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Church of England leaders increasingly embracing 'ultra-progressive values' - report
Church of England leaders are increasingly taking on the mantras of the radical Left about "systemic racism" or "alarmist calls for a climate emergency", a new report from religion think tank Civitas claims.
Max Lucado positive for COVID despite being vaccinated: 'Groan. Covid found me'
Pastor Max Lucado has tested positive for Covid-19 despite having already been fully vaccinated against the virus.
Priest attacked with glass bottle as he prays in Edinburgh cathedral
A priest has been attacked by a man with a glass bottle inside a cathedral on Monday.
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 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
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
The two pastors have been released into house arrest.
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 chose a Las Vegas church to preview his latest album, Donda.
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
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
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
The Trends in the Black Church study also found that black church pastors were able to innovate during the pandemic.
Irish euthanasia bill fails
A Bill that was seeking to introduce assisted suicide and euthanasia to Ireland has failed.