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Steve Timmis' church 'truly sorry' for 'pattern of coercive and controlling behaviour'
Steve Timmis' church 'truly sorry' for 'pattern of coercive and controlling behaviour'

A Sheffield church has issued an "unreserved apology" to all those "harmed" under the leadership of its former pastor Steve Timmis.

France church attacker was 21-year-old Tunisian immigrant who arrived just last month
France church attacker was 21-year-old Tunisian immigrant who arrived just last month

Cardinal Vincent Nichols, leader of the Catholic Church in England and Wales, said he was "horrified" by the attacks.

Dr Thomas Schirrmacher appointed as next Secretary General of the World Evangelical Alliance
Dr Thomas Schirrmacher appointed as next Secretary General of the World Evangelical Alliance

Theologian Dr Thomas Schirrmacher has been confirmed as the next Secretary General of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA).

'France is under attack,' says French President after 3 die in terror attack on church
'France is under attack,' says French President after 3 die in terror attack on church

French President Emmanuel Macron has decried the terrorist attack on a church in Nice this morning in which three people died.

Medical experts challenge transgender ideology in science video for schools
Medical experts challenge transgender ideology in science video for schools

The "Truth in Science" video is being sent to every school in the country and every MP in Parliament to raise awareness about the dangers of transgender ideology.

Canon Andrew White disqualified from senior management position in a charity for 12 years
Canon Andrew White disqualified from senior management position in a charity for 12 years

Canon Andrew White has been barred from holding a senior management position in a charity for 12 years.

Calls for international pushback to defeat harmful sex ed and gender ideology in schools
Calls for international pushback to defeat harmful sex ed and gender ideology in schools

Judith Nemeth, Director of the Values Foundation, said many people were unaware of what was happening and that opponents needed to "get organised internationally".

Christian leaders plead with Welsh Assembly to keep churches open during 'firebreak' lockdown
Christian leaders plead with Welsh Assembly to keep churches open during 'firebreak' lockdown

Christian leaders have sent a pre-action letter to the Welsh Assembly calling for churches to be kept open during the 'firebreak' lockdown.

Christians in Idlib still living in fear of jihadists
Christians in Idlib still living in fear of jihadists

Christians in the Idlib province of Syria are still living with the daily threat of being killed, tortured or attacked.

Government must repair relations with people of Manchester - bishop
Government must repair relations with people of Manchester - bishop

The Bishop of Manchester has warned of a "strong perception" in the north-west of the country that local leaders have been treated "with a great lack of respect".

'No one wants a digital Christmas,' says Church leader
'No one wants a digital Christmas,' says Church leader

The Bishop of Paisley has hit back at suggestions that people should "get their digital Christmas ready".

Vatican and China renew agreement on bishops
Vatican and China renew agreement on bishops

An agreement between the Vatican and China on the appointment of bishops has been extended for another two years.

NHS England criticised after promoting International Pronouns Day
NHS England criticised after promoting International Pronouns Day

NHS England has been accused of normalising gender confusion after promoting International Pronouns Day.

'Dark day' for Northern Ireland with hundreds of abortions after decriminalisation
'Dark day' for Northern Ireland with hundreds of abortions after decriminalisation

There were over 650 abortions in the six months leading up to October after laws were relaxed by Westminster, according to the Evangelical Alliance Northern Ireland.

Leprosy Mission opens Covid-19 isolation ward in the Himalayas
Leprosy Mission opens Covid-19 isolation ward in the Himalayas

The 10-bed unit has been made possible by a £200,000 grant from the UK Government.

Victims of Sri Lanka Easter church bombings still waiting for justice
Victims of Sri Lanka Easter church bombings still waiting for justice

Victims of the Easter suicide bombings in Sri Lanka last year are still waiting for justice 18 months on, says Open Doors.