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Baby loss certificates welcomed by pro-life advocates point to inconsistency
Baby loss certificates welcomed by pro-life advocates point to inconsistency

The UK Government has launched a new scheme to provide baby loss certificates for parents who have experienced pregnancy loss before 24 weeks.

Iran's Christians experiencing '1984-style nightmare'
Iran's Christians experiencing '1984-style nightmare'

"My interrogators told me frankly and boldly: 'You have no rights and no choice because your religion has already been chosen for you.'"

'I credit all my success to faith,' says Mark Wahlberg
'I credit all my success to faith,' says Mark Wahlberg

Mark Wahlberg says all his success in life, whether in his acting career or personal live, is down to his faith.

Christian chaplain's appeal delayed
Christian chaplain's appeal delayed

An Employment Tribunal judge has delayed a school chaplain's appeal until the Court of Appeal hears the case of another Christian school worker.

'Our tins are here to stay,' says Lyle's Golden Syrup manufacturer
'Our tins are here to stay,' says Lyle's Golden Syrup manufacturer

Tate & Lyle Sugars - makers of Lyle's Golden Syrup - have said that the design for their tins is not changing after backlash over a rebrand that removed biblical references from the logo and some products.

Bethel's Kris Vallotton apologises for Mike Bickle comments
Bethel's Kris Vallotton apologises for Mike Bickle comments

Kris Vallotton, senior associate leader of Bethel Church in California, has apologised to victims of abuse and sexual misconduct in the Church after offering support in a sermon Sunday to International House of Prayer Kansas City founder Mike Bickle, who faces sexual misconduct allegations from multiple women.

Brian Houston denies posting tweet about 'ladies and girls kissing'
Brian Houston denies posting tweet about 'ladies and girls kissing'

Hillsong founder Brian Houston has denied sharing a tweet on his X - formerly Twitter - account about "ladies and girls kissing".

Lyle descendent hits out at rebrand to remove Bible link from packaging
Lyle descendent hits out at rebrand to remove Bible link from packaging

A descendent of Abram Lyle, the devout Christian creator of the Lyle's Golden Syrup tin design, has criticised a rebrand of the product's packaging that removes references to the Bible.

2 Americans accused of preaching, conversions at Baptist hospital in India
2 Americans accused of preaching, conversions at Baptist hospital in India

Reports of arrest and detention are false, superintendent of police says

Lyle's Golden Syrup rebrand to drop biblical references
Lyle's Golden Syrup rebrand to drop biblical references

The famous green and golden tins have traditionally referenced a scene from the story of Samson and the lion in the Old Testament.

Church of England needs 'far-reaching' change to improve safeguarding
Church of England needs 'far-reaching' change to improve safeguarding

"Overall, Church safeguarding falls below the standards expected and set in secular organisations," the report said.

Pakistani Christian sentenced to life in prison for blasphemy
Pakistani Christian sentenced to life in prison for blasphemy

"We were praying for Shahid's acquittal because he's innocent, but the verdict has shattered our hopes for justice."

3 prayers for when you are lacking motivation
3 prayers for when you are lacking motivation

Do you feel helpless, isolated, undervalued, or unappreciated? Talk to God about it.

What does the Bible say about generosity?
What does the Bible say about generosity?

Sometimes being generous is a struggle, especially when we feel like the recipient may not deserve it or has taken our generosity for granted.

Give Ukrainians more chances to stay long-term in the UK, says refugee charity
Give Ukrainians more chances to stay long-term in the UK, says refugee charity

An organisation supporting Ukrainians who fled to the UK after the outbreak of war with Russia is appealing to the UK government to give them more ways to stay long-term.

Joel Osteen weeps for 7-year-old shot at Lakewood Church
Joel Osteen weeps for 7-year-old shot at Lakewood Church

Samuel Moreno-Carranza, 7, was shot in his head at the megachurch last Sunday when his mother instigated an armed attack on the church and engaged two off-duty police officers in gunfire.