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Why did God allow this to happen to us?
As excruciatingly difficult as it must be in the face of prolonged suffering, an answer to this question may never come.
Easter prayer call after Indonesia church bombing
Christians are being called to pray for their fellow believers living in persecution hotspots after Sunday's bomb attack on an Indonesian cathedral.
The 'vaccine for fear' is a relationship with God
Christian women were encouraged to let go of their fears during the pandemic and trust in God at Jesus House's Uncommon Woman conference over the weekend.
A Bible-based approach to help people who have experienced trauma
The Bible's Society's new Navigating Trauma programme is rooted in mental health best practice and uses contextual Bible reading to help people explore what Scripture has to say about suffering, and God's relationship with those who have experienced trauma.
Palm Sunday church attackers were newlyweds
At least 20 people were injured when a couple let off pressure cooker bombs at the entrance to the Roman Catholic Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral in Makassar, on Sulawesi.
England's congregations can sing together again - but only outdoors
The rules around congregational have been relaxed as of Palm Sunday to allow churches to sing together outside.
20 injured in Palm Sunday suicide bomb attack on church
At least 20 people have been injured after a suicide bomb attack on a church in Indonesia on Palm Sunday.
MPs warned over dangers of DIY abortions
A large number of cross-party MPs and Peers this week attended a webinar hosted by the All-Party Parliamentary Pro-Life Group (APPG) on how DIY home abortion is putting women at risk.
Justin Bieber visits prison with a pastor
Justin Bieber seems to be as committed as ever to making the world a better place after visiting a prison recently along with a pastor.
A prayer for when we have lost our way again
The following prayer by bestselling Nigerian-American author and speaker Enuma Okoro appears in A Rhythm of Prayer, the new prayer book curated by writer Sarah Bessey for all those feeling overworked, burnt out and in need of the peace and hope of God
Scripture Union strongly criticised over John Smyth abuse failures
Scripture Union could have done more to protect young people from abuser John Smyth, an independent review has found.
Churches and Christian charities in joint call to Government on gambling harms
Churches and Christian charities are calling on the Government to take more action to prevent harms caused by gambling.
Cardinal pleas for peace as military clampdown in Myanmar intensifies
The leader of the Catholic Church in Myanmar has appealed to protesters to refrain from violence amid an increasingly brutal military crackdown.
With Islamist extremism going unchecked, Christians are facing rising persecution in Bangladesh
The warning came as the country marks 50 years of independence.
Christian baker Jack Phillips back in court over gender transition cake
Colorado baker Jack Phillips was back in court Monday in a lawsuit brought by a transgender activist attorney who alleges Phillips violated state law by refusing to make a cake celebrating a gender transition.
Prime Minister thanks Christians for 'selfless stoicism' during pandemic
Boris Johnson has said a "great big thank you" to Christians for the way in which they have served their communities throughout the pandemic.