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Singing hymns in church could cause 'problems' post-lockdown, Government minister fears
Government minister Robert Jenrick has revealed his concerns over re-opening churches post-lockdown.
Pope, Archbishop share messages of hope and renewal in service to celebrate Pentecost Sunday
The Pope and the Archbishop of Canterbury united in an unprecedented global online service to mark Pentecost Sunday amid the restrictions of Covid-19.
Religious leaders join condemnation of Beijing's new national security law for Hong Kong
The former Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, and Church of England bishops are among the religious leaders to have added their names to an international letter signed by hundreds of leaders around the world condemning Beijing's new national security law in Hong Kong.
Scotland's Christians continue to pray through pandemic
Christians in Scotland have been praying together at the same time each week in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Christian leaders in joint call for churches to be allowed to re-open
Christian leaders from different denominations have issued a joint call to the Government to review continued church closures over Covid-19.
Some politicians on the left 'hate faith', says Ted Cruz
Senator Ted Cruz of Texas has claimed that some progressive elected officials issuing orders to curb the spread of COVID-19 that restrict churches but not secular entities are doing so because they "hate faith."
Life and legacy of Ravi Zacharias celebrated at moving memorial service
Mike Pence, Louie Giglio, Lecrae and members of the renowned apologist's family spoke at the service broadcast live from Passion City Church in Atlanta, Georgia.
Iraq Church leader fears country cannot cope with Covid-19
With only poor health infrastructure across the country, Iraq is at risk of a new crisis from coronavirus.
Calgary bans conversion therapy
The Canadian city of Calgary has banned so-called conversion therapy "to protect" its residents.
'Morally wrong' to expect care workers to work 'for poverty pay' without proper PPE
The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, is backing calls to the Government to ensure care workers receive a living wage.
Open Doors 'very concerned' by threat to religious liberty in Hong Kong
The head of a human rights group that monitors Christian persecution worldwide has expressed concern over new security legislation the People's Republic of China over the semi-autonomous region of Hong Kong.
Eritrea's Christians are 'suffering so grievously for their faith' - Lord Alton
Lord Alton has told UK Christians that they must not forget nor forsake their suffering fellow believers in Eritrea, where many have been imprisoned for their faith in inhumane conditions.
Christian leaders call for justice after death of George Floyd
Many people, including several prominent Christian leaders across racial and denominational lines, are now speaking out and urging others to take a stand against racial injustice.
'How Great Thou Art' is the hymn of choice to inspire hope during Covid-19
'How Great Thou Art' is the most popular hymn for inspiring hope during the coronavirus pandemic, a poll by CAFOD has found.
Justin Bieber invites his 137 million Instagram followers to church
Justin Bieber has been sharing post after post about his Christian faith with his 137 million Instagram followers.
Food and a prayer for the suffering church in the Middle East
With much of the Middle East in lockdown, life is especially grim for many of the region's Christian minorities - often passed over when aid is distributed.