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Police drop charges against 76-year-old arrested for praying outside abortion clinic
Police drop charges against 76-year-old arrested for praying outside abortion clinic

Religious freedom advocates are celebrating after police dropped charges against a 76-year-old British woman arrested, detained and fined for engaging in silent prayer outside an abortion clinic.

Former Diocese of London chief charged with $5.9 million fraud, money laundering
Former Diocese of London chief charged with $5.9 million fraud, money laundering

A former Head of Operations at the Anglican Diocese of London has been charged with fraud and money laundering over the alleged disappearance of more than $5.9 million (£5 million) from the organization between 2009 and 2019.

The war in Tigray has divided evangelicals, creating strong feelings against one another
The war in Tigray has divided evangelicals, creating strong feelings against one another

Jesus is our peace. Millions of Ethiopians know Him. Now is the time to exercise peace across the nation.

Nigerian bishop calls on world to act after church massacre
Nigerian bishop calls on world to act after church massacre

Just weeks after an attack on a Catholic church in southwestern Nigeria on Pentecost Sunday left dozens dead and injured many more, the diocese's bishop is urging the international community to speak out against the killing of Christians in his country.

Beni Johnson of Bethel Church dies aged 67
Beni Johnson of Bethel Church dies aged 67

Beni Johnson, the wife of Bethel Church Senior Leader Bill Johnson, has died following a lengthy battle with cancer, days after being put in at-home hospice care. She was 67.

The faith lessons we can learn from earthly weddings
The faith lessons we can learn from earthly weddings

Weddings are very important to Jesus.

Archie Battersbee's life support must be removed, judge rules
Archie Battersbee's life support must be removed, judge rules

A High Court judgment handed down on Friday has ruled that it is in the "best interests" of Archie Battersbee for his life support to be removed.

How God speaks
How God speaks

Discerning the voice of God is to distinguish it from the other voices we may hear.

Why we all need a good night's sleep
Why we all need a good night's sleep

Elle Limebear speaks about how the experience of her father, Delirious? frontman Martin Smith, falling asleep at the wheel is inspiring her to help people get a good night's sleep.

Life in Lviv: Ukrainian priest on funerals, food aid and prayers for victory
Life in Lviv: Ukrainian priest on funerals, food aid and prayers for victory

The Rev. Oleksiy Zavada, a Ukrainian Catholic priest, describes how life in western Ukraine carries constant reminders of the realities of war on the front lines.

First known depictions of biblical heroines Jael and Deborah uncovered in Israel
First known depictions of biblical heroines Jael and Deborah uncovered in Israel

A rendering of one figure driving a peg through the head of another initially led the team to identify the figures.

Mercy Me frontman Bart Millard pays tribute to 'sweet mom' after her death
Mercy Me frontman Bart Millard pays tribute to 'sweet mom' after her death

Bart Millard's mother, Adele Millard, passed away last week, four years after the MercyMe frontman made peace with her over his difficult childhood after she left him with his abusive father.

Vatican bishop warns Catholic missionaries in Hong Kong of China's looming crackdown
Vatican bishop warns Catholic missionaries in Hong Kong of China's looming crackdown

The Vatican's unofficial representative in Hong Kong had warned Catholic missions in the city that tough days are ahead for them as China is increasingly restricting religious freedom.

Saddleback elders say no 'pattern of abuse' found in investigation of new pastor
Saddleback elders say no 'pattern of abuse' found in investigation of new pastor

Saddleback's elders mentioned there had been conflict at the church previously run by their new pastor but said 'disappointment and hurt are not the same as abuse.'

Pope Francis addresses abortion, mass shootings and resignation rumors
Pope Francis addresses abortion, mass shootings and resignation rumors

In a new wide-ranging interview, Pope Francis said it never occurred to him to resign so far but laid out his vision for a possible retirement.

'God had a plan,' says pastor whose sermon inspired Sajid Javid to quit as Health Secretary
'God had a plan,' says pastor whose sermon inspired Sajid Javid to quit as Health Secretary

The pastor whose sermon stirred former Health Secretary Sajid Javid to resign his post says he has been humbled by the turn of events.