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European court says feminist who pretended to abort Jesus on church altar was exercising 'freedom'
Overturning the verdict of a French court, the European Court of Human Rights ruled that a feminist who interrupted the rehearsal of Christmas carols to perform a topless act of aborting Jesus on the altar of a Paris church was exercising "freedom of expression."
Vatican renews provisional agreement with China on bishop appointments
The Roman Catholic Church has renewed a scrutinized agreement with the People's Republic of China over the appointment of bishops, even as the Communist government continues to restrict religious freedom.
Christians urged to pray for the media
As war correspondents risk their lives to cover the conflict in Ukraine, and political reporters grapple with the unfolding dramas in Downing Street, Whitehall and across the globe, Christians and churches are being encouraged to pray for the media and those who work in it on Sunday 30 October.
Archbishop praying for Rishi Sunak as he becomes Britain's next prime minister
The Archbishop of Canterbury has invited people to join him in praying for Rishi Sunak after he was confirmed today as Britain's next prime minister.
Archeologists find tomb of Saint Nicholas
St. Nicholas was persecuted for his faith under Emperor Diocletian but lived to see Constantine rise to power
World Council of Churches head meets with Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill
The Patriarch reportedly said churches 'must not add fuel to the fire' of political conflict but has been widely accused of doing just that.
Married mums are the happiest, report says
And because conservative women are statistically more likely to be married, the satisfaction stats seem to fall somewhat neatly along political lines as well: conservative women report being satisfied at double the rate of progressive women.
What will another five years of Xi bring for China's Christians?
In the last few years especially, China's roughly 100 million Christians have felt their already-limited freedoms slowly being erased.
John 3:16 is the world's most popular Bible verse, according to digital survey
A new digital survey by World Vision has found John 3:16 to be the world's most popular Bible verse.
Is He Lord over all?
Do I just allow people into that one safe space and restrict entry into the other areas of my life that are personal or too messy to explain?
Met apologises for wrongful arrests of Christian evangelist
The police have issued an apology and awarded a Christian evangelist £10,000 and costs after two wrongful arrests.
New study suggests religion is good for youth mental health
"Religious young people are better off. They're simply better off in all aspects of their life than their non-religious or even less religious peers, including their mental health."