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Anti-Christian violence in Europe is at an all-time high - report
Attacks against Christians in Europe reached record highs in 2019, as hostility and vandalism against churches, Christian schools and monuments sweep the continent.

Sex is for male-female marriage only, Church of England confirms
Sex only belongs in heterosexual marriage, a new statement from the Church of England's House of Bishops has declared.

Two young Christian women killed in Nigeria
Both girls were reportedly secondary school pupils

Pastor who came back to life after being dead for 15 minutes credits prayer
A pastor in the UK who miraculously came back to life after being dead for 15 minutes has credited the "power of prayer" and "divine providence" for saving him.

Babies in the womb can feel pain at 12 weeks - study
A preborn baby is able to feel pain as early as 12 weeks into a pregnancy, months earlier than previously assumed by most scientists, according to a newly published study.

The 'double vulnerability' of persecuted Christian women
Christian women are at risk of violence or harassment not only because of their faith, but because of their gender.

Boko Haram terrorists execute brave Christian leader who said his life was 'in the hands of God'
The kidnapped Chair of the Christian Association of Nigeria has been executed by members of the terrorist group Boko Haram.

On 'blue Monday', Christians want more couples to talk about their finances
Today, the third Monday of January, has traditionally been known as 'Blue Monday', supposedly the most depressing day of the year when the nation heaves a collective sign over the dark nights, bleak days and the arrival of the post-Christmas credit card bills.

Biden accuses Trump of fuelling hatred in address to black church leaders
Democrat presidential hopeful and former Vice President Joe Biden told hundreds of black church leaders that President Donald Trump is fanning the flames of hatred in the United States.

Where do all five Labour leadership candidates stand on abortion?
Abortion is quick becoming an issue in the Labour leadership race, in which five MPs are competing to be named Jeremy Corbyn's successor on 4 April.

Gospel artist Kirk Franklin shares struggles with grief, depression and anxiety
Gospel pioneer Kirk Franklin shared some advice he received for the new year while battling depression and anxiety amid a string of deaths among his friends.

Liverpool star Roberto Firmino gets baptised
Brazilian soccer star Roberto Firmino, who now plays for Liverpool, recently shared on Instagram about his emotional baptism ceremony with his teammate, Alisson Becker, and wife by his side.

Seventeen Magazine's must-see romantic movie for 2020 is Jeremy Camp biopic
Seventeen Magazine, which some Christians have even shunned because of its secular content, has a surprising pick for its number one romantic movie of 2020 - Christian movie "I Still Believe".

Three doctors on trial in Belgium over depressed woman's euthanasia
Three doctors are on trial in Belgium accused of murdering a 38-year-old woman with mental health issues who was euthanised a decade ago.

Former prison governor says Scots trans law puts female inmates at risk
A former prison head says she fears female inmates will be put at greater risk of physical or sexual assault if Scotland goes ahead with gender reforms.

Iran bulldozes grave of Christian convert who was executed for apostasy
The family of a pastor martyred in Iran have spoken of their heartache after his grave was found bulldozed last month.