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Oxford professor sued by Museum of the Bible over papyrus fragments
The Museum of the Bible has launched a £5m lawsuit against a former Oxford classics professor over the sale of biblical papyrus fragments that are alleged to have been stolen.
YouTube axes Eric Metaxas' radio show over 'misinformation'
The radio show channel of evangelical commentator Eric Metaxas has been removed from YouTube for supposedly posting Covid-19 "misinformation".
Christian couple on death row for 8 years cleared of blasphemy charges
A Pakistani court has acquitted a Christian couple of blasphemy after nearly eight years on death row.
Case dropped against Christian volunteer who was fined as he helped the homeless during lockdown
Police have dropped their case against a Christian voluntary worker who was fined as he offered assistance to homeless people during lockdown.
Calls to tackle 'workplace bullying' after senior judge dismisses disciplinary action against Martyn Percy
A leading campaigner against abuse in the Church of England has called on the Bishop of Oxford, the Rt Rev Steven Croft, to tackle the "workplace bullying" allegedly suffered by the Dean of Christ Church, the Very Rev Martyn Percy.
What role does the Church have to play in uniting people?
Jon Yates, Executive Director of the Youth Endowment Fund, thinks there is more the Church can be doing to unite society.
Doctor investigated after providing abortion reversal treatment
A doctor is being investigated after providing women with emergency life-saving abortion reversal treatment during the pandemic.
Pastor and his 3-year-old son killed in Nigeria
A pastor and his 3-year-old son have been killed in an attack by radicalised Fulani herdsmen in Nigeria.
The importance of listening to the world
John Stott said Christians ought to listen to both the word and the world. Here's why.
A house of healing for Iran's fleeing Christians
A new community centre is being constructed in Turkey to provide a refuge for Christians fleeing persecution in Iran.
Lessons in the faith from slave trader-turned hymn-writer John Newton
Few stories in Christian history are more dramatic than that of John Newton, whose life demonstrates the title of his most famous hymn, 'Amazing Grace'.
Former nanny accuses ex-Hillsong NYC pastor Carl Lentz of bullying and sexual abuse
Fired Hillsong NYC pastor Carl Lentz has been accused of bullying and sexual abuse by a former nanny.
Teachers' union criticised over 'deeply distressing' play portraying Jesus as transgender
The Christian Institute has questioned the decision of a Scottish teachers' union to host a controversial play that portrays Jesus as transgender.
Archbishop expresses 'deep sadness' over remains of 215 children found in mass grave at former Catholic school
The school opened under the Roman Catholic administration in 1890 and housed as many as 500 students in the 1950s.
Christian Institute to take legal action if conversion therapy ban outlaws 'wrong kind of prayer'
The Christian Institute has told the Northern Ireland Executive it will "not hesitate" to take legal action if legitimate expressions of religious belief are outlawed under a conversion therapy ban.
G7 have pumped more money into fossil fuels than clean energy - report
G7 nations have "missed major opportunities" to go green, Tearfund has warned.