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Australia's Christians warn against euthanasia law changes
Australia's Christians warn against euthanasia law changes

Euthanasia has become increasingly available in Australia, being currently legal and accessible in Queensland, South Australia, Victoria, Western Australia, and Tasmania, and set to become legal in New South Wales later this year.

Priest criticised over Russell Brand comments
Priest criticised over Russell Brand comments

Canon Angela Tilby has faced strong criticism for comments she made on the allegations facing Brand and the media attention they have received.

Review into care of critically ill children a 'missed opportunity'
Review into care of critically ill children a 'missed opportunity'

Christians campaigning for greater transparency around decisions made in the care of critically ill children have expressed disappointment at the outcome of a review led by the Nuffield Council on Bioethics.

Nigeria: 23 pastors killed, 200 churches shut down in 4 years
Nigeria: 23 pastors killed, 200 churches shut down in 4 years

Terrorists have killed 23 pastors and forced the closure of more than 200 churches in Nigeria's Kaduna State over the past four years, according to the Rev. Joseph Hayab, chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria in Kaduna State.

Church leaders establish goal to train over 100K new European pastors in next decade
Church leaders establish goal to train over 100K new European pastors in next decade

"The European nations represent some of the most difficult places to plant churches, to network leaders and to equip pastors."

Continued arrests and church assaults impacting Christian community in Uttar Pradesh
Continued arrests and church assaults impacting Christian community in Uttar Pradesh

Christian in Uttar Pradesh have voiced alarm after nearly 25 believers, including pastors, were arrested in the previous week over supposed "conversion" efforts by authorities.

Max Lucado opens up about past struggles with alcohol
Max Lucado opens up about past struggles with alcohol

In his new book, God Never Gives Up on You, the bestselling pastor and author reflects on a time when drinking became a way to help him cope with the stress of ministry.

Christian marriage clerk told to pay $100k damages in same-sex case
Christian marriage clerk told to pay $100k damages in same-sex case

A former county clerk is to appeal after a jury ruled she should pay $100,000 in damages over her refusal to sign a same-sex marriage licence.

Edinburgh Council removes religious representatives from votes on education
Edinburgh Council removes religious representatives from votes on education

Religious leaders no longer have the right to vote on education matters across Edinburgh.

Christians risk arrest if they join protests
Christians risk arrest if they join protests

A year on from the death of Mahsa Amini, Christians in Iran are being warned to stay clear of protests or else risk arrest.

Sailing the seven seas for God's purpose
Sailing the seven seas for God's purpose

There are some of us who feel drawn to experience life at sea. Operation Mobilisation's (OM) Ship Ministry allows Christians to join people from every nation, with diverse backgrounds to serve God, as discovered by four young people who shared their stories.

Nicaraguan bishop goes to international human rights body to fight wrongful imprisonment
Nicaraguan bishop goes to international human rights body to fight wrongful imprisonment

"Those concerned with basic human rights should be outraged by the crisis endured by people of faith in Nicaragua."

Vatican brings its message for peace in Ukraine to Beijing
Vatican brings its message for peace in Ukraine to Beijing

The meeting with Chinese officials is the latest step in Pope Francis' appeals for peace in Ukraine.

Who's watching Ming? Digital surveillance in China
Who's watching Ming? Digital surveillance in China

It's not just other nations that China is spying upon – it is their own people, especially anyone with a faith in anything other than the Chinese state.

Survey: Mainline clergy are more liberal than their congregants
Survey: Mainline clergy are more liberal than their congregants

Mainline clergy are more supportive than their congregants of LGBTQ rights, more likely to have opposed the overturn of Roe v. Wade and less likely to believe America is in danger of losing its culture and identity.

At Sing! Global, a faithful pushback to the spread of megachurch praise music
At Sing! Global, a faithful pushback to the spread of megachurch praise music

Keith and Kristyn Getty's hymn conference brings Christians together to sing tunes from historic hymnals, from Celtic traditions and new creations — and to share a common love and culture of sacred music.