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Hailey Bieber says her relationship with Jesus is only growing 'deeper and deeper and deeper'
Hailey Bieber opened up about her faith and marriage to pop star Justin Bieber in an intimate sit-down interview with the Hillsong Channel on YouTube.
Sharp increase in attempted suicide among the elderly
There has been a six-fold increase in the number of suicide attempts by elderly people during the coronavirus crisis, according to the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
Wuhan pastor interrogated by police while leading Zoom evangelism meeting
A pastor in the Chinese city of Wuhan, the origin of the novel coronavirus, was taken away by police for interrogation while he was leading an online meeting of Christians on evangelism and church planting
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says he reads the Bible every morning
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says he reads two books each morning â the Bible and the day's intelligence report about threats to Americans at home and around the world.
MPs urge Boris Johnson to allow churches to re-open
A group of MPs has written to Boris Johnson questioning why shoppers can go to a "busy supermarket" but people in need of spiritual sustenance cannot go to a largely empty church to pray.
Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre remains closed amid coronavirus pandemic
The three denominations that share custody of the church had announced that it would open again to the public on Sunday but it remains closed.
Evangelical leader casts doubt on some social distancing measures
Thomas Bucher, General Secretary of the European Evangelical Alliance, said churches "should watch and pray to determine if we need to challenge certain official measures".
Death penalty undermines Jesus' redemptive work on the cross - Shane Claiborne
The activist said that Christians have been "obstacles" when it comes to the prevalence of gun violence and the death penalty in America, and that the Bible Belt should be re-branded as the "death belt".
70 churches granted legal status in Egypt
After a government committee headed by Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly gave legal status to 70 churches this week, the number of Christian houses of worship legalized in the country has reached 1,638. However, the threat to churches in this Muslim-majority country remains.
Many Christians are praying more during coronavirus pandemic
Many Christians are praying more as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, new research by Barna has found.
'It's OK to not feel OK,' says Prince William during Church service for mental health
The Duke of Cambridge urged people to "reach out" if they were struggling with their mental health in a heartfelt message shared during the Church of England's online worship service on Sunday.
Police investigating abortion of 28-week-old baby at home
Police are reportedly investigating the death of a baby terminated by its mother at home when she was 28 weeks pregnant.
Bishops join in criticism of Cummings amid calls to step down over lockdown travel
Church of England bishops have added their voices to a string of criticism against Dominic Cummings after he allegedly breached self-isolation rules to travel to the north-east of England.
Francis Chan did not believe in miracles & healing, ridiculed prophecies & speaking in tongues
Francis Chan has admitted that he did not believe in healing and miracles until recently.
Economic crisis could put more people at risk from human trafficking gangs
The Salvation Army has warned that economic hardship caused by the coronavirus crisis could leave even more people at risk from human trafficking gangs.
Christian group welcomes Bill to stop abortion for minor disabilities
Christian advocacy group CARE has welcomed a new Bill aimed at ending abortion up to birth for treatable conditions like clubfoot or cleft lips.