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Ancient church found where Jesus called Peter 'the rock'
Ancient church found where Jesus called Peter 'the rock'

One of the earliest churches in Israel has been uncovered by archaeologists at a site traditionally believed to be where Jesus gave Peter the keys to the kingdom of Heaven.

'Don't close us again,' say Welsh church leaders
'Don't close us again,' say Welsh church leaders

The Welsh Government is being urged to keep churches open in another 'firebreak' lockdown in the New Year.

Jerry Falwell Jr sues Liberty University for defamation
Jerry Falwell Jr sues Liberty University for defamation

Jerry Falwell Jr is suing Liberty University over public comments it made in connection with his resignation.

Natalie Grant asks people to pray after Covid diagnosis
Natalie Grant asks people to pray after Covid diagnosis

Natalie Grant has asked people to pray for her asthmatic daughter after the worship artist received a positive Covid-19 diagnosis.

Pastor kidnapped by Islamic State pleads for release
Pastor kidnapped by Islamic State pleads for release

A church pastor in Nigeria who went missing on October 19 has been captured along with two Christian women by militants of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), according to a video released by the terrorist group.

BBC reporters told not to attend 'controversial' public demonstrations or gatherings
BBC reporters told not to attend 'controversial' public demonstrations or gatherings

A radical shake-up of rules on impartiality may mean that BBC journalists can no longer attend LGBT pride events.

New Zealanders vote to legalise euthanasia
New Zealanders vote to legalise euthanasia

Preliminary results of the binding referendum show a majority - 65.2% - voted in favour of the End of Life Choice Act being made a new law.

Steve Timmis' church 'truly sorry' for 'pattern of coercive and controlling behaviour'
Steve Timmis' church 'truly sorry' for 'pattern of coercive and controlling behaviour'

A Sheffield church has issued an "unreserved apology" to all those "harmed" under the leadership of its former pastor Steve Timmis.

France church attacker was 21-year-old Tunisian immigrant who arrived just last month
France church attacker was 21-year-old Tunisian immigrant who arrived just last month

Cardinal Vincent Nichols, leader of the Catholic Church in England and Wales, said he was "horrified" by the attacks.

Dr Thomas Schirrmacher appointed as next Secretary General of the World Evangelical Alliance
Dr Thomas Schirrmacher appointed as next Secretary General of the World Evangelical Alliance

Theologian Dr Thomas Schirrmacher has been confirmed as the next Secretary General of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA).

'France is under attack,' says French President after 3 die in terror attack on church
'France is under attack,' says French President after 3 die in terror attack on church

French President Emmanuel Macron has decried the terrorist attack on a church in Nice this morning in which three people died.

Pastors and pro-lifers celebrate confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court
Pastors and pro-lifers celebrate confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court

Conservative leaders and prominent evangelical pastors praised the confirmation of Judge Amy Coney Barrett as an associate justice to the U.S. Supreme Court Monday evening, describing her as a fair and highly qualified voice to join the bench.

Medical experts challenge transgender ideology in science video for schools
Medical experts challenge transgender ideology in science video for schools

The "Truth in Science" video is being sent to every school in the country and every MP in Parliament to raise awareness about the dangers of transgender ideology.

Pregnant Sadie Robertson says Covid-19 diagnosis has been 'one of the most challenging things'
Pregnant Sadie Robertson says Covid-19 diagnosis has been 'one of the most challenging things'

Duck Dynasty star Sadie Robertson recently shared the happy news that she's pregnant but it's still been a difficult time for the reality star and author after she came down with coronavirus.

Dozens of countries sign declaration denying 'right' to abortion
Dozens of countries sign declaration denying 'right' to abortion

Dozens of countries have signed a declaration on women's health that opposes the concept of abortion as a human right.

Canon Andrew White disqualified from senior management position in a charity for 12 years
Canon Andrew White disqualified from senior management position in a charity for 12 years

Canon Andrew White has been barred from holding a senior management position in a charity for 12 years.