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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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.

Thousands killed by euthanasia and assisted suicide across Belgium and Netherlands
Both countries introduced euthanasia and assisted suicide laws in 2002.

Theatre was within its rights to sack Christian actress over gay views, says court
An employment tribunal has sided with Leicester's Curve Theatre in a discrimination case brought by a Christian actress who was sacked over comments about homosexuality on Facebook.

Gospel artist Carman dies aged 65 following surgery complications
Gospel artist Carman has died in a hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada on Tuesday "after fighting a series of complications resulting from surgery to repair a hiatal hernia," an official statement has confirmed.

ACN 'dismayed' by sexual assault allegation against late founder
The Catholic human rights group Aid to the Church in Need has confirmed an earlier report claiming that the organization's deceased founder may have sexually assaulted a woman who worked for the charity in 1973.

Stories of answered prayer spread hope during Covid-19
Christian leaders who have shared their stories of answered prayer include Share Jesus International's Andy Frost, CAP founder Dr John Kirkby, and Evangelical Alliance CEO Gavin Calver.

Christian leaders remember 21 men martyred by ISIS in Libya
Coptic Orthodox Archbishop Angaelos and Archbishop of Canterbury were among the Church leaders and politicians remembering the 21 Libya martyrs six years on from their death.