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Northern Ireland gambling law is 'badly failing individuals and families'
Northern Ireland gambling law is 'badly failing individuals and families'

CARE (Christian Action Research Education) has welcomed the launch of a fresh consultation into Northern Ireland's gambling laws.

Middle East Christians at risk of 'second genocide'
Middle East Christians at risk of 'second genocide'

Aid to the Church in Need said that the region's Christian community is at risk of a "wipe-out from the lands of the Bible" because of the persistent threat from extremist groups.

Donald Trump is compared to Jesus after impeachment
Donald Trump is compared to Jesus after impeachment

Evangelicals have called the impeachment of Donald Trump as a "sham" and "farce".

Judge rules against charity worker who believes there are only two biological sexes
Judge rules against charity worker who believes there are only two biological sexes

Maya Forstater said that the ruling against her "removes women's rights and the right to freedom of belief and speech".

'We're not done' - Bethel worship leader still praying for a miracle for unconscious daughter
'We're not done' - Bethel worship leader still praying for a miracle for unconscious daughter

Bethel worship leader Kalley Heiligenthal has thanked supporters for uniting in prayer for her daughter Olive, who has been unconscious since the weekend.

Church of England defends appointment of Stephen Cottrell as Archbishop of York
Church of England defends appointment of Stephen Cottrell as Archbishop of York

The Church of England has defended the appointment of Stephen Cottrell as the next Archbishop of York.

Evangelical Alliance UK appoints Peter Lynas as director
Evangelical Alliance UK appoints Peter Lynas as director

Peter Lynas has been appointed as the new director of the UK Evangelical Alliance.

Scottish Government says gender recognition laws must 'take account of everyone's rights'
Scottish Government says gender recognition laws must 'take account of everyone's rights'

The Scottish Government has said that some transgender policies, while "well-intentioned", may have gone too far.

Lauren Daigle sings for inmates in maximum security prison
Lauren Daigle sings for inmates in maximum security prison

Chart-topping Christian singer Lauren Daigle has brought some Christmas cheer to inmates at a maximum security prison.

Stormzy will be reading from Luke's Gospel for the BBC on Christmas Day
Stormzy will be reading from Luke's Gospel for the BBC on Christmas Day

Stormzy will be rounding off BBC One's Christmas Day programming with a reading of the Christmas story from Luke's Gospel.

Author 'openly attacked' after writing book telling children to love the body they were born in
Author 'openly attacked' after writing book telling children to love the body they were born in

A poet and author has expressed her shock at the backlash she has faced for penning a book encouraging children to love the body they were born in.

Stephen Cottrell's appointment as Archbishop of York exposes divisions in the Church of England
Stephen Cottrell's appointment as Archbishop of York exposes divisions in the Church of England

Orthodox Anglicans have challenged the appointment of Stephen Cottrell as the next Archbishop of York.

'Thank the Lord!' - wife of Third Day's Mac Powell leaves hospital after brain aneurysm
'Thank the Lord!' - wife of Third Day's Mac Powell leaves hospital after brain aneurysm

Third Day lead singer Mac Powell and his wife Aimee are celebrating after she was given the all clear to leave hospital after suffering a brain aneurysm.

Conservative campaign group calls for Hallmark boycott after channel backtracks on LGBT ads
Conservative campaign group calls for Hallmark boycott after channel backtracks on LGBT ads

One Million Moms is calling on supporters to boycott the Hallmark Channel after it caved in to pressure from LGBT campaigners to run ads showing a lesbian couple kissing.

Work starts on two new Bible translations
Work starts on two new Bible translations

Wycliffe Bible Translators havs started work on Bible translations for two languages in Chad that have no writing system.

Christian charity donates Christmas gifts to 19,000 children in Syria
Christian charity donates Christmas gifts to 19,000 children in Syria

Despite the ongoing hardship in wartorn Syria, there will be a little more cheer this Christmas for thousands of children receiving donated gifts.