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Christians concerned about changes to financial threshold for foreign spouses and workers
Christians concerned about changes to financial threshold for foreign spouses and workers

Concerns have been expressed about the impact on churches and families of changes to the financial threshold for foreign workers and spouses coming to the UK.

King visits Coptic Orthodox Centre
King visits Coptic Orthodox Centre

King Charles has paid a visit to the Coptic Orthodox Church Centre UK where he took part in an Advent service and Christmas reception.

Almost half of Australians would attend church this Christmas - if invited
Almost half of Australians would attend church this Christmas - if invited

With Christmas approaching, many Christians may be weighing up whether they should invite friends and family who are non-believers to come along to church with them so they can share the reason the season is so special for them.

Government 'expects all UK businesses' to respect religious freedom
Government 'expects all UK businesses' to respect religious freedom

The government has said it "expects all UK businesses" to respect human rights, including freedom of religion or belief (FoRB).

Many religious workers don't feel comfortable expressing faith in the workplace - study
Many religious workers don't feel comfortable expressing faith in the workplace - study

A major study has found that many religious workers in the UK and US feel uncomfortable expressing their faith in the workplace.

Bishop Curry hospitalised for brain bleeding after fall in Syracuse
Bishop Curry hospitalised for brain bleeding after fall in Syracuse

Bishop Michael Curry has been hospitalised twice previously this year for internal bleeding and heart conditions.

Praying with purpose: extending God's comfort to the hurting
Praying with purpose: extending God's comfort to the hurting

In moments of trial and tribulation, prayer becomes a beacon of hope, a way to offer solace to those in need.

Cosmopolitan magazine promotes Satanic 'abortion ritual'
Cosmopolitan magazine promotes Satanic 'abortion ritual'

Pro-lifers have called the feature piece a sign that America needs to go back to church.

Mike Bickle accuser goes public with allegations IHOPKC calls \'unsubstantiated\'
Mike Bickle accuser goes public with allegations IHOPKC calls 'unsubstantiated'

Jane Doe's allegation comes in the wake of an investigation by IHOPKC of Bickle for "serious allegations including sexual immorality" made against him by multiple women.

Faith leaders call for urgent climate action
Faith leaders call for urgent climate action

Faith leaders are calling on the world's governments and heads of state to take urgent action on the climate.

Christian project partners with homelessness charity to support women sleeping rough this Christmas and beyond
Christian project partners with homelessness charity to support women sleeping rough this Christmas and beyond

A project run by Church Army is partnering with homelessness charity Crisis to provide shelter for women who would otherwise be sleeping rough this Christmas, as well as additional support to help them rebuild their lives in the New Year.

Church leaders and aid agencies call for end to fighting in Gaza
Church leaders and aid agencies call for end to fighting in Gaza

Dozens of Church leaders and aid agencies have written a joint letter to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak urging an end to fighting in Gaza.

Ofcom sets out guidance for porn age verification
Ofcom sets out guidance for porn age verification

Porn websites will have to carry out age checks in future to ensure children are unable to access their services, under proposals published today by Ofcom.

Blasphemy charge devastates Christian family in Pakistan
Blasphemy charge devastates Christian family in Pakistan

A court in Pakistan granted bail to a Christian falsely charged with blasphemy, but he and his family have separated and gone into hiding amid threats to their lives, sources said.

ISIS claims responsibility for Philippines church bombing
ISIS claims responsibility for Philippines church bombing

ISIS has claimed responsibility for the bombing of a church in the Philippines on Sunday in which four people were killed.

Former Hillsong pastor and wife file for divorce
Former Hillsong pastor and wife file for divorce

Former Hillsong pastor Sam Collier and his wife Toni are getting divorced, with both making accusations about the other.