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Christians join vigil outside Downing Street to bring home Israeli hostages
Thousands of people, including Christians, gathered outside Downing Street on Sunday for a vigil calling for the release of Israelis who have been held hostage since the Hamas terror attack on Israel on 7 October.

God kept us safe' - World War II memories from an almost-evacuated child
Pam Sydenham is a 93-year-old resident at Shottermill House, a Pilgrims' Friend Society home in Haslemere, Surrey. She calls her memories of World War II and how she learned to trust in God during the years of uncertainty.

Court postpones silent prayer hearing
An army veteran criminally charged for praying silently outside an abortion clinic has expressed disappointment after the court postponed a hearing into his case.

The first Christians in North America
The Icelandic sagas tell the story of hardy Christians who took their faith with them across the seas.

Faith strengthens families and gives hope, study finds
A new study has shed light on the way in which faith strengthens families, helping them stay together in the face of adversity and providing a foundation for an ongoing source of hope in future life.

Australian churches called to change or die
Over 600 pastors and church leaders were presented with a challenging picture of what the future may hold when Exponential Australia used their inaugural national conference to release the findings of a study commissioned from NCLS Research.

King meets Archbishop and faith leaders
"Today's visit by the King was a wonderful encouragement to remain united in partnership and friendship â as many people of faith are doing across the country."

Lib Dem peer's bill seeks disestablishment of Church of England
Liberal Democrat peer Lord Scriven said that his bill on disestablishment was "long overdue" and that the Church of England's current status was "a historic quirk".

Church of England has 'arrogantly' rejected authority of Scripture
Orthodox Anglicans have condemned the decision of the Church of England's parliamentary body to continue on the path to introducing same-sex blessings.

Anti-Christian hate crimes on the rise in Europe
There has been a "strong" increase in the number of anti-Christian hate crimes taking place across Europe, with particular concern expressed about the treatment of Christians in the UK.

Muslim-turned-atheist rights activist Ayaan Hirsi Ali says she is now a Christian
Hirsi Ali critiques atheism for leaving a "God hole," which she believes has led to the rise of irrational ideologies and the erosion of Western values.

Heartache and uncertainty for Church of England's evangelicals after same-sex blessing vote
"Well with tears, and a tearing heart⦠it's into the desert I say⦠Into the desert like ancestors of old."

Schoolboy abducted from Christian school finds freedom
A schoolboy who was abducted by gunmen from his Christian school in Nigeria has finally found freedom again after escaping from captivity.

Global South decries Church of England's 'disastrous decision' to move forward with same-sex blessings
The Global South Fellowship of Anglicans (GSFA) has said it is "saddened" by the decision of the Church of England General Synod yesterday to continue the process towards implementing same-sex blessings.

Church of England General Synod backs trial of standalone services for same-sex blessings
Today the General Synod of the Church of England voted for a motion which encourages the House of Bishops to commend Prayers of Love and Faith and introduce liturgy for standalone services of blessing for same-sex couples.

Muslim husband sets wife on fire for accepting Christ
Mother of three hospitalized with third-degree burns.