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Bill Hybels' daughter apologises for silence after sexual misconduct allegations
Bill Hybels' daughter apologises for silence after sexual misconduct allegations

Shauna Niequist said her silence over the allegations against her dad had "wounded" people.

Church of England to review church guidance after PM's re-opening roadmap
Church of England to review church guidance after PM's re-opening roadmap

The Church of England is to "refine" its advice for local churches in light of the Prime Minister's roadmap out of lockdown.

Amazon accused of censorship after removing Christian philosopher's trans critical book
Amazon accused of censorship after removing Christian philosopher's trans critical book

"When Harry Became Sally: Responding to the Transgender Moment" has been pulled from by the online giant.

Reading the Bible has given Christians hope during the pandemic - survey
Reading the Bible has given Christians hope during the pandemic - survey

Reading the Bible during the pandemic has given Christians hope in God and their future, a survey by the Bible Society has found.

£10,000 fine for church gathering in pub car park
£10,000 fine for church gathering in pub car park

The organiser of a church gathering in a Nottingham pub's car park has been handed a £10,000 fine by the police.

Christians get behind Northern Ireland Bill to end abortion up to birth for disabilities
Christians get behind Northern Ireland Bill to end abortion up to birth for disabilities

The Bill aims to stop abortion up to birth for non-fatal disabilities like Down's syndrome or clubfoot.

Christian shop owners fined £17,000 for staying open during lockdown
Christian shop owners fined £17,000 for staying open during lockdown

The owners of a Christian card and bookshop in Worcestershire have been hit £17,000 in fines for refusing to close during lockdown.

Christians and campaigners fear for free speech under controversial hate Bill
Christians and campaigners fear for free speech under controversial hate Bill

Christians and campaigners are urging the Scottish Government to safeguard free speech as its controversial hate crime bill moves to its final stage.

RZIM suspends fundraising as it considers next steps after damning Ravi Zacharias report
RZIM suspends fundraising as it considers next steps after damning Ravi Zacharias report

Ravi Zacharias International Ministries has halted fundraising efforts following the release of a report detailing the late apologist's extensive sexual misconduct.

New lead pastors appointed to Hillsong UK
New lead pastors appointed to Hillsong UK

As part of the ongoing reshuffle taking place in the international Hillsong Church, the UK is getting new lead pastors.

End of the road for RZIM Canada after devastating Ravi Zacharias report
End of the road for RZIM Canada after devastating Ravi Zacharias report

RZIM Canada said it was "not possible" to continue operating in the wake of a report that confirmed Ravi Zacharias' sexual misconduct.

Over $1m raised for Voddie Baucham as he battles heart failure
Over $1m raised for Voddie Baucham as he battles heart failure

A crowdfunding appeal has raised over a million dollars towards the medical expenses of popular preacher and writer Voddie Baucham who is battling "full-blown" heart failure.

Canada detains pastor for defying Covid-19 restrictions with in-person services
Canada detains pastor for defying Covid-19 restrictions with in-person services

A church pastor is being held by police in Alberta, Canada, after continuing to hold in-person services against Covid-19 regulations.

'She lived joyfully' - Christians pay tribute to Bex Lewis
'She lived joyfully' - Christians pay tribute to Bex Lewis

Moving tributes have been paid to Christian digital pioneer and expert Dr Bex Lewis, who has died from cancer.

Glasgow priest launches legal action against Scotland's ban on in-person worship
Glasgow priest launches legal action against Scotland's ban on in-person worship

A Glasgow priest has sent a pre-action letter to the Scottish Government demanding that churches be allowed to re-open for public worship.

Allowing public worship again is a 'priority' for Scottish Government
Allowing public worship again is a 'priority' for Scottish Government

Nicola Sturgeon says that "priority" will be given to the re-opening of churches in Scotland for public worship in the forthcoming strategic framework for exiting the current lockdown.