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12 Bible verses to put you in a good mood
These aren't just feel-good sayings, they're divine promises that speak to every situation.
Ireland records highest annual number of abortions since legalisation in 2019
Newly released figures from Ireland’s Department of Health reveal that 10,852 abortions were carried out in the country in 2024 — the highest annual total recorded since abortion was legalised in 2019.
Canon Andy Roberts MBE named new CEO of Church Mission Society
The Church Mission Society (CMS) has announced that Canon Andy Roberts MBE will take over as its next chief executive officer, stepping into the role on 1 August 2025.
Church leaders bring hope and help to Gaza’s war-torn Christians
Two of the most senior Christian leaders in Jerusalem visited Gaza on Friday, a day after an Israeli strike on the territory’s only Catholic church killed three people and wounded 10, including the resident priest.
Church successfully challenges London council's street preaching ban
A Pentecostal church is celebrating a major win for Christian freedoms after a London council backed down over a street preaching ban.
Christians in Nigeria cling to faith as violence closes in
As deadly attacks on Christian communities continue across central Nigeria, worshippers in Plateau State gathered this month to pray for relief, healing and justice.
Gay man awarded five-figure sum after claiming to undergo 'exorcism' at evangelical church
The church has apologised for mishandling his complaint but denies engaging in conversion therapy.
Research suggests many Brits are afraid to express true opinions
New research by Ipsos Mori has found that many Brits fear expressing their true feelings on race, religion and immigration in case they offend someone.
High Court ruling against police participation in Pride welcomed
The judgment recognises that Pride is a political position.
Concerns raised about the creation of 'three parent babies'
The process has brought joy to some, but at what cost?
Pakistan to investigate harms caused by blasphemy laws
In what attorneys in Pakistan termed a “huge ray of hope,” a federal high court on Tuesday directed the government to form an inquiry commission within 30 days to investigate blatant abuse of blasphemy laws.
Shelley Pigott appointed as new executive director of Mercy Ships UK
Mercy Ships UK has appointed Shelley Pigott as its new executive director, bringing fresh leadership to the international charity renowned for delivering free surgical care to some of the world’s poorest communities on board its hospital ships.
Young people increasingly open to faith and God, research finds
"The time is now. It is urgent," said lead researcher Laura Hancock.
Israeli shelling hits Gaza’s only Catholic Church, killing three and wounding 10
In a rare move, the Israeli Foreign Ministry posted an apology on social media.
Fresh attacks on Christians in Syria after deadly church bombing
Can anyone bring peace and order in Syria?
UK government targets 10 countries to protect believers – but have they made the right choices?
As Christians face increasing numbers of attacks across the world, the British Foreign Office is to target 10 countries in a bid to get them to improve their record on protecting freedom of religion or belief (FoRB).