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UK bishops condemn Gaza violence
The bishops cited widespread destruction, the targeting of hospitals, specifically the recent bombing of the Anglican Al-Ahli Hospital, and the starvation of civilians as evidence of a shift from self-defence to what they now consider “a war of aggression”.
Archaeological finds point to ancient multi-racial Christian community in Israel
A woman and a child were found buried together.
Displaced Indian Christians appeal to UK for help following massacres, government neglect
Over 200 people were killed in attacks by Hindu mobs.
CofE considers boost to clergy pensions as part of wellbeing package
Inflation impacts clergy just like everyone else.
20 years after ‘Heaven Is for Real’, Colton Burpo reflects on Heaven, faith and life
Two decades after a medical emergency nearly took his life, Colton Burpo — the boy whose near-death experience inspired the bestselling book and 2014 film Heaven Is for Real — is speaking out about how that event shaped his life and faith, and where he stands today.
Millennial computer programmer to be new Catholic saint
The death of Pope Francis delayed the canonisation process.
Hundreds of babies dying every year due to NHS failings
In some cases parents aborted their children after being given false diagnoses of life-limiting conditions.
France also considering assisted suicide, with one significant caveat
French proposal require that the patient administer the deadly dose with their own hand.
Bible engagement rises among younger men, surprising researchers at American Bible Society
After years of steady decline, Bible engagement in the United States has ticked upward for the first time in four years, driven largely by a surprising demographic: younger men.
Church of Scotland reaffirms opposition to assisted suicide after 'review'
The Church's position was previously "under review".
Franklin Graham bringing God Loves You Tour back to London in June
“London is not forgotten. God has not finished with London, the UK, or Europe. In fact, He’s only just starting.”
New campaign calls for fairer UK tea trade
Despite three decades of advocacy, only a fraction of tea sold in the UK is certified Fairtrade, and the vast majority of profits still fail to reach those who grow, pick and process the tea.
New Testament scholar NT Wright weighs in on transgenderism and the Christian faith
New Testament scholar NT Wright responded to a complex question about transgender identity and Christian faith during a recent episode of his “Ask N.T. Wright Anything” podcast.
Ireland sees rise in New Age weddings
Fewer people in Ireland are choosing to get married, and those who do are more likely than ever to opt for a New Age ceremony, statistics have revealed.
Joe Rogan is 'attending church' on a 'consistent' basis
Joe Rogan, prominent podcaster and frequent commentator on life’s biggest questions, is consistently “attending church,” Christian apologist Wesley Huff has revealed.
7 killed at Mexican church event in suspected cartel attack
Mexico is increasingly a country of concern due to the persecution of Christians