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Fresh push to ban prostitution in the Netherlands
Fresh push to ban prostitution in the Netherlands

It could soon be the end for Amsterdam's infamous Red Light District if parliamentarians in the Netherlands have their way.

'Unique' Christian artefact uncovered at Hadrian's Wall
'Unique' Christian artefact uncovered at Hadrian's Wall

A "unique" discovery at Hadrian's Wall is offering a tantalising glimpse into early Christianity in Britain.

'Lack of desire' among black people to join the CofE
'Lack of desire' among black people to join the CofE

Black people are reluctant to join the Church of England because of concerns around racial injustice, an Archdeacon has said.

Archaeologists uncover magnificent palace from the time of the Kings of Judah
Archaeologists uncover magnificent palace from the time of the Kings of Judah

The site was discovered in Jerusalem and would have had sweeping views of the city and the Temple.

Liberty University launches investigation into Falwell presidency
Liberty University launches investigation into Falwell presidency

Trustees said they wanted to learn "the consequences that have flowed from a lack of spiritual stewardship" by former President Jerry Falwell Jr.

Christian parents of 12-year-old praying for a 'miracle' after court approves withdrawal of medical treatment
Christian parents of 12-year-old praying for a 'miracle' after court approves withdrawal of medical treatment

The family of a 12-year-old boy with serious brain injuries are praying for a "miracle" after a High Court judge ruled in favour of withdrawing his medical treatment.

Many churches have survived Covid only by 'the skin of their teeth'
Many churches have survived Covid only by 'the skin of their teeth'

Many churches have had to make "drastic changes" to their ministry and may not have survived Covid at all if the pandemic had been as bad as originally feared, says Andy Hunter, FIEC's Scotland & North of England Director.

Rowan Williams joins climate action outside Parliament as Christians arrested
Rowan Williams joins climate action outside Parliament as Christians arrested

Dr Rowan Williams was one of many Christians taking part in Extinction Rebellion protests in London on Tuesday.

New nationwide initiative to get the Church reading together
New nationwide initiative to get the Church reading together

It is hoped that the Big Church Read will inspire a culture of reading good Christian books within the UK Church.

Finnish MP interrogated by police again over Christian views on sexuality
Finnish MP interrogated by police again over Christian views on sexuality

A Christian MP has been interrogated by the police for the third time over her traditional views on family and marriage.

Russia: dozens of 'missionary activity' convictions in first half of 2020
Russia: dozens of 'missionary activity' convictions in first half of 2020

There were dozens of prosecutions for "missionary activity" in the first half of 2020 in Russia.

Calls for independent RSE watchdog as new curriculum comes into effect
Calls for independent RSE watchdog as new curriculum comes into effect

A petition calling for an independent watchdog to monitor the new relationships and sex education (RSE) curriculum has been signed by over 38,000 people.

LA county takes back John MacArthur's parking lot amid dispute over church closure
LA county takes back John MacArthur's parking lot amid dispute over church closure

John MacArthur's megachurch has been told it can no longer use part of its parking lot that has been leased from Los Angeles County since 1975.

Vicar arrested over climate protests says he's prepared to go to prison
Vicar arrested over climate protests says he's prepared to go to prison

A vicar has been arrested over his involvement in climate protests ahead of Extinction Rebellion's September Uprising.

The Democrats are 'opposed to faith', says Franklin Graham
The Democrats are 'opposed to faith', says Franklin Graham

The son of Billy Graham predicts that a "storm is coming" in which Christians are going to be "attacked" for their faith.

Nearly a third of evangelicals think Jesus was only a great teacher
Nearly a third of evangelicals think Jesus was only a great teacher

A significant proportion of evangelicals do not believe in the deity of Jesus, a major new study has found.