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Scottish court asks venue to explain why it cancelled Franklin Graham's tour event
Scottish court asks venue to explain why it cancelled Franklin Graham's tour event

A Scottish court has expedited the case of Franklin Graham and his legal challenge against the decision of a Glasgow venue to cancel his evangelistic event.

Baptist Union to review funding for training of ministers
Baptist Union to review funding for training of ministers

The Baptist Union of Great Britain said the current funding climate was "challenging".

Spider-Man could be bisexual and have a boyfriend in future movie
Spider-Man could be bisexual and have a boyfriend in future movie

A future installment of the Spider-Man franchise could see the action hero be bisexual with a boyfriend.

Pastor hopes new Amazon Prime reality series will introduce more people to Christian faith
Pastor hopes new Amazon Prime reality series will introduce more people to Christian faith

A new Amazon Prime reality TV show follows a pastor as he leads a team of nine motorcycling enthusiasts on a gruelling trip to a remote lake in Yellowstone National Park.

Pastor Davey Blackburn: Jesus helped me overcome rage after wife's murder
Pastor Davey Blackburn: Jesus helped me overcome rage after wife's murder

Pastor Davey Blackburn has opened up about how his Christian faith helped him to overcome the "dark" and "scary" rage he felt towards the men who murdered his first wife.

Jägermeister logo is not offensive to Christians, court rules
Jägermeister logo is not offensive to Christians, court rules

The Jägermeister logo, which features a cross, is unlikely to cause offence to Christians because its religious character has diminished due to its prevalence, a court in Switzerland has ruled.

Katy Perry, Lionel Richie join hands in prayer with American Idol contestant
Katy Perry, Lionel Richie join hands in prayer with American Idol contestant

A New York City subway singer hoping to be the next winner on "American Idol" took a moment during her nerve-wracking audition to put the spotlight on God.

Beth Moore tells worried male preachers she's not trying to take over the pulpit
Beth Moore tells worried male preachers she's not trying to take over the pulpit

Christian speaker and author Beth Moore has issued a plea for unity in the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) as it continues to wrangle over women preachers.

Justin Bieber says he spent years believing in Jesus but not living like a true follower
Justin Bieber says he spent years believing in Jesus but not living like a true follower

Pop star Justin Bieber has opened up about the growth of his Christian faith after some "dark" times.

Salvation Army expands drug and alcohol addiction programme in north of Scotland
Salvation Army expands drug and alcohol addiction programme in north of Scotland

The strategy was launched in 2013 in Greenock, Stirling and Falkirk, and is now expanding to Inverness.

Nigerian president promises to 'redouble' efforts to free Leah Sharibu two years after kidnapping
Nigerian president promises to 'redouble' efforts to free Leah Sharibu two years after kidnapping

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has said that all Nigerians are equal before the law and before God on the second anniversary of the abduction of Christian teenager Leah Sharibu.

Christian Rohingya attacked and abducted in Bangladesh
Christian Rohingya attacked and abducted in Bangladesh

Christians have been attacked in a refugee camp in Bangladesh set up for thousands of Rohingya forced to flee from Myanmar.

John Lennox and Becky Pippert bring fresh perspectives to relaunched Christianity Explored website
John Lennox and Becky Pippert bring fresh perspectives to relaunched Christianity Explored website

Christian thinkers John Lennox and Becky Pippert are the latest voices to offer their insights into the faith on the revamped Christianity Explored website.

Former nurse shares 'traumatising experience' of comforting babies born alive after failed abortions
Former nurse shares 'traumatising experience' of comforting babies born alive after failed abortions

Under the Conservatives' proposed extreme abortion framework for Northern Ireland, there are no protections for babies who survive abortions.

Christian climate protesters launch 40 days of action during Lent
Christian climate protesters launch 40 days of action during Lent

The 40 days of action will start on Ash Wednesday with vigils outside Westminster Cathedral, Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament.

Dozens killed in church attack
Dozens killed in church attack

A pastor is among the dozens to have been killed during an attack on a church on Sunday.