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Too many disadvantaged women are 'overlooked' and 'lost' in the system
Valuable lessons can be learned from Christian organisations in how to care for disadvantaged women and make them "truly visible", a new report by Theos has said.
Christian charity sends emergency field hospital to Ukraine
An emergency field hospital has been airlifted to Ukraine by a Christian charity to help meet critical medical needs resulting from the war with Russia.
Web host drops church over opposition to gay conversion therapy ban
A Baptist church in Morecambe, Lancashire, has had its website suspended because the hosting firm objected to the pastor signing a letter raising concerns about the government's upcoming gay conversion therapy ban.
The saint at the heart of the war in Ukraine
Who was St Vladimir/Volodymyr and how did he come to occupy such a contested place in the hearts and minds of two nations that are now locked in bitter warfare? The answer involves Vikings far from home, a reluctant Byzantine princess, the creation of a hybrid national identity, and conversion to Christianity.
The Christian women left behind after another war: Syria
For the women left behind in Syria, International Women's Day is much the same as any other: queueing for hours for food and wondering where next they can move after they are evicted, because they cannot pay the rent.
'God will not forgive' suffering of Ukrainians - Zelensky
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has told the Kremlin that "God will not forgive" the suffering of his people after nearly two weeks of bombardments.
Nationality and Borders Bill will put human trafficking victims at risk, government warned
The government is being urged to rethink its immigration proposals to protect victims of human trafficking and slavery at a time when large numbers of Ukrainians are fleeing the Russian invasion.
General Medical Council drops case against doctor who offers abortion reversal treatment
The General Medical Council has lifted restrictions against a Christian doctor who was prevented from providing abortion reversal treatment for 18 months.
David Crowder on his 'deconstructive moment'
Worship artist David Crowder, known professionally by his stage name Crowder, is one of the most prolific worship artists today, known for his prayerful tunes and thoughtful lyrics. But the artist will be the first to admit his journey hasn't always been smooth.
Over 280 Russian Orthodox priests call for end to Russian invasion of Ukraine
More than 280 priests and deacons of the Russian Orthodox Church are calling for reconciliation and an immediate end to Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine, stressing that "the Last Judgement awaits all."
Putin's jihad
Having began his conquest of Chechnya under the guise of fighting Islamist terrorists, Putin has ended up setting up an authoritarian jihadist Islamic Republic under Russian control. This gives us a hint as to what he will do if he is allowed to win his war against those he calls Ukrainian neo-Nazis.'
Churches converted into shelters to welcome Ukrainian refugees
Pews are being pushed aside in Polish churches to make room for people fleeing the war in Ukraine.
Ukrainians leaning on Psalm 31 to get them through the horror of war
Both Christians and Jews in Ukraine have been praying Psalm 31 since the Russian invasion.
Ukrainian churches plead for more Bibles amid war
Bible Society says it has received an "unprecedented" number of requests for Bibles from Ukrainians as their country is ravaged by Russian forces.
Holy wars: How a cathedral of guns and glory symbolizes Putin's Russia
The Kremlin's vision of Russia connects the state, military and the Russian Orthodox Church.
Iran acquits 9 Christian converts of 'acting against national security' in 'landmark decision'
An Iranian appeals court has acquitted nine Christian converts serving five-year prison sentences on charges of "acting against national security" for their participation in house churches, a ruling dubbed a "landmark decision" by Open Doors USA.