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Major funding boost for Christian project supporting fathers in prison
Major funding boost for Christian project supporting fathers in prison

A Christian project helping fathers in prison to nurture their parenting and relationship skills has just been awarded nearly half a million pounds in fresh funding from the National Lottery Community Fund.

'Torrents of support' for Franklin Graham's tour, say organisers, despite venue cancellations
'Torrents of support' for Franklin Graham's tour, say organisers, despite venue cancellations

And the Free Church of Scotland has responded to the cancellations with a call to the UK to honour its obligations to protect free speech as enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).

Newcastle arena cancels Franklin Graham's UK tour event
Newcastle arena cancels Franklin Graham's UK tour event

The Utilita Arena had until Wednesday been the only venue in Graham's eight-day UK tour not to have cancelled.

Hailey Bieber says following Jesus is the 'most important part' of her relationship with husband Justin
Hailey Bieber says following Jesus is the 'most important part' of her relationship with husband Justin

The model said that their shared Christian faith is "everything" in their marriage to each other.

In horrifying ruling, Pakistan court says men can marry underage girls if they have had their first period
In horrifying ruling, Pakistan court says men can marry underage girls if they have had their first period

The ruling was made by the Sindh High Court in Karachi on Monday during a hearing into the alleged abduction, forced conversion and marriage of Catholic teenager Huma Younus.

Church coronavirus aid confiscated as China imposes further restrictions on religious freedom
Church coronavirus aid confiscated as China imposes further restrictions on religious freedom

Chinese officials seized church aid destined for hospitals in coronavirus-hit Wuhan, Christians in the country have reported.

Rugby club defends signing Christian player Israel Folau as others threaten legal action
Rugby club defends signing Christian player Israel Folau as others threaten legal action

The Catalans Dragons have defended their decision to sign Israel Folau, saying they knew that signing the Christian player would be "controversial".

Pastor at epicentre of coronavirus outbreak asks Christians everywhere to pray
Pastor at epicentre of coronavirus outbreak asks Christians everywhere to pray

A pastor at the epicentre of the deadly coronavirus outbreak is asking Christians around the world to pray as the death toll and number of infections continued to rise on Wednesday.

Rev David Bruce appointed Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland
Rev David Bruce appointed Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland

The 62-year-old was elected by members of the Church's 19 presbyteries in a vote last night.

Health bodies' recommendations on Northern Ireland abortion laws are 'regrettable', says Christian leader
Health bodies' recommendations on Northern Ireland abortion laws are 'regrettable', says Christian leader

The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG), the Royal College of Midwives and the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare are among the organisations supporting the call.

Trump promises to protect religious liberty and the unborn in State of the Union address
Trump promises to protect religious liberty and the unborn in State of the Union address

Donald Trump used his annual State of the Union address on Tuesday evening to defend religious liberty and the life of the unborn.

Church of England's first ever green Lent campaign launches
Church of England's first ever green Lent campaign launches

The Church of England's first ever green Lent campaign was launched by the Archbishop of Canterbury at his official residence, Lambeth Palace, on Tuesday.

John Ortberg investigated over handling of church volunteer who admitted attraction to minors
John Ortberg investigated over handling of church volunteer who admitted attraction to minors

Popular preacher John Ortberg was investigated by his church over his handling of a volunteer who disclosed their attraction to minors, a statement by the board of elders said.

Kanye West says record labels make artists sign contracts to stop them talking about Jesus
Kanye West says record labels make artists sign contracts to stop them talking about Jesus

But West said that musicians can say 'Jesus' as loud as they want to in his studio.

NHS England to review hormone treatment for transgender young people
NHS England to review hormone treatment for transgender young people

NHS England has launched a review into the use of hormone treatments for young people who want to change gender.

Calling women 'pastors' 'undermines' New Testament teaching on church leadership, says John Piper
Calling women 'pastors' 'undermines' New Testament teaching on church leadership, says John Piper

Theologian John Piper has claimed that it is "misleading and unwise and ill-founded" to apply the term 'pastor' to women leaders in the church.