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Premature twins given zero chance of surviving are now thriving
Premature twins given zero chance of survival are now thriving and should be able to join their parents and big sister at home next month.
Poland defers decision on change to abortion law
The bill, which seeks to protect unborn babies from disability-selective abortion, has been sent back to a parliamentary committee for further consideration.
Wakefield family to lead Church of England's national virtual service
The service was pre-recorded in the living room of the Vasey-Saunders' home.
Oxford professor at centre of mystery over Bible fragments arrested
An Oxford professor accused of selling ancient Bible fragments without permission has been arrested on suspicion of theft and fraud.
Bible translators use skills and AI to bring urgent health messages to marginalised language groups
Governments around the world have been pushing urgent health warnings to slow the spread of coronavirus, but Wycliffe Bible Translators is working to ensure that hundreds of minority people groups do not miss out on these key messages because they speak a different language.
Texas pastor dies after telling Easter congregants he wanted to die together with late wife
A Texas pastor has died from a heart attack just hours after delivering an Easter sermon in which he confessed he wished he had died along with his late wife who passed away two months prior.
Where is Jesus in the Covid-19 outbreak?
Just as the Queen eloquently stated that Easter is not cancelled, God is not distant or impotent.
Pro-life prayer chain launched across the UK
A new initiative has been launched to cover the UK in prayer for the unborn and pro-life witness during the coronavirus lockdown.
Christian charity launches telephone befriending tool for older people in self-isolation
A new telephone befriending tool has been launched to help local churches reach out to older people in self-isolation.
Trump is right to hold WHO to account, says church leader
The leader of a national Hispanic church body has come out in support of Donald Trump's attack on the World Health Organization (WHO).
Willow Creek names David Dummitt as successor to scandal-hit founder Bill Hybels
David Dummitt has been named as the new senior pastor of Willow Creek Community Church, replacing its founder Bill Hybels, who resigned in 2018 over sexual misconduct allegations.
As coronavirus keeps people at home, Bible app reports increase in engagement
With churches closed and people forced to stay at home because of coronavirus, more people are turning to the Bible, new figures from YouVersion suggest.
Netflix cancels Messiah series; No season 2 for Mark Burnett produced show
Netflix has cancelled its 'Messiah' series, confirming that there will be no Season 2 of the show, which was produced by Mark Burnett and Roma Downey.
Church pastor dies from coronavirus after disobeying social distancing order
A Virginia pastor has died from coronavirus after defying the state's social distancing order. His wife and family members have also tested positive for Covid-19.
More people shunning traditional church wedding, latest figures show
Fewer people are opting to make their relationship official with a traditional church wedding, latest figures from the Office for National Statistics show.
Christian woman released from prison during Covid-19 outbreak is free for good
A Christian woman temporarily released from prison in Iran because of the coronavirus pandemic has been told she does not need to return to jail.