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Theology students drop by a third in Germany
Theology students drop by a third in Germany

Who will the church leaders of tomorrow be?

MP criticises police treatment of Christian street preacher
MP criticises police treatment of Christian street preacher

Timothy denounced the "arrogance and intolerance of ideology" as he called out the police's treatment of Christian street preacher John Steele in Rotherham.

Church of England Newspaper suspends print operations
Church of England Newspaper suspends print operations

The newspaper has suspended its print operations indefinitely after the passing of its key financial backer.

Man charged after children fall ill at Christian summer camp
Man charged after children fall ill at Christian summer camp

A 76-year-old man has been charged after eight children fell ill at a Christian summer camp. 

Joel Osteen's mother, Dodie, dies at 91
Joel Osteen's mother, Dodie, dies at 91

Joel Osteen announced his mother's passing on his social media on Wednesday night, saying she died "peacefully at her home" of "natural causes."

UK must reaffirm commitment to free speech, says Christian campaigner
UK must reaffirm commitment to free speech, says Christian campaigner

"A nation cannot speak loudly on the world stage while silencing its citizens at home."

Spurgeon's College to close with immediate effect, citing 'significant' financial challenges
Spurgeon's College to close with immediate effect, citing 'significant' financial challenges

Spurgeon's College has expressed its "deep sadness and great regret" as it prepares to close its doors after 169 years of service. 

Mock Jesus crowned with thorns at Belfast Pride Parade prompts outrage: 'Tired of this nonsense'
Mock Jesus crowned with thorns at Belfast Pride Parade prompts outrage: 'Tired of this nonsense'

A man prompted outrage for attending the Belfast Pride Parade in Northern Ireland last Saturday while mockingly dressed as Jesus in a crown of thorns.

Fears anti-Christian violence by extremist Israeli settlers will go unpunished
Fears anti-Christian violence by extremist Israeli settlers will go unpunished

Israeli settlers are reportedly increasingly targeting Christians.

Kat Von D joins Orthodox Church: 'Lord have mercy on me, a sinner'
Kat Von D joins Orthodox Church: 'Lord have mercy on me, a sinner'

“It brings me joy to share some of the beauty of Orthodoxy within these sacred (and historic) places with you."

Churches launch ecumenical walking trail in Edinburgh
Churches launch ecumenical walking trail in Edinburgh

The Church of Scotland, the Scottish Episcopal Church and the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of St Andrew and Edinburgh have come together to create a walking trail that takes in 10 of the most beautiful churches in Edinburgh.

Peers warn against new Islamophobia definition
Peers warn against new Islamophobia definition

Dozens of members of the House of Lords have said that plans to create a new definition of “Islamophobia” are a threat to free speech and social harmony.

Appointment of openly gay Archbishop of Wales branded 'tragic'
Appointment of openly gay Archbishop of Wales branded 'tragic'

The Church in Wales "has now institutionally turned away from biblical teaching on sexual morality".  

Afghan Christians in Tajikistan fear repatriation
Afghan Christians in Tajikistan fear repatriation

Many Afghan migrants have been expelled from Iran and Pakistan.

Research shows mental and emotional benefits of faith
Research shows mental and emotional benefits of faith

Regular church attendance is generally good for emotional wellbeing, according to a new study.

Missing Colombian priest freed from captivity
Missing Colombian priest freed from captivity

It's still unclear who actually abducted him.