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Report highlights discrimination against Christian prisoners in Pakistan
Report highlights discrimination against Christian prisoners in Pakistan

Christian prisoners were often treated as “untouchables” by both prison staff and other prisoners.

Growing concerns over abortion pill safety on both sides of the Atlantic
Growing concerns over abortion pill safety on both sides of the Atlantic

Fresh warnings have emerged in the UK and US about the dangers of abortion pills, with new data highlighting the scale of complications faced by women.

Survey reveals thousands of UK churches may close by 2030
Survey reveals thousands of UK churches may close by 2030

A nationwide survey by UK charity National Churches Trust has raised concerns that as many as 2,000 churches across the UK could close within the next five years.

C of E says greater support is needed for conservative bishops in the Church of England
C of E says greater support is needed for conservative bishops in the Church of England

A new report raised concerns about overstretched bishops and an unsustainable workload.

Golf? For Samuel Ryder – founder of the Ryder Cup – his faith was more important
Golf? For Samuel Ryder – founder of the Ryder Cup – his faith was more important

Here’s a shock for many of the world’s top golfers, and golfing fans gathering in Farmingdale, New York for the 45th Ryder Cup. 

Voddie Baucham dies at 56 after 'emergency medical incident'
Voddie Baucham dies at 56 after 'emergency medical incident'

The announcement of his passing was made by his family. He was 56.

Christopher Yuan 'recovering in good spirits' after emergency surgery to treat paralysis
Christopher Yuan 'recovering in good spirits' after emergency surgery to treat paralysis

Theologian and bestselling author Christopher Yuan is “recovering in good spirits” following an emergency surgery meant to treat paralysis caused by a fall at his home.

From crime to Christ: Devon drug dealer shares his life-changing encounter with God
From crime to Christ: Devon drug dealer shares his life-changing encounter with God

A former career criminal who once plotted multi-million pound drug deals has told how his life was transformed after what he describes as a dramatic “God encounter” on a ferry.

Ancient coin hoard unearthed in Galilee reveals secrets of last Jewish revolt under Romans
Ancient coin hoard unearthed in Galilee reveals secrets of last Jewish revolt under Romans

The 22 coins, dating back more than 1,600 years, were found within a narrow crack deliberately carved at the end of a winding tunnel.

Baptist Union of Great Britain maps out rescue plan for Spurgeon’s students after shock closure
Baptist Union of Great Britain maps out rescue plan for Spurgeon’s students after shock closure

The Baptist Union of Great Britain (BUGB) has detailed a wide-ranging support package to keep students from the now-closed Spurgeon’s College on track for the new academic year.

£11m investment to boost mission across Church of England parishes
£11m investment to boost mission across Church of England parishes

Almost half of all Church of England parishes are set to gain from a new £11 million wave of investment aimed at strengthening mission, outreach and discipleship, according to the latest figures.

Christians back legal challenge over council's decision to lease historic building to mosque
Christians back legal challenge over council's decision to lease historic building to mosque

The mosque will be the first in Monmouthshire, if approved.

Pro-life institute hit by 'anthrax' scare
Pro-life institute hit by 'anthrax' scare

The powder was "almost certainly harmless".

Devoted clergy remain with Gaza flock despite ongoing destruction
Devoted clergy remain with Gaza flock despite ongoing destruction

“Above all, death is everywhere, and the fact is that there is no such thing as a safe place in Gaza.”

Finding true friends in Christ: 6 traits to look out for
Finding true friends in Christ: 6 traits to look out for

As this new semester begins, seek out friendships that make you love Jesus more, not less, and be that kind of friend to others.

'Malcolm in the Middle' star Frankie Muniz says he's 'proud to live for Jesus'
'Malcolm in the Middle' star Frankie Muniz says he's 'proud to live for Jesus'

Former “Malcolm in the Middle” star-turned-racing professional Frankie Muniz recently declared his Christian faith, taking to social media to say he’s “proud" to "live for Jesus Christ.”