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Parliamentary report warns of crimes against humanity in Kim Jong-un's North Korea

The report says there are "reasons to believe that some of the atrocities reach the threshold of genocide, particularly in relation to three groups: Christians; half-Chinese children; and the 'hostile' group."

Churches called to take action ahead of major UN climate conference
Churches called to take action ahead of major UN climate conference

Churches are being encouraged to commit to effective action ahead of the United Nations COP26 summit taking place in Glasgow in November.

As you watch the Olympics, pray for Christians in countries with persecution - Open Doors
As you watch the Olympics, pray for Christians in countries with persecution - Open Doors

Open Doors is asking Christians to remember their brothers and sisters suffering for their faith in dozens of the countries competing in this year's Olympics.

Cuban pastors arrested during protests have been released
Cuban pastors arrested during protests have been released

The two pastors have been released into house arrest.

Billy Graham's grandson in intensive care with Covid
Billy Graham's grandson in intensive care with Covid

Anne Graham Lotz, the daughter of Billy Graham, is asking people to pray for her son Jonathan as he battles Covid in the ICU.

Pleas to Foreign Secretary to act as China sends North Koreans 'back to their deaths'

The escapees include Christian converts at risk of being sent to harsh gulags for their faith.

Kanye West previews new music at Las Vegas church
Kanye West previews new music at Las Vegas church

Kanye West chose a Las Vegas church to preview his latest album, Donda.

Argentina introduces gender neutral passports and IDs
Argentina introduces gender neutral passports and IDs

Argentinians can now select 'X' on their passport and national ID documents.

Why the Church would benefit from more celibate leaders
Why the Church would benefit from more celibate leaders

The Catholic church is often criticised for its celibacy requirement for priests. In the Protestant church there is the opposite pattern, with mostly married pastors. Yet there are many advantages to celibacy for a pastor and the church.

Mothers and children in Syria forced to scavenge in bins, warns Christian charity

Mothers and children pushed to the brink of starvation in Syria are so desperate for something to eat they are scavenging in bins, Aid to the Church in Need has warned.

Hillsong Church member who mocked Covid vaccines dies of virus
Hillsong Church member who mocked Covid vaccines dies of virus

A member of Hillsong Church, who had mocked Covid vaccines in his social media posts over recent months, has tragically died from the virus.

Many black churchgoers favour hybrid approach to church
Many black churchgoers favour hybrid approach to church

The Trends in the Black Church study also found that black church pastors were able to innovate during the pandemic.

Irish euthanasia bill fails
Irish euthanasia bill fails

A Bill that was seeking to introduce assisted suicide and euthanasia to Ireland has failed.

Magistrates exonerate street preacher fined by the Met
Magistrates exonerate street preacher fined by the Met

London magistrates have thrown out a cause against a street preacher who was fined by the Metropolitan Police for evangelising out on the streets on Good Friday in 2020.

Djibouti: How a young Christian convert chose a refugee camp over a life of luxury
Djibouti: How a young Christian convert chose a refugee camp over a life of luxury

"I didn't tell them anything. I left home with the clothes I wore, and never returned. I knew what they would do to me if they found out about my conversion."

Married Texas Pastor arrested for drugging and raping 15-year-old girl
Married Texas Pastor arrested for drugging and raping 15-year-old girl

A married pastor has been arrested after allegedly drugging, grooming, and then raping a 15-year-old girl in Texas.