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Mary Berry says her Christian faith sustained her after son’s tragic death
Beloved queen of cakes and former Great British Bake-Off judge, Dame Mary Berry, has spoken movingly about how her Christian faith was deepened and became her anchor following the tragic loss of her teenage son, William, more than three decades ago.

Russell Brand, born-again Christian and media personality, charged with rape and sexual assault
He is scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on 2 May.

Christian nurse who refused to call convicted paedophile a woman is suspended
A Christian NHS nurse has been suspended after she went public about a disciplinary investigation over her refusal to refer to a biologically male paedophile as a woman.

YWAM responds to allegations of spiritual abuse
YWAM has said it is "deeply sorry" after The Observer published a report in which former members alleged that they were subjected to strict controls, pressure and spiritual abuse.

Church of England to review safeguarding measures after David Tudor fiasco
The Church of England has recognised the need to improve its safeguarding after a series of scandals

The origins and meaning of the word ‘Israel’ in the Bible
There are many different, but related, meanings of the word Israel in the Bible. Here is the story ...

Evangelicals troubled by CoE's same-sex stance urged to consider alternative spiritual oversight
The Church of England Evangelical Council (CEEC) is encouraging Anglicans distressed by the Church of England's blessings for same-sex couples to consider alternative oversight.

Iranian Christians face 'crisis' as government cracks down
Iranian Christianity is in crisis thanks to a regime crackdown

Christian comedian John Crist shares how he was saved by grace after his darkest season
John Crist, the Christian comedian, reflects on the bleakness following his scandal and redemption through Jesus’ grace.

Will Christians ever agree on a date for Easter?
Will Christians ever agree on the date for Easter? Do they need to?

Christian woman convicted over sign that offered conversation in abortion clinic buffer zone
A Christian woman has been convicted of breaching an abortion clinic buffer zone after holding a sign offering help.

Myanmar Christians face dual crisis of earthquake and marginalisation
The 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck central Myanmar last week has intensified the hardship faced by the country’s religious minorities, plunging already vulnerable Christian communities into deeper crisis and displacement.

Jerusalem bishop calls for 'courageous' leadership to bring peace
A bishop from Jerusalem has told of the plight of ordinary people in the West Bank.

Three hospitalised as Islamist attacks Christian festival in Iraq
An apparent lone Islamist hospitalised three people at a Christian festival

What Netflix’s Adolescence teaches us about faith and the need for a digital detox
Social media was created to connect and entertain. But over time, its dark side has become impossible to ignore.

'Unprecedented' research into faith attitudes to be revealed
New research into worldwide faith attitudes will become available on 30 April.