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Rick Warren apologises for suggesting Jesus was a centrist
Rick Warren apologises for suggesting Jesus was a centrist

Pastor Rick Warren has been criticised after apparently suggesting that Jesus Christ was a political centrist.

Pope in 'good spirits' despite double pneumonia
Pope in 'good spirits' despite double pneumonia

The Pope "remains in good spirits" despite his hospitalisation for double pneumonia, a statement from the Holy See said on Tuesday evening.

Christians provided for after Islamist attacks
Christians provided for after Islamist attacks

International Christian Concern (ICC) a Christian charity that seeks to ease and make known the plight of persecuted Christians worldwide, has shared the story of a believer in Kenya whose life was nearly destroyed by Islamist militants.

Sunderland church criticised for pride flag on communion altar
Sunderland church criticised for pride flag on communion altar

A church in Sunderland has been heavily criticised for draping a communion altar with a 'Progress Pride' flag, an updated version of the rainbow flag that includes symbols and colours to represent trans, black and intersex people.

Pope in 'good spirits' despite poor health
Pope in 'good spirits' despite poor health

The Vatican has confirmed that Pope Francis will need to remain in hospital due to his "complex clinical picture".

600 coins and a bronze monkey found beneath medieval German church
600 coins and a bronze monkey found beneath medieval German church

Renovations of a medieval church in Germany have led to the discovery of over 1,000 artifacts, with some dating back to the church's founding in the 13th century.

Catholic sisters protecting vulnerable girls in Nairobi
Catholic sisters protecting vulnerable girls in Nairobi

Catholic religious sisters are working to aid vulnerable girls on the streets of Nairobi, Kenya, by offering them friendship and a chance at education. It's believed that around 60,000 families live on the streets in Nairobi.

Church bid to save 500 year old wall paintings
Church bid to save 500 year old wall paintings

A church in North Yorkshire is planning a bid to the National Lottery Heritage Fund in order to help preserve incredibly rare wall paintings dating back over 500 years.

WEA breaks ground for worship centre in Qatar
WEA breaks ground for worship centre in Qatar

The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) has celebrated the ground breaking ceremony for a worship centre in Qatar.

Christian men's magazine Sorted goes digital in bid to increase outreach
Christian men's magazine Sorted goes digital in bid to increase outreach

Sorted magazine, long celebrated as "the world's most wholesome men's magazine", has announced its transition to a digital-only format.

Victory at last for Kristie Higgs, Christian teacher fired over Facebook posts
Victory at last for Kristie Higgs, Christian teacher fired over Facebook posts

In a "groundbreaking" judgment, the Court of Appeal has reversed a ruling that defended the sacking of a Christian school assistant over beliefs she expressed in private Facebook posts.

Christian group calls for investigation into OnlyFans
Christian group calls for investigation into OnlyFans

Christian charity CARE has called for an investigation into OnlyFans, following allegations that the streaming platform hosts criminal content, including child pornography, and is exploited by human traffickers.

Removal of High Court safeguard from assisted suicide bill 'deeply worrying', say opponents
Removal of High Court safeguard from assisted suicide bill 'deeply worrying', say opponents

Campaigners opposed to the legalisation of assisted suicide have strongly criticised the removal of a High Court safeguard from Kim Leadbeater's draft legislation.

Pro-life volunteer moved on by police after praying silently, says lawyer
Pro-life volunteer moved on by police after praying silently, says lawyer

A pro-life volunteer was told to leave an abortion clinic buffer zone in the West Midlands after praying silently, her lawyer has said.

Archbishop of York admits 'mistakes have been made' as bishop calls for him to go
Archbishop of York admits 'mistakes have been made' as bishop calls for him to go

The Archbishop of York has promised change in the Church of England after months of intense public scrutiny over safeguarding failures.

DRC bishops lament deadly toll of conflict
DRC bishops lament deadly toll of conflict

Protestant and Catholic leaders are united in their prayers that peace and humanity will return to the troubled country.