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'McJesus' sculpture to be removed from Israeli art gallery after Christians protest
'McJesus' sculpture to be removed from Israeli art gallery after Christians protest

An art gallery in Israel has said it will remove a controversial sculpture after hundreds of Arab Christians protested.

Gillette's opinion-splitting 'We Believe' advert is 'hypocritical', says church minister
Gillette's opinion-splitting 'We Believe' advert is 'hypocritical', says church minister

Gillette's new advert on toxic masculinity is 'hypocritical', even if it does raise some important issues, says the former Moderator of the Free Church of Scotland.

Time to pray for wisdom and discernment, say UK's Church leaders as Brexit uncertainty continues
Time to pray for wisdom and discernment, say UK's Church leaders as Brexit uncertainty continues

With the UK no clearer about its exit from the European Union following this week's Commons vote, Church leaders are asking Christians to join together in prayer for the political situation.

Level of Christian persecution in the world is 'extraordinary', says Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt
Level of Christian persecution in the world is 'extraordinary', says Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt

Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt has promised to use the Commonwealth and Britain's ties with Europe and the US to tackle the persecution of Christians around the world.

Most young Christians drop out of church in college years
Most young Christians drop out of church in college years

New research from LifeWay has revealed the challenge churches face in keeping young people in the pews as they head off to college.

Theresa May says Asia Bibi's safety is British Government's 'primary concern'
Theresa May says Asia Bibi's safety is British Government's 'primary concern'

Theresa May has said she will not be drawn into sharing specific details of the UK Government's involvement in Asia Bibi's bid for asylum.

Donald Trump says religious freedom is 'under attack'

Donald Trump has pledged to do more to protect freedom of conscience and belief at home and overseas on Religious Freedom Day.

Christians defend Karen Pence over teaching job at Christian school

The wife of US Vice President Mike Pence has come under fire for teaching at a Christian school that requires employees to adhere to traditional views on marriage and sexuality.

'Extremism thrives on hopelessness,' says CAFOD's Kenya leader after Nairobi terrorist attack
'Extremism thrives on hopelessness,' says CAFOD's Kenya leader after Nairobi terrorist attack

After Tuesday's tragic terror attack in Nairobi, Kenya, CAFOD's country representative says the need now is to work for peace and give people a vision of hope.

Nation's leaders must serve all people, says Methodist Church
Nation's leaders must serve all people, says Methodist Church

As MPs debated Brexit, Christians were praying in the chapel below the Houses of Parliament

Open Doors 2019 report: Persecution is on the rise globally
Open Doors 2019 report: Persecution is on the rise globally

'People need to wake up to the fact that the persecution of religious minorities is increasing.'

Church of Scotland says UK must not leave EU 'without a comprehensive agreement in place'
Church of Scotland says UK must not leave EU 'without a comprehensive agreement in place'

The Church of Scotland has urged the UK Government and Westminster to work to ensure a comprehensive agreement is in place before pulling out of the EU.

Archbishop of Canterbury prays for Kenya after Nairobi hotel attack
Archbishop of Canterbury prays for Kenya after Nairobi hotel attack

The Archbishop of Canterbury was tonight offering his prayers and condolences after a deadly attack on a luxury hotel in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi by suspected militants.

Doctor Strange director says Christians are not the solution but the 'core problem' in America
Doctor Strange director says Christians are not the solution but the 'core problem' in America

Despite being a Christian himself, Hollywood director Scott Derrickson isn't so happy with American Christianity.

Syrian church leader fears US troop withdrawal will trigger 'new war'

A Syrian church leader is fearing the worst once US troops are withdrawn from the country.

Substance abuse more likely among members of the LGBT community - study
Substance abuse more likely among members of the LGBT community - study

Substance use disorders are more prevalent and more severe among sexual minorities, researchers at the University of Michigan have found.