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Christian celebrity culture, megachurches are a turn-off, poll finds
While a majority of Americans have a positive view of Jesus, most, including Christians, also have a negative opinion of celebrity Christian culture, celebrity pastors, Evangelicals, megachurches and famous worship bands, a new study from Barna Group shows.
Pro-life group loses NI abortion legal challenge
The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC) has lost a legal challenge against a directive rolling out radical abortion laws across Northern Ireland.
Education Secretary Gillian Keegan says schools should tell parents about transgender child
Education Secretary Gillian Keegan has said she disagrees with the policy of some schools to withhold knowledge from parents about their child's desire to change genders.
Fears of civil war in Manipur after violent attacks on Christians
Conditions for those who have fled are "grim", with little support from the local government.
Church leaders pray for King Charles during Northern Ireland visit
The King and Queen have attended a service at St Patrick's Cathedral in Armagh during a surprise visit to Northern Ireland.
Church of Scotland to be 'impartial' on Scottish independence
The Church of Scotland has announced that it will not be taking an official corporate position on Scottish independence or the question of whether another referendum should be held.
Church supplier Wippell & Co to close after 220 years
The company said the last few years had been financially difficult with the pandemic and competition from cheaper machine-made alternatives from overseas.
Christian teacher says he was dismissed after sharing beliefs at diversity training
A Christian teacher has claimed he was dismissed for 'hate speech' after sharing his beliefs at a diversity and inclusion seminar.
Vatican takes climate activists to court on Laudato Si' anniversary
The trial takes place on the eighth anniversary of Pope Francis' encyclical promoting the care of creation and the environment, "Laudato Si'."
Pope Francis taps Italian Cardinal Zuppi to lead peace mission in Ukraine
The appointment is the latest effort by Pope Francis and the Vatican to mediate a peace between Russia and Ukraine.
Bishops will continue to speak out on government's immigration policy, says Welby
The Archbishop of Canterbury has defended his outspoken criticism of the government's Illegal Migration Bill.
Tim Keller: a tribute
Tim had many roles â pastor, theologian, writer â but perhaps the most important was that of evangelist. So here, as an evangelist, I want to comment on a few notable aspects of Tim's remarkable life and ministry in proclaiming the gospel.
Church of Scotland has lost over half its membership since 2000 - report
(CP) The Church of Scotland has lost more than half of its members since the year 2000, with the average age of worship attendees being 62, according to a General Assembly report.
Two Christians, 18 and 14, accused of blasphemy in Pakistan
Family devastated as youths jailed on baseless charge.
Intel wins 2023's most faith-friendly company as Fortune 500 warms to religious diversity
The basic idea of religious freedom is that you're free to have a faith, change your faith or have no faith at all,' said Brian Grim, Religious Freedom and Business Foundation president.
Christian teacher banned after refusing to use trans student's preferred pronoun
Joshua Sutcliffe, 33, plans to appeal the decision by the Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA).