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Christian artist Chris Rice investigated over sexual assault claims
Christian singer and artist Chris Rice is being investigated over allegations that he sexually assaulted a former student after meeting him at a church retreat.
Over 700 languages now have a complete Bible
The number of languages with a complete translation of the Bible has broken through the 700 barrier, according to the latest figures from Wycliffe Bible Translators.
Church of England launches Anti-Racism Taskforce to tackle racial inequality
A new taskforce has been launched to oversee changes aimed at achieving racial equality in the Church of England.
Lord's Prayer can be said at funerals, council confirms
A Welsh council has clarified Covid-19 rules after a celebrant was wrongly told that she could not lead mourners in saying the Lord's Prayer together at a funeral.
Scripture Union launches new framework to reach missing generation of young people
Scripture Union has launched a new mission framework to reach 'the 95' - the 95% of under-18s across England and Wales who do not go to church.
Last of Christian martyrs beheaded on a Libyan beach by ISIS is laid to rest
Ghanaian Christian Matthew Ayariga has been laid to rest alongside the 20 other Coptic Christians slaughtered by ISIS five years ago.
Netherlands to allow euthanasia for children below the age of 12
The Netherlands is set to pave the way for the legalised euthanasia of very young children.
Dramatic increase in UK slavery survivors being supported by The Salvation Army
Record numbers of UK nationals have been helped by The Salvation Army after escaping from modern forms of slavery.
Funeral celebrant reprimanded over Lord's Prayer
A celebrant was left in tears after being told by a local council that she was breaking Covid rules by allowing a grieving family to recite the Lord's Prayer at a funeral service.
Tributes pour in for 'delightful' Christian blogger and children killed in car crash tragedy
There has been an outpouring of prayer following the tragic death of a Christian blogger and three of her children in a horrific car crash this week.
Nurse who had home abortion says she thought she was 'going to die'
A nurse is considering legal action against Marie Stopes International after she says she needed emergency surgery following a DIY home abortion.
My Covid symptoms were 'never that bad', says Greg Laurie
The Harvest pastor was one of a number of people to come down with Covid-19 after attending a White House event.
Fuller can expel students in same-sex marriages, judge rules
The judge ruled that the seminary was entitled to expel the students because same-sex marriages contravene its religious beliefs.
Christian leaders worldwide call on IMF and World Bank to cancel debts of the poorest nations
The Church leaders warn that millions are being "needlessly pushed into poverty" by the pandemic.
Amnesty International is wrong to support abortion up to birth, says advocacy group
Amnesty said the policy has been updated to "make it as inclusive as possible" and now "recognizes the right of every woman, girl or person who can become pregnant to abortion."
Faith leaders call for changes to welfare to stop more people falling into poverty
Faith leaders in Scotland have made a joint call to the UK and Scottish Governments urging changes to welfare to stem the rising tide of poverty.