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The churches spearheading a quiet revolution
While many talk about the decline of Christianity in the UK, this has not been the case for African and Caribbean communities.

Nearly half of Gen Z-ers have a mental condition - study
The most frequently cited conditions were anxiety and depression.

From death and decay, to renewal and hope
God's plan for salvation and redemption not only concerns us and our spiritual well-being but also our bodies and all of creation!

Till death do us part
What makes a good marriage?

Legal challenge against Northern Ireland abortion regulations delayed until next year
A legal challenge against abortion regulations in Northern Ireland has been postponed until January 2023.

French cardinal admits to abusing 14-year-old girl
Cardinal Jean-Pierre Ricard is a member of the Vatican department that investigates abuse cases in the church.

Women who abort first pregnancies are at greater risk of health complications - study
Women who terminated their first pregnancies appear to have greater health risks during later pregnancies than women whose first pregnancy resulted in a live birth, according to a study by a pro-life organization.

Christian monastery discovered in United Arab Emirates may pre-date Islam in the region
The monastery could be 1,400 years old.

People are increasingly following their heart and not the Bible - poll
A new study reveals that less than one-third of Americans believe the Bible should serve as the foundation for determining right and wrong, even as most people express support for traditional moral values.

Whatever happened to forgiveness?
Is Christ's teaching on forgiveness really suited for our 21st century world and its widespread 'blame culture' These are just some of the topical, urgent questions confronted by American pastor and author Timothy Keller in his latest book, 'Forgive' published this month.

Bishops endorsing same-sex marriage should be 'removed from ministry'
Christian Concern CEO Andrea Williams is calling on the Archbishops of Canterbury and York to defend the Church of England's core teaching on marriage and sexuality after the Bishop of Oxford's essay in support of a change in position.

Abortion clinic buffer zones are 'detrimental to society'
Plans to introduce buffer zones around abortion clinics nationwide would be a "devastating blow to civil liberties".

In Bahrain, Pope Francis to bring message of fraternity to all Islam
The historic trip is aimed at promoting dialogue between Catholics and Muslims in the interest of peace.

Evangelicals 'grieved' as Bishop of Oxford says Church of England should back same-sex marriage
Evangelicals are calling on the Church of England to hold to its historic position on marriage and sexuality after the Bishop of Oxford published a 52-page essay arguing that clergy should have the freedom to bless and marry same-sex couples.

Brian Houston blames Hillsong board's statements for resignation
Hillsong Church's founder and former global senior pastor Brian Houston blamed public statements made by the church's board for his abrupt resignation earlier this year instead of any "mistakes" he made in ministry.

Matthew Perry recalls the 'dumb prayer' he said as a teenager
Actor Matthew Perry, famously known for his role as Chandler Bing in the hit NBC sitcom "Friends," recounted the first time he prayed to God and said that anything could be done to him so long as he became famous.