for India to do more to protect the religious freedom of minority faiths after reports that hundreds of Christians have been arrested under controversial anti-conversion laws.
Gaza church damaged in airstrike

Gaza's only Catholic church has been damaged in an Israeli air strike, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) has said.
Study: Most Americans are spiritual but a growing number say they are not religious

Americans have been abandoning organized religion in droves and while some have walked away from religion altogether, a distinct group of Americans now call themselves "spiritual but not religious."
1,000-year-old coin depicting Jesus found in Norway

The 1,000-year-old coin was found in Norway's Vestre Slidre mountains by a metal detectorist and is believed to be Byzantine.
Review into Church of England's Independent Safeguarding Board finds serious flaws

A leading barrister has published her report on the first phase of the Church of England's Independent Safeguarding Board (ISB).
Notre-Dame to reopen in a year's time, says Macron

Notre-Dame, the Paris cathedral devastated by fire on 15 April 2019, will reopen a year from now, says the French President.