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Pope Francis laments couples who choose pets over having children
Pope Francis has expressed his regret that more couples today appear content to have cats and dogs, rather than children.
Britain seeks clarification from India on withdrawal of licence for Mother Teresa's charity
Britain has asked the Indian government for more information after overseas funding for a charity founded by Mother Teresa was blocked.
Gay cake ruling 'protects everyone from compelled speech'
The Evangelical Alliance has welcomed the European Court of Human Rights' decision not to hear a case involving a Christian bakery that refused to make a pro-gay cake.
Ransom was paid to free missionaries kidnapped in Haiti, says family member
A ransom was paid to the gang behind the kidnapping of a group of missionaries in Haiti, a family member has said.
Why are Christians looking up sorcery?
Christian Today has reported on recent rises in interest and practice in the occult. Perhaps this increase in popularity is why BibleGateway.com says it saw a 193% surge in searches for 'sorcery' on its website in 2021.
Church leaders issue stark warnings against assisted suicide
Church leaders and faith groups have spoken out against assisted suicide legislation due to be considered in the Scottish Parliament in the coming months.
Christian man sentenced to death in Pakistan on blasphemy charges
A Christian man has been sentenced to death in Pakistan a decade after he was charged with blasphemy.
For dying congregations, a 'replant' can offer new life
LA City Baptist Church is what's known as a "replant," an attempt to restore an older, dying congregation to health using some of the lessons gleaned from startup congregations known as church plants.
Gay cake challenge thrown out by European Court of Human Rights
The decision means that the UK Supreme Court victory for the Ashers Baking Co stands.
Strange visitors - the significance of the magi
One of the strangest aspects of the beginning of the life of Jesus is found in the account of the visit of the magi.
Christian nurse wins discrimination case over cross necklace
An NHS Trust harassed and discriminated against a Christian nurse who wanted to wear her cross necklace at work, an Employment Tribunal has ruled.
John MacArthur takes a stand against Canadian conversion therapy ban
Pastor and theologian John MacArthur is calling on pastors to preach about the "biblical view of sexual morality" on January 16 in opposition to a Canadian law banning therapy for unwanted sexual attractions and gender confusion.
6 Christians killed in 'awful terrorist attack' in Kenya
"The residents have gathered and are asking why the security officers were not doing enough to protect the Christians from being attacked by the Somali militants."
Big Daddy Weave bassist dies of Covid complications
Jay Weaver, one of the founding members of Christian band Big Daddy Weave, has died from Covid-19 complications.
Appeal launched to support Christians fleeing persecution
They include Christian refugees who have left Afghanistan to escape the Taliban, and Nigeria where Christians face "the greatest threat of violence".
2021 was the 'most violent year' for India's Christians
Violence against Christians in India reached new heights during 2021, according to a new report.