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Rick Warren's wife Kay says she is still recovering from childhood sexual abuse
Rick Warren's wife Kay says she is still recovering from childhood sexual abuse

Kay Warren, the wife of Saddleback pastor Rick Warren, has opened up about her lifelong journey of recovery from childhood sexual abuse, saying that each day is bringing her closer to the "complete healing that my soul longs for".

Christians holding baptisms and Eucharist on London bridge as part of Extinction Rebellion
Christians holding baptisms and Eucharist on London bridge as part of Extinction Rebellion

Christians are holding baptisms, a daily Eucharist and foot washing on Lambeth Bridge in London as part of another week of action calling on the Government to do more to address climate change.

'We fear Hong Kong will become just another Chinese city'
'We fear Hong Kong will become just another Chinese city'

"Carrie Lam's administration is dysfunctional. The police are now in effect governing Hong Kong," says Martin Lee Chu-ming, 'grandfather of Hong Kong democracy'.

People challenged to spend 24 hours alone in solidarity with those living with loneliness
People challenged to spend 24 hours alone in solidarity with those living with loneliness

Christian charity Linking Lives UK is challenging people to spend 24 hours without human contact, including via social media, in support of people struggling with loneliness.

Kanye West only wants to make gospel music now
Kanye West only wants to make gospel music now

Rapper Kanye West has apparently decided to quit secular music and make only gospel records from now on.

Demi Lovato apologises after Jordan baptism
Demi Lovato apologises after Jordan baptism

Demi Lovato has apologised after being baptised in the Jordan River in case her actions "hurt or offended anyone".

Time for 'prayer and action' for the unborn, say Irish Church leaders
Time for 'prayer and action' for the unborn, say Irish Church leaders

"Every Christian needs to be aware of what is happening" with abortion laws, the Irish Catholic Bishops Conference has said.

Celebrated cosmologist challenged to consider whether God is the answer to 'great mysteries' of the universe
Celebrated cosmologist challenged to consider whether God is the answer to 'great mysteries' of the universe

A leading cosmologist who worked with the late Stephen Hawking to prove the Big Bang theory has been challenged to believe in God.

New church is at the heart of Scotland's biggest regeneration project in Sighthill, Glasgow
New church is at the heart of Scotland's biggest regeneration project in Sighthill, Glasgow

A brand new community church hub is ready to open its doors and welcome in worshippers at the heart of the biggest regeneration project in Scotland underway at Sighthill, Glasgow.

Christian parents giving children Islamic names to avoid 'abuse' in schools
Christian parents giving children Islamic names to avoid 'abuse' in schools

A bishop in Pakistan has said that Christian parents in the country are resorting to giving their children Islamic names to prevent them suffering "abuse" at school.

Prince Harry praises work of Christian mission group during Africa visit
Prince Harry praises work of Christian mission group during Africa visit

Prince Harry has thanked Mission Aviation Fellowship for the role it is playing in helping to clear landmines left behind after years of brutal civil war in Angola.

South American Church leaders call for 'zero deforestation' following Amazon fires
South American Church leaders call for 'zero deforestation' following Amazon fires

Anglican bishops from across South America have united in a call to governments around the world to implement zero deforestation policies following the devastating fires that have raged in the Amazon.

Jesus Christ too controversial for the BBC, claims Lord Singh as he quits Thought for the Day
Jesus Christ too controversial for the BBC, claims Lord Singh as he quits Thought for the Day

Lord Singh of Wimbledon, a Sikh, said that religious sensitivity at the BBC has reached "absurd proportions" and that even Guru Nanak and Jesus Christ "would not be allowed near" Thought for the Day.

Digital project to count church visitor numbers across England and Wales
Digital project to count church visitor numbers across England and Wales

The National Churches Trust is embarking on a major new research project to count the number of people who visit churches and chapels across England and Wales.

Brother of man killed in his home as he ate ice cream hugs and forgives police officer who shot him
Brother of man killed in his home as he ate ice cream hugs and forgives police officer who shot him

The brother of Botham Jean, who was shot and killed by former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger, publicly forgave her and asked to hug her in court.

Campaigners praise 'victory for human life' after court rules brain damaged girl can go to Italy for treatment
Campaigners praise 'victory for human life' after court rules brain damaged girl can go to Italy for treatment

"The court ruling sends an important message to the doctors at the Royal London Hospital that their view of Tafida's life was wrong."