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Have you ever experienced anguish in prayer?

It is in seasons or moments like these that the all-encompassing existence of God is truly brought to the fore.

'Politicization of the police' is having a 'chilling effect' on free speech

People with different opinions from the prevailing liberal ideology are increasingly being scared into silence by "politicized" police forces and the threat of investigations, fines and jail time, warns the head of a Christian advocacy group.

Iran punishes Christians with harsh prison sentences

House churches considered threat to national security.

Reading the Bible leads to transformed lives, survey finds

"Our research shows that consistent interaction with God's Word changes us."

European bishops make 'heartfelt' appeal for peace in Ukraine

In their statement, the bishops warned that an expansion of the war would have "disastrous consequences for humanity".

Church leaders oppose plans to move British embassy to Jerusalem

Church leaders are urging Prime Minister Liz Truss to rethink plans to move the British Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.

Church of England launches £15m fund to help churches cover soaring energy costs

The help comes just in time for winter and will be used by churches to cover the cost of keeping their buildings heated and warm in the coming months.

Victims of religious oppression in Turkey reveal why Christian population is dwindling

Victims of religious oppression in Turkey shared their stories at an event on religious freedom at the European Parliament where the speakers suggested that political and social atrocities in that country were behind the Christian population's decline from 20% to a mere 0.2% over the last century.

Sudanese Christian couple accused of adultery for staying together

In recent months, fear among Sudan's Christians has been growing that their country is sliding back into the control of Islamists.

Supreme Court declines to hear Rhode Island fetal personhood case

The move is a setback for supporters of the idea that an unborn fetus is entitled to full constitutional rights.

'American Idol' singer Willie Spence dies at 23, hours after posting worship song on Instagram

Willie Spence, who gained national fame on "American Idol" last year, where he shared his faith and powerful voice and eventually became runner-up in the singing competition, tragically died in a car accident on Tuesday.

Government no longer recommends Mermaids advice line as school resource

The Department for Education has updated its mental health guidance for schools and colleges to remove the advice line of the controversial transgender charity, Mermaids.