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On the meaning of sacrifice in Judaism
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster explains the Jewish perspective of sacrifice in the Old Testament, particularly through the accounts of Jephthah and Micah.

Pope calls for ceasefire after deadly attack on Catholic church in Gaza
The Israeli strike on the church has reportedly killed three people and seriously injured several others.

Bear Grylls says 'this is only the beginning' after new book on Jesus becomes bestseller
Adventurer and television personality Bear Grylls has climbed to the top of a different kind of summit — the UK’s literary charts.

London prayer event aims to 'Make the UK Holy Again'
Some 300 Christians from the US and Korea are already confirmed to attend.

Nigeria still struggling to protect Christians from Fulani extremists
One man from the Civil Defence Corps gave his life against hopeless odds.

Gloucester Cathedral completes 5-year renovation project
A team of stonemasons worked to integrate new stone into the building and have even added a group of four “grotesques”.

Evangelicals concerned about Church of England trajectory after vote on sexuality document
Church of England clergy no longer need to affirm Issues in Human Sexuality.

Justin Welby's updated views on homosexuality not helpful, says critic
Welby now believes homosexual relationships can be a "huge blessing".

Islamist militants take advantage of chaos in the Congo
The "Allied Democratic Forces" are not as friendly as they sound.

Ruto’s church plan sparks controversy over faith and state in Kenya
President William Ruto has unveiled plans to construct an enormous Christian church within the grounds of Kenya’s presidential residence in Nairobi - a move that has drawn both praise and fierce criticism, igniting a national debate on religion’s place in the public sphere.

Christians in West Bank targeted by Israeli settlers as violence intensifies
Violence by Israeli settlers is now at a 20 year high.

Päivi Räsänen may leave church over gay stance
Päivi Räsänen's denomination has opened up churches to same-sex weddings and blessings.

Christian nurse still suspended after using biologically accurate language
“I had to expose what was happening to me, and for that I have been severely punished and face losing my career.”

Historic letters from William Wilberforce discovered in University of Chester archives
A remarkable discovery has been made in the University of Chester’s archives: four early 19th-century letters, including two written by prominent abolitionist William Wilberforce, have been unearthed during an alumni archive project.

Holy Land Christians need support of global Church, says Archbishop of Jerusalem
"We need the wider body of Christ to help us to be the church in brutal and damaging times.”

EU Parliament passes resolution calling for protection of Christians in Syria
“This resolution marks an important step toward building international momentum to protect Christians and other religious minorities in Syria."