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International community must act after arrest of Aung San Suu Kyi, say Christian leaders
International community must act after arrest of Aung San Suu Kyi, say Christian leaders

Christian Solidarity Worldwide's Benedict Rogers said the past 24 hours had been a "desperate step backwards" for Myanmar.

Four lessons for Christians today from the life and ministry of Charles Haddon Spurgeon
Four lessons for Christians today from the life and ministry of Charles Haddon Spurgeon

Few of us have Spurgeon's voice, his memory or his energy. We can, though, all seek his love of Christ and the Bible, and his zeal to spread the gospel.

Former Archbishop of Canterbury says treatment over Smyth allegations has been 'unjust'
Former Archbishop of Canterbury says treatment over Smyth allegations has been 'unjust'

Lord Carey says he has been treated "brutally" by the Church of England over allegations that he knew about abuse committed by late evangelical John Smyth and failed to act appropriately.

A fifth of Church of England worshippers may not return after pandemic ends
A fifth of Church of England worshippers may not return after pandemic ends

A leaked report reveals that the Church of England may have lost a fifth of its regular worshippers during the pandemic.

Sacked Christian actress's discrimination case heard at Employment Tribunal
Sacked Christian actress's discrimination case heard at Employment Tribunal

The case of a Christian West End actress who was sacked after sharing her beliefs about homosexuality is being heard at Employment Tribunal this week.

Some pastors fear their churches won't survive the pandemic - report
Some pastors fear their churches won't survive the pandemic - report

Frequent headaches, insomnia, financial difficulties and fears for the future of their church: Irish pastors reveal their Covid-19 struggles.

This Valentine's Day, I'll be celebrating long-term love
This Valentine's Day, I'll be celebrating long-term love

This year, as I look at the rows of red or pink Valentine's Day cards on sale in the shops, I shall look out for cards that have a deeper message.

UK must do more to prevent genocide - Church leaders
UK must do more to prevent genocide - Church leaders

They accused the UK and other countries of ignoring the "warning signs" of genocide and continuing to "look the other way" out of diplomatic and economic self-interest.

Catholic bishops blast Biden over policy on overseas abortions
Catholic bishops blast Biden over policy on overseas abortions

Catholic bishops have condemned Joe Biden's "grievous" decision to reverse a policy barring taxpayer dollars from being spent on organisations that provide or promote abortions overseas.

Welby criticises EU after trying to control vaccine supplies into Northern Ireland
Welby criticises EU after trying to control vaccine supplies into Northern Ireland

The Archbishop of Canterbury has added his voice to criticism of the EU after it tried to override part of the Brexit deal to halt Covid-19 vaccines entering Northern Ireland.

Christian magazine suspended from Twitter over transgender tweet
Christian magazine suspended from Twitter over transgender tweet

Twitter has suspended a Christian magazine's account for reporting that one of President Joe Biden's nominees is a man who believes he's a woman.

Scottish church leaders to take on Government over 'unlawful' criminalisation of public worship
Scottish church leaders to take on Government over 'unlawful' criminalisation of public worship

Church leaders in Scotland are pressing ahead with legal action against the Scottish Government after public worship was banned during the current lockdown.

Religious institutions second behind schools for sexual abuse in institutions - report
Religious institutions second behind schools for sexual abuse in institutions - report

Child sexual abuse in an institutional setting is most likely to occur in schools, followed by religious institutions and care homes, according to research by the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA).

What to do when praying feels like a challenge
What to do when praying feels like a challenge

Instead of a shopping list of requests, let our prayers instead become a conversation with the One who is sovereign over all things.

Parliamentary motion highlights evidence of fetal pain at 12 weeks
Parliamentary motion highlights evidence of fetal pain at 12 weeks

Carla Lockhart MP has led a group of MPs who have submitted a motion on fetal pain calling on the Government to require pain relief for babies after 12 weeks' gestation in all invasive medical procedures including abortion.

Christian professor suspended from Facebook after criticising Biden's trans military policy
Christian professor suspended from Facebook after criticising Biden's trans military policy

A Christian university professor has been suspended from Facebook for voicing disagreement with President Joe Biden's executive order allowing trans-identifying individuals to serve in the US military.