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Evangelical fostering agency back in court over sexual conduct policy
Evangelical fostering agency back in court over sexual conduct policy

The Christian Institute is asking people to pray for an evangelical fostering agency seeking to operate according to its faith-based ethos.

Catholic bishops: there will be no blanket ban on communion for pro-abortion politicians
Catholic bishops: there will be no blanket ban on communion for pro-abortion politicians

A week after voting to approve a "Document on the Meaning of the Eucharist in the Life of the Church," the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has clarified that their vote will not lead to a blanket ban preventing pro-abortion politicians from receiving communion.

Iranian Christians sentenced to 5 years in prison over 'propaganda'
Iranian Christians sentenced to 5 years in prison over 'propaganda'

Three Iranian Christians have been sentenced to five years in prison for "engaging in propaganda against the Islamic regime."

Appeal launched as eastern DRC struggles to get back on its feet after volcanic eruption
Appeal launched as eastern DRC struggles to get back on its feet after volcanic eruption

Tearfund has launched an appeal to help people left displaced by a volcanic eruption in the Democratic Republic of Congo last month.

Churches must support the vaccine drive, says Scotland's national clinical director
Churches must support the vaccine drive, says Scotland's national clinical director

Churches have an important role to play in encouraging parishioners to get vaccinated against Covid-19, the national clinical director for Scotland has said.

Chaplain's discrimination case suffers setback
Chaplain's discrimination case suffers setback

A hearing in the case of a chaplain reported to the government's terrorist watchdog after saying children did not need to agree with LGBT ideology has been delayed until next year.

Methodist Church appoints first black woman as President
Methodist Church appoints first black woman as President

The Methodist Church has reached a historic milestone with the appointment of its first black female President.

Bishop of Liverpool calls for 'gender neutral marriage canon'
Bishop of Liverpool calls for 'gender neutral marriage canon'

Bishop Paul Bayes was addressing the recently launched Movement of Supporting Anglicans for an Inclusive Church.

Broad public support for total ban on gambling advertising
Broad public support for total ban on gambling advertising

Research by the Royal Society for Public Health found that most adults and young people support a ban on gambling ads on TV and radio before 9pm.

MP withdraws amendment on censorship zones around abortion clinics
MP withdraws amendment on censorship zones around abortion clinics

A Labour MP has withdrawn an amendment to a controversial Bill on protesting that sought to introduce censorship zones around abortion clinics nationwide.

The uniqueness of George Müller
The uniqueness of George Müller

George Müller's unique life demonstrated to his contemporaries that God could be trusted. It says the same to us today.

Who was Elizabeth Fry and why was she important?
Who was Elizabeth Fry and why was she important?

The story of how a middle-class lady was able to reform the appalling conditions under which prisoners were treated in Britain and in many other countries, is a classic example of the way God can use unlikely people to extraordinary effect.

Most Scots want DIY abortion to end - consultation
Most Scots want DIY abortion to end - consultation

Only 17% of submissions supported making 'DIY' home abortions available permanently in Scotland.

Street preacher to receive £3,250 payout from police over wrongful arrest
Street preacher to receive £3,250 payout from police over wrongful arrest

A Christian street preacher arrested "for preaching on gay rights and abortion" has won his legal challenge against West Yorkshire Police.

Jim Bakker to pay $156,000 over Covid-19 claims
Jim Bakker to pay $156,000 over Covid-19 claims

Controversial televangelist Jim Bakker is to pay $156,000 in restitution over claims on his TV show about a product for Covid-19.

Documentary series to probe Hillsong and Carl Lentz scandal
Documentary series to probe Hillsong and Carl Lentz scandal

A new documentary will be taking a closer look at Hillsong in the wake of the Carl Lentz scandal that led to a major overhaul across the Australia-based Church.