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Minister who lost 20 relatives in terrorist attack speaks of forgiveness
Minister who lost 20 relatives in terrorist attack speaks of forgiveness

A Church of Scotland minister whose mother and 19 relatives were murdered by terrorists in Pakistan has opened up about how he was eventually able to forgive his family's killers.

Most Scottish voters support assisted suicide bill - poll
Most Scottish voters support assisted suicide bill - poll

A bill outlining proposals to legalise assisted suicide is due to be published before the end of the year.

Future of Christians in Syria and Lebanon under threat
Future of Christians in Syria and Lebanon under threat

A "mass exodus" of "desperate" Christians from Syria and Lebanon is threatening the future presence of the faith in the two countries, a church leader has warned.

11 Christians massacred by Islamic State terrorists in Mozambique: report
11 Christians massacred by Islamic State terrorists in Mozambique: report

Islamic State-aligned extremists separated and massacred at least 11 Christians in northern Mozambique this month, exacerbating violence that has already displaced around 1 million people in the southern African country in recent years, according to reports.

Brian Houston teases new book
Brian Houston teases new book

Brian Houston has hinted that he is putting pen to paper after being cleared of charges that he concealed his father's sexual abuse from the authorities.

The omnipresence of Christ
The omnipresence of Christ

The omnipresence of Christ offers us a profound theological contemplation.

School governors urged to check relationships and sex education policies
School governors urged to check relationships and sex education policies

The warning comes from a Christian mother who was recently reinstated as a parent governor at her children's school following successful legal action.

Schools can refuse to use children's chosen gender, says equalities body
Schools can refuse to use children's chosen gender, says equalities body

The equalities watchdog has changed its guidance on how schools deal with children who want to change their gender.

Teenager who fought doctors to continue treatment can be named, court rules
Teenager who fought doctors to continue treatment can be named, court rules

A teenager who tragically died while fighting against the decision of her doctors to end life-preserving treatment can be named after a court lifted reporting restrictions on Friday.

Police apologise to pro-life volunteer in silent prayer case
Police apologise to pro-life volunteer in silent prayer case

Police have confirmed that no charges will be brought against a pro-life volunteer who was arrested for praying silently within an abortion clinic 'buffer zone'.

Man who inspired Sound of Freedom movie denies sexual misconduct allegations
Man who inspired Sound of Freedom movie denies sexual misconduct allegations

A report in Vice contained claims of sexual misconduct involving seven women.

Kirk Franklin shares painful path to finding biological dad
Kirk Franklin shares painful path to finding biological dad

Gospel artist Kirk Franklin has released a new documentary about how he finally found his biological father after decades of wondering.

TD Jakes' daughter named on Time100 Next list of up-and-coming leaders
TD Jakes' daughter named on Time100 Next list of up-and-coming leaders

'When your father is T.D. Jakes and you follow his footsteps into the world of ministry, there's a lot of pressure to find your own voice,' said Tyler Perry in tribute.

Persecution in India has increased dramatically since last year
Persecution in India has increased dramatically since last year

The number of violent occurrences peaked in July at 80.

More Singaporeans are choosing Christianity or no religion at all
More Singaporeans are choosing Christianity or no religion at all

The research found that Singaporeans are switching religions in record numbers.

Passing of Online Safety Bill welcomed
Passing of Online Safety Bill welcomed

Christian charities have welcomed the passing of the Online Safety Bill which contains measures to protect children from internet pornography.