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Safeguarding complaint against Justin Welby 'has not been substantiated'
A safeguarding complaint made against the Archbishop of Canterbury "has not been substantiated".

Christians unite in national day of prayer
Christians across the UK are today joining in prayer for the nation.

Government restrictions on religion worldwide at record levels
Newly released data from an ongoing Pew Research Center study shows that government restrictions on religion around the world have risen to a record level amid increases in government restrictions on religion in Asia and Pacific countries, most notably.

Gospel for Asia says tax department probe into partner church has been 'wildly mischaracterized'
Gospel for Asia has responded after the Indian government accused its partner ministry, Believers Eastern Church, and leader Bishop K.P. Yohannan of "siphoning out" tax-exempted funds for "personal and other illegal expenses."

Independent investigation into Hillsong NYC to be launched after Carl Lentz firing
An independent investigation into the management of Hillsong NYC is to be launched after its pastor Carl Lentz was fired last week for cheating on his wife.

New Wine cancels 2021 gatherings over pandemic
New Wine has announced the cancellation of its 2021 'United' gatherings in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

'We can't keep up,' say nuns helping after massacre of 50 people in Mozambique
A Christian charity is sending a £90,000 aid package to Mozambique after the horrific massacre of over 50 people by Islamist extremists.

Pakistan court annuls marriage of Christian girl to Muslim man accused of kidnapping her
A high court in Sindh Province, Pakistan on Monday invalidated the marriage of a 13-year-old Catholic girl to a Muslim alleged to have abducted and forcibly married her, sources said.

Christian charity gave 2,600 food parcels to children every day in first six months of pandemic
The Trussell Trust said it had seen a "shocking" 47% increase in demand for emergency food during the pandemic.

Thousands sign petition against Emmerdale's Down's Syndrome abortion storyline
Nearly 20,000 people have signed a petition on Change.org calling on ITV to axe a storyline that involves a disability-selective abortion.

Archbishop of Canterbury pays tribute to the sacrifice of millions in Armistice Day service
Justin Welby remembered the sacrifice of the fallen as well as those who have "put aside all they hold dear" during the current pandemic.

Politician investigated over same-sex views warns of 'self-censorship' among Christians
Christians are too afraid to share their view of sexuality for fear of legal repercussions and discrimination, says a Finnish MP being investigated over comments she made about same-sex relationships.

Vincent Nichols 'very sorry' and 'distressed' by child abuse in Catholic Church
The leader of the Catholic Church in England and Wales has apologised for child sexual abuse at the hands of paedophile priests after he was singled out for criticism in a damning report on Tuesday.

Biden pledges to reverse Trump-era pro-life policies
Former vice president Joe Biden has vowed to roll back a number of President Donald Trump's executive orders and dismantle the administration's pro-life policies should he take office next year.

Christy Wimber thanks people for support after announcing divorce
Christy made the announcement in a Twitter post asking that people remember she is "human".

Muslim New Yorker claims she had affair with fired pastor Carl Lentz
A Muslim woman claims to have had a months-long sexual relationship with fired Hillsong NYC pastor Carl Lentz.