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Tony Evans steps away from ministry over past sin
Tony Evans has announced he is stepping away from ministry for a time of "spiritual healing and restoration" after saying he had previously fallen short of the standards expected of a pastor.

Unique experiences go under the hammer for National Churches Trust
A private tour personally led by a peripatetic Python and a behind-the-scenes, all-access experience that will let you sit in on a live broadcast out of the Classic FM studios in London's Leicester Square. These are just two of the items that form part of a collection of special experiences bidders will be able to make an offer on thanks to an online auction being held this month.

Mentally ill Catholic woman jailed on blasphemy charge in Pakistan
Those of 'unsound mind' cannot be tried, law states.

Tributes paid to former Premier CEO Peter Kerridge after death at 63
Premier Christian media group has paid tribute to its former CEO Peter Kerridge who has died at the age of 63.

'The Chosen' reaches No. 1 on Apple TV app store as Season 4 debuts
The widely acclaimed streaming series 'The Chosen' has achieved another milestone, climbing to the No. 1 spot in the Apple TV App Store during the first week of June, coinciding with the release of the first episode of its much-anticipated fourth season.

Carl Lentz admits to 'more than one' affair
The affair that brought down Carl Lentz was "not an isolated incident", the former Hillsong NYC pastor has admitted.

Manuscript containing earliest versions of Jonah and 1 Peter up for auction
An ancient manuscript containing the oldest complete versions of two significant Biblical texts â the book of Jonah and 1 Peter â is being auctioned at Christie's in London, with an expected price of up to $3.8 million.

Gardening and God: nurturing plants has been a spiritual practice from the beginning
Then from the earliest days of monasticism, to modern smallholders and homesteaders, faith and working on the land have been deeply associated with one another.

Christian candidate sues Lib Dems as thousands sign petition calling for reinstatement
Over 20,000 people have signed a petition calling on the Lib Dems to reinstate David Campanale, who is suing the party over his deselection.

Islamic State executes three Christians in Nigeria
Images are circulating on social media showing the execution of three Christian men in Nigeria.

10 years after Mosul's capture by ISIS, Christians still need support
Christians in Mosul are marking 10 years since ISIS seized control of the city and surrounding area, causing thousands to flee in fear.

New Majority World mission coalition seeks partnership with global Church in poly-centric mission
In recognition of a new era in global missions with greater participation by the Global South, a recently formed group of mission, church and market-place leaders from Asia and Latin America issued a communiqué with recommendations for mission practice for the Majority World.

Jürgen Moltmann remembered as among most significant Protestant theologians of 20th century
Renowned German theologian and professor, Jürgen Moltmann, celebrated for his profound impact on Protestant theology, died on Monday. He was 98.

Mandisa's cause of death revealed
Christian singer Mandisa died of complications arising from class III obesity, the official autopsy into her death has revealed.

Prayers, special services and bellringing mark D-Day 80th anniversary
Cathedrals are at the heart of commemorations to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day, when soldiers from the US, UK, Canada, and other Allied nations landed on Normandy beach under a barrage of gunfire to break Hitler's grip on Europe.

Australia drops case against Elon Musk's X over church attack video
Australia has dropped its case against X, formerly Twitter, after a row about removing footage of a stabbing attack on a priest in Sydney.