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Christian Aid warns more will die after famine declared in Gaza
Christian Aid has warned that many more people in Gaza will die of starvation unless the war is ended soon and aid is allowed in unhindered.

Churches asked to unite in prayer for Middle East peace
Churches across Britain are being asked to come together in prayer for the Middle East as the war between Israel and Gaza shows no signs of ending.

Edinburgh church's canal boat outreach ready for re-launch
The boat has been dormant for months following the collapse of the church's partner.

Archaeologists uncover ancient cross that shows Christianity once thrived in Arabian Gulf
A remarkable archaeological discovery on Sir Bani Yas Island in Abu Dhabi is transforming historians’ understanding of how Christianity spread during the seventh and eighth centuries.

Why is Jesus the only way?
While many are curious about Jesus and willing to hear the gospel, they often see Him as just one option among many possible and equal pathways to God.

12 Bible verses to encourage you
Encouragement doesn’t ultimately come from us.

Pope calls for day of prayer and fasting for peace in Gaza
Israel doesn't look like it will relent, Hamas doesn't look like it will surrender.

Experts warn lack of Religious Studies teachers could harm social cohesion
Religious Studies remains a popular subject to learn, if not to teach.

Call to release Eritrean pastors held without charge for 21 years
Despite a significant Christian population, Eritrea is ranked 6 in the world for anti-Christian persecution.

James Dobson, conservative Christian activist and Focus on the Family founder, dies at 89
James Dobson, the influential conservative Christian therapist, author and radio personality who founded Focus on the Family, has died at the age of 89.

Calls for stronger action on under-reported hate crimes against Christians in Europe
The call was made by the Observatory on Intolerance and Discrimination against Christians in Europe to coincide with the International Day of Victims of Anti-Religious Violence.

Minority prisoners in Pakistan face systemic discrimination, report finds
A new report has revealed that prisoners from Pakistan’s religious minority communities continue to suffer widespread discrimination and harsher treatment in the country’s jails than Muslims.

Sweden relocates historic church to save town from expanding mine
One of Sweden’s most iconic churches has undergone a 5km relocation relocation this week to protect it from the encroaching expansion of Europe’s largest underground iron ore mine.

US accuses UK of 'persecution of silent prayer' in abortion buffer zones
“It is common sense that standing silently and offering consensual conversation does not constitute harm.”

Westminster Cathedral downplays reports of drug dealing
Westminster Cathedral said it had received "no direct reports of drug-dealing".

Organisers expect pro-life march in September to be biggest ever
Following Parliament's controversial vote on abortion, this year's event holds extra significance.