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Jerusalem\'s church leaders call for sober Christmas in Holy Land as war rages
Jerusalem's church leaders call for sober Christmas in Holy Land as war rages

Leaders of Jordan's Council of Churches issued a similar statement on Nov. 5, calling for the cancellation of Christmas celebrations in the kingdom.

Dozens of Christian homes destroyed in Gaza
Dozens of Christian homes destroyed in Gaza

Over 50 Christian homes and a Catholic school are among the buildings that have been badly damaged by airstrikes in Gaza.

Court orders Indi Gregory's life support to be removed
Court orders Indi Gregory's life support to be removed

The family of Indi Gregory have lost their latest bid to stop the 8-month-old's life support from being removed.

Church of England attendance increases but still below pre-pandemic levels
Church of England attendance increases but still below pre-pandemic levels

The Church of England has seen an uptick in attendance for a second year running but figures still remain lower than before the pandemic.

There is wisdom, soul healing and power to be found through forgiveness
There is wisdom, soul healing and power to be found through forgiveness

In our physical world, often filled with conflicts and disagreements, where nations and neighbours seem to clash, people of faith may wonder: must hatred prevail, or can forgiveness bring about lasting peace and healing?

Actress Yvonne Orji embraces virginity with faith and empowerment at 39
Actress Yvonne Orji embraces virginity with faith and empowerment at 39

Yvonne Orji, a renowned actress and devout Christian, recently made headlines in the secular media when she candidly shared her commitment to remain a virgin until marriage during an episode of Chelsea Handler's Dear Chelsea podcast.

Pope Francis approves baptism for transgender people
Pope Francis approves baptism for transgender people

In a significant move, Pope Francis has granted authorisation for the Catholic Church to baptise transgender individuals.

Baby Indi Gregory's parents allowed last-ditch appeal to save daughter from life support removal
Baby Indi Gregory's parents allowed last-ditch appeal to save daughter from life support removal

A British court allowed the parents of a baby girl to appeal a recent court ruling that would have mandated her to be removed from life support Thursday despite offers for treatment at a Vatican-run hospital.

Queen opens Westminster Abbey Field of Remembrance
Queen opens Westminster Abbey Field of Remembrance

The Queen today opened the 95th Field of Remembrance in the grounds of Westminster Abbey.

Indi Gregory: Parents of 8-month-old ordered off life support make last-ditch appeal
Indi Gregory: Parents of 8-month-old ordered off life support make last-ditch appeal

Lawyers for the parents of a baby girl in the United Kingdom are making a last-ditch appeal after a judge ruled that she should be removed from life support by Thursday and not allowed to return home despite her parents' wishes.

Church supports grieving community after Alfie Lewis stabbing tragedy
Church supports grieving community after Alfie Lewis stabbing tragedy

A local church has been open all day as a space for prayer and quiet reflection after teenager Alfie Lewis was tragically killed on Tuesday.

Warnings of sexual exploitation after pimps move online in OnlyFans era
Warnings of sexual exploitation after pimps move online in OnlyFans era

Pimps have gone digital with the emergence of online adult streaming platforms like OnlyFans and it is leading to the sexual exploitation of more women, a Christian advocacy group has warned.

Dossier highlighting problems with Australian conversion therapy ban sent to 1,000 parliamentarians
Dossier highlighting problems with Australian conversion therapy ban sent to 1,000 parliamentarians

The Christian Institute is sending a dossier about a "highly illiberal" conversion therapy ban in the Australian state of Victoria to a thousand Westminster parliamentarians.

Christian buildings targeted in military conflict in Sudan
Christian buildings targeted in military conflict in Sudan

At least two Christian buildings were bombed last week amid fighting between rival military factions in Sudan, sources said.

Christian Sainsbury's worker claims she was fired after refusing to work Sunday mornings
Christian Sainsbury's worker claims she was fired after refusing to work Sunday mornings

A former Sainsbury's worker is claiming "unfair dismissal" after allegedly losing her job for refusing to work on Sunday mornings.

Evangelical Christians mobilize to help Israelis touched by war
Evangelical Christians mobilize to help Israelis touched by war

Evangelical Christians' theological ties to Israel have been accompanied by fundraising and other material support for Israeli municipalities, NGOs and first responders, making it possible for evangelical groups to mobilize within hours of Hamas' attack.