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Matthew Perry spoke about experiencing the \'presence of God\' in his book before death
Matthew Perry spoke about experiencing the 'presence of God' in his book before death

Since the news of his death, the actor's comments about God and the afterlife have resurfaced.

Most Brits support banning pro-life protests outside abortion clinics: poll
Most Brits support banning pro-life protests outside abortion clinics: poll

A little over three-quarters of British citizens are in favour of banning pro-life protests outside abortion clinics, according to the recently released findings of a survey.

Pro-life volunteer fined for praying silently near abortion clinic
Pro-life volunteer fined for praying silently near abortion clinic

Police priorities have been questioned after a pro-life volunteer was fined for praying silently within an abortion clinic 'buffer zone'.

US insurance company projects billions in potential scams targeting churches by 2025
US insurance company projects billions in potential scams targeting churches by 2025

Religious organisations, often known for their trustworthiness and openness, may inadvertently become vulnerable to fraudulent activities.

Disappointment as Isle of Man moves closer to legalising assisted suicide
Disappointment as Isle of Man moves closer to legalising assisted suicide

Anti-euthanasia campaigners have expressed disappointment after the Isle of Man moved closer to legalising assisted suicide for terminally ill adults.

Humanitarian tragedy looms as Pakistan threatens to expel Afghan refugees
Humanitarian tragedy looms as Pakistan threatens to expel Afghan refugees

Over a million Afghans are at risk of being forced back to Taliban rule by Pakistan.

Report highlights extensive child sexual abuse by Spanish clergy
Report highlights extensive child sexual abuse by Spanish clergy

An independent commission estimates that over 200,000 children in Spain have suffered sexual abuse at the hands of Roman Catholic clergy since 1940.

Vineyard leaders resign amid disagreements over Alan Scott review
Vineyard leaders resign amid disagreements over Alan Scott review

Senior Vineyard leaders Neil and Janet Young are parting ways with the denomination amid disagreements over an independent review into allegations surrounding Alan Scott.

As Turkey\'s Christians celebrate a new church, religious minorities still call for respect
As Turkey's Christians celebrate a new church, religious minorities still call for respect

Though he has allowed new houses of worship to be built and old ones to be reopened, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan needs to do more, observers say, to restore respect for a truly pluralistic society as much as for church property.

Mike Bickle, leader of IHOP movement, accused of sexual abuse
Mike Bickle, leader of IHOP movement, accused of sexual abuse

Former IHOP leaders say several women have credibly accused Bickle of clergy sexual abuse. Leaders of the Kansas City-based prayer group say they are aware of the allegations.

Heartbroken monastic community searches for body of slain young monk
Heartbroken monastic community searches for body of slain young monk

A monastic community in Nigeria is being helped by local villagers to find the body of a much-loved young monk who was kidnapped and killed.

Papal critic praises dubia by conservative prelates as \'heroic act\'
Papal critic praises dubia by conservative prelates as 'heroic act'

Bishop Athanasius Schneider said that Francis' answers to questions posed by prelates 'were confusing and sought to confuse.'

Calls for prayer as Christian persecution increases
Calls for prayer as Christian persecution increases

Churches in the UK and Ireland are being asked to pray as persecution continues to grow worldwide.

Mike Pence bows out of 2024 Presidential Race, citing uphill battle against Trump legacy
Mike Pence bows out of 2024 Presidential Race, citing uphill battle against Trump legacy

"We always knew this would be an uphill battle, but I have no regrets."

Christian Tory councillor who tweeted 'pride is a sin' reinstated
Christian Tory councillor who tweeted 'pride is a sin' reinstated

A Christian councillor has been reinstated by a local Conservative Party group after he was suspended for tweeting that "pride is sin".

Indi Gregory's family lose bid to continue treatment
Indi Gregory's family lose bid to continue treatment

The European Court of Human Rights has refused to consider the case of 8-month-old Indi Gregory, whose doctors want to discontinue life-sustaining treatment.