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Thousands sign petition asking Pope Francis to reverse Latin Mass restrictions
More than 18,000 people have signed a petition urging Pope Francis to withdraw his apostolic letter imposing restrictions on the celebration of the traditional Latin Mass, warning that it will cause "further division and hurt among the faithful," achieving the opposite effect of its stated purpose.
Give your fears to the Father
Are you struggling with fear today? Is it the pandemic, a job, food, something else? Are you seeing the size of your worries and not the size of your Savior? I think I can point you in a direction that might help you right-size your fear.
How motherhood has impacted my relationship with God - and how I am trying to rebuild it
Motherhood and juggling all the responsibilities that come with it have taken a huge toll on my walk with God, and the times I have had an intimate moment with God have been few and far between since becoming a mum.
Indian government called to act as Christians suffer increasing attacks
Accusations of converting Hindus are being used as an excuse to attack Christians in India, Release International has warned.
NI Health Minister says he will not act unilaterally on abortion
Robin Swann said he would bring the matter to the Stormont Executive before any decision is made.
Government expects to deliver on all persecution report recommendations by 2022
The government said good progress is being made in the implementation of all 22 recommendations contained within the Truro report, which warned that the persecution of Christians is "at near genocide levels".
Asia Bibi says years on death row made her 'strong in faith'
Asia Bibi, a Pakistani Christian mother who spent more than eight years on death row for blasphemy, says her experience made her grow "strong in faith".
Pro-life campaigners ready to take legal action over NI abortion rules
Pro-life campaigners are poised to take legal action if the UK government moves forward with plans to expand abortion services across Northern Ireland.
Tearfund appoints new International Director
Veena O'Sullivan will oversee the evangelical aid agency's international work.
ACNA takes charge of investigation into handling of abuse claims
The Anglican Church in North America (ACNA) has taken charge of an investigation into the "mishandling" of sexual abuse allegations.
Tokyo churches cancel Olympic engagement over Covid
The Olympic Games get underway this week but this time round, they will be without spectators - and the usual spiritual support from churches.
'Taxing year' for John Piper's church after string of resignations amid bullying claims
The church of John Piper has been left reeling after the resignation of several members of the leadership team, including most recently the famed pastor's successor, Jason Meyer.
'Boko' not 'Haram' â kidnapped schoolgirl completes 'forbidden' education
One of 276 girls abducted from their school in Chibok, northern Nigeria by the infamous Boko Haram has just graduated from university â the very thing her kidnappers fight to oppose.
Family of detained Cuban pastor evicted from their home
The eviction came a day after a public statement by his wife criticising the Cuban authorities for detaining her husband.
How Harriet Beecher Stowe's Christian faith moved her to challenge slavery
Harriet not only saw what slavery entailed but her offended conscience demanded that she took action. We live at a time when there are plenty of overlooked outrages and we need more Christians with Harriet's enthusiasm to notice them and react wisely.
Vicar alleges bullying after singing 'Thine be the glory' without a mask in church
A Church of England vicar says he is being bullied out of his job for apparently breaking Covid rules.