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Some politicians on the left 'hate faith', says Ted Cruz
Some politicians on the left 'hate faith', says Ted Cruz

Senator Ted Cruz of Texas has claimed that some progressive elected officials issuing orders to curb the spread of COVID-19 that restrict churches but not secular entities are doing so because they "hate faith."

Life and legacy of Ravi Zacharias celebrated at moving memorial service
Life and legacy of Ravi Zacharias celebrated at moving memorial service

Mike Pence, Louie Giglio, Lecrae and members of the renowned apologist's family spoke at the service broadcast live from Passion City Church in Atlanta, Georgia.

Iraq Church leader fears country cannot cope with Covid-19
Iraq Church leader fears country cannot cope with Covid-19

With only poor health infrastructure across the country, Iraq is at risk of a new crisis from coronavirus.

Calgary bans conversion therapy
Calgary bans conversion therapy

The Canadian city of Calgary has banned so-called conversion therapy "to protect" its residents.

'Morally wrong' to expect care workers to work 'for poverty pay' without proper PPE
'Morally wrong' to expect care workers to work 'for poverty pay' without proper PPE

The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, is backing calls to the Government to ensure care workers receive a living wage.

Open Doors 'very concerned' by threat to religious liberty in Hong Kong
Open Doors 'very concerned' by threat to religious liberty in Hong Kong

The head of a human rights group that monitors Christian persecution worldwide has expressed concern over new security legislation the People's Republic of China over the semi-autonomous region of Hong Kong.

Eritrea's Christians are 'suffering so grievously for their faith' - Lord Alton
Eritrea's Christians are 'suffering so grievously for their faith' - Lord Alton

Lord Alton has told UK Christians that they must not forget nor forsake their suffering fellow believers in Eritrea, where many have been imprisoned for their faith in inhumane conditions.

Christian leaders call for justice after death of George Floyd
Christian leaders call for justice after death of George Floyd

Many people, including several prominent Christian leaders across racial and denominational lines, are now speaking out and urging others to take a stand against racial injustice.

'How Great Thou Art' is the hymn of choice to inspire hope during Covid-19
'How Great Thou Art' is the hymn of choice to inspire hope during Covid-19

'How Great Thou Art' is the most popular hymn for inspiring hope during the coronavirus pandemic, a poll by CAFOD has found.

Justin Bieber invites his 137 million Instagram followers to church
Justin Bieber invites his 137 million Instagram followers to church

Justin Bieber has been sharing post after post about his Christian faith with his 137 million Instagram followers.

Food and a prayer for the suffering church in the Middle East
Food and a prayer for the suffering church in the Middle East

With much of the Middle East in lockdown, life is especially grim for many of the region's Christian minorities - often passed over when aid is distributed.

Bishops receive death threats over Dominic Cummings criticism
Bishops receive death threats over Dominic Cummings criticism

Bishops in the Church of England have reported receiving death threats after they spoke out against government aide Dominic Cummings.

Coronavirus: 'Miracle' mother cheats death after 77 days in ICU, testifies 'Power of God through prayers'
Coronavirus: 'Miracle' mother cheats death after 77 days in ICU, testifies 'Power of God through prayers'

A woman who made a miraculous recovery from COVID-19 after teetering on the brink of death for months in ICU thanks God and church parishioners, saying her recovery was by the power of God through their prayers.

Not all churchgoers have been faithfully tuning into services during the pandemic
Not all churchgoers have been faithfully tuning into services during the pandemic

Nearly half of churchgoers haven't watched an online service in the last four weeks, and among those who have, only 40% say they've been watching services from their regular home church, according to recent polling data.

100+ coronavirus cases linked to evangelical church service
100+ coronavirus cases linked to evangelical church service

At least a hundred new coronavirus cases in Germany have been linked to a service held at an evangelical church after the country started to ease lockdown restrictions.

Global memorial service for Ravi Zacharias to be livestreamed on YouTube and Facebook
Global memorial service for Ravi Zacharias to be livestreamed on YouTube and Facebook

A global memorial service is to be held on Friday for late Christian evangelist and apologist Ravi Zacharias.