Understanding the reasons for the conviction of Päivi Räsänen
In Finland cultural, or in this case, legal power is being used to shut down scientific discussion.
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Irish church leaders denounce 'epidemic' of violence against women
Church leaders in Ireland have expressed their “sympathy and prayerful support” to the families of women who have been killed in “an epidemic of violence against women sweeping across Ireland”.
Scotland faces crisis of belonging as loneliness deepens across society
Younger adults - despite being the most digitally connected generation in history - are increasingly struggling to form meaningful relationships and stable communities.
Christians petition for protection of pastors in Colombia following murders
A petition will be presented to the new president.
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Who was Mother Julian of Norwich and why is she important?
8 May is the traditional day to remember Mother Julian of Norwich. She is important because her book remains a classic of Christian spirituality and is the first book in English known to have been written by a woman. This is her story …
Pastor Greg Locke's 20-year-old son dies from drug overdose
Greg Locke, pastor of Global Vision Bible Church in Lebanon, Tennessee, announced Friday that his 20-year-old son, Evan Roberts Locke, has died.
Young Christians engaging with Bible more, survey finds
A new report reveals surprising levels of Bible engagement among young people aged 15–30.
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Christians petition for protection of pastors in Colombia following murders
A petition will be presented to the new president.
Historic Mozambique church destroyed in extremist attack as church leaders appeal for peace
Church leaders in northern Mozambique have renewed calls for peace and religious unity after militants destroyed a historic church during a violent raid in Cabo Delgado Province.
Päivi Räsänen to appeal to ECHR after conviction over biblical pamphlet
Räsänen's case has been ongoing for years now.
'Managerial' secularism becoming commonplace across Europe, says rights group
Human Rights Without Frontiers (HRWF) says that governmental restrictions on religions freedom have reached their highest level in Europe in two decades.
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Understanding the reasons for the conviction of Päivi Räsänen
In Finland cultural, or in this case, legal power is being used to shut down scientific discussion.
'Dark day' as retired pastor is convicted for preaching John 3:16 near abortion facilities
A retired pastor has been found guilty of breaching an abortion clinic 'safe access zone' after he preached a sermon on John 3:16.
Scotland faces crisis of belonging as loneliness deepens across society
Younger adults - despite being the most digitally connected generation in history - are increasingly struggling to form meaningful relationships and stable communities.
Who was Mother Julian of Norwich and why is she important?
8 May is the traditional day to remember Mother Julian of Norwich. She is important because her book remains a classic of Christian spirituality and is the first book in English known to have been written by a woman. This is her story …
'Total collapse of human security' - mother gives birth as gunmen attack Nigeria village
The attack has highlighted the deepening crisis in Nigeria.
Sam Allberry resigns after being 'disqualified' from ministry by church
Sam Allberry has resigned from his position as associate pastor of Immanuel Church Nashville after reportedly being in an “inappropriate relationship with an adult man in 2022".
New report accuses Armenian government of targeting Apostolic Church
The report came as EU leaders gathered in Yerevan.
12 Christians killed in Nigeria
Terrorists from the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) killed at least 12 people and burned a church building in an attack on a Christian village in northeastern Nigeria’s Adamawa State, according to the international Christian aid organization Barnabas Aid.
Reform will be 'far friendlier' to Christians than other parties if it wins office
Farage is “not just giving lip service" to Christianity, says Reform's head of policy.
Council of Europe criticised over inadequate response to anti-Christian incidents
"There are mechanisms to combat anti-Semitism and Islamophobia, but nothing concerning Christians."
APPG launches inquiry into safeguarding in faith communities
The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Safeguarding in Faith Communities (APPG) has started an inquiry aimed at improving child protection in churches, mosques, temples, and other faith-based settings.
'Dark day' as retired pastor is convicted for preaching John 3:16 near abortion facilities
A retired pastor has been found guilty of breaching an abortion clinic 'safe access zone' after he preached a sermon on John 3:16.
Brandon Lake and Nick Jonas team up for faith-based single
Contemporary Christian artist Brandon Lake and pop singer Nick Jonas have released a two-song collaboration, featuring the new single “The Author” and a remix of “Hope.”
Manipur Christians face 'grave and escalating humanitarian crisis'
Three years on the crisis is far from over.
Why do Christians say “Amen”?
There are certain words we use so often in church that we rarely stop to think about them. “Amen” is one of those words. But what does it actually mean and why do Christians say it?
Wes Streeting to meet Darlington nurses after new trans guidance issued
Streeting has been criticised for being slow to act.