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Most churchgoers plan to attend in-person services - poll
Most churchgoers plan to attend in-person services - poll

As restrictions ease across the US, most American churchgoers are ready to get back to the pews, new research has found.

US Supreme Court rejects appeal in Christian florist's gay wedding case

The US Supreme Court has refused to hear an appeal by a Christian florist who was fined for refusing to provide wedding flowers for a same-sex couple.

Pro-life coalition urges Sajid Javid to end pills-by-post abortion service
Pro-life coalition urges Sajid Javid to end pills-by-post abortion service

A coalition of pro-life groups has written to Health Secretary Sajid Javid to end the controversial pills-by-post service that has made home abortions possible during the pandemic.

Government will 'continue to be led by the science' on church singing ban
Government will 'continue to be led by the science' on church singing ban

The government is refusing to be drawn on a date for ending the current ban on congregational singing in churches.

EU resolution sees abortion as a human right
EU resolution sees abortion as a human right

The resolution passed by 378 to 255 votes and came on the same day that a referendum in the British Overseas territory of Gibraltar voted to legalise abortion.

India's Christians are facing an 'existential threat' - Open Doors
India's Christians are facing an 'existential threat' - Open Doors

Hindu nationalism is driving a wave of violent persecution against Christians in India, human rights group Open Doors has warned.

Street preacher to pursue legal action after Easter Sunday arrest
Street preacher to pursue legal action after Easter Sunday arrest

A Christian volunteer who was arrested and fined on Easter Sunday for street preaching is to pursue legal action against the police.

Former Evangelical Alliance General Director, Joel Edwards, passes away
Former Evangelical Alliance General Director, Joel Edwards, passes away

Tributes have been paid to the former head of the Evangelical Alliance, Joel Edwards, who passed away from cancer on Wednesday morning.

Matthew West apologises for 'Modest is Hottest' parody video
Matthew West apologises for 'Modest is Hottest' parody video

Matthew West has apologised for a parody video telling his two young daughters to dress modestly.

Casting Crowns asks for prayer after drummer's motorcycle accident
Casting Crowns asks for prayer after drummer's motorcycle accident

Casting Crowns is asking fans to pray for its drummer after he was badly injured in a motorcycle accident at the weekend.

Euthanasia will be 'terrible' for Spain, pro-lifers warn
Euthanasia will be 'terrible' for Spain, pro-lifers warn

Euthanasia has come into effect in Spain, a few months after legislation was passed in March.

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.