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'It’s a hiatus, not the end': Carl Beech steps back from ministry leadership amid Parkinson's disease and diabetes
UK evangelist Carl Beech has publicly announced he is stepping down from his role as President of Christian Vision for Men (CVM) and Edge Ministries to focus on other projects and his health battles with Parkinson’s Disease and diabetes.
Justin Welby feels 'personal failure' over handling of John Smyth case
The former Archbishop of Canterbury also said he was "profoundly ashamed" of a farewell speech in the House of Lords in which he appeared to make light of his resignation over safeguarding failures.
A mother’s love: a reflection of God’s heart
Mother’s Day is upon us and if you’re still searching for the perfect gift, maybe this article found you right on time.
The medieval origins of Mothering Sunday
What is most significant is that the particular tradition of ‘Mothering Sunday’ – as found in the UK, Ireland and some Commonwealth countries – has its roots in an event that is much older than the US celebration and the commercial card-giving and gift-giving that the US event has inspired. And these roots express Christian beliefs and practices.
How the world’s oldest story of a women’s rights campaign is in the Bible
What is probably the world’s first recorded successful women’s rights campaign is in the Bible. Here is the story ...
Who are some of the most significant mothers of the Bible?
On Mothering Sunday, we can remember the famous mothers of the Bible. Many of these mothers played an important role not only in the Bible, but also in history and theology. This is the story …
Russian court bans 'extremist' New Testament translation
A Russian court has banned an "extremist" translation of the New Testament
Bishop urges UK government to put diplomatic pressure on Nigeria as Christians continue to suffer
A Nigerian bishop has called on the UK government to make diplomatic and economic relations with his country conditional on Nigeria’s efforts to return internally displaced people to their homelands.
King Charles and Queen Camilla postpone Vatican visit as Pope Francis recovers from ill-health
King Charles III and Queen Camilla have postponed their anticipated visit on April 8 to the Vatican after medical advice recommended that Pope Francis take an extended period of rest, and mutual agreement between the British Royal Household and the Holy See.
Former MP: Assisted suicide bill 'unsafe', 'biased' and 'rushed'
A former MP calls the assisted suicide bill "unsafe" "biased" and "rushed".
Echoes of John Knox: the Scottish Christians seeking to put Christ at the centre of education
"To give up on education is to give up on the Great Commission.”
KFC gravy baptism advert sparks controversy
KFC's controversial gravy baptism was at least done via total immersion
Retired pastor challenges abortion buffer zones law
A retired pastor who held a service in an abortion buffer zone is challenging the prosecution and the law itself
US study claims two in five Brits raised Christian no longer believe
A new report from the Washington-based Pew Research Center suggests that Britain’s religious identity is undergoing a transformation
Irish court to forcibly take €40,000 from Christian teacher Enoch Burke
An evangelical Christian from Ireland, who was suspended from his teaching job, is to have €40,000 forcibly removed from his bank account following a court order.
At least 19 Christians arrested in Sudan amid false accusations of rebel ties
Christian rights organisations have described the arrests as part of a broader campaign to suppress Christianity in Sudan