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Open Doors US CEO leaves to create Global Christian Relief
Open Doors US CEO leaves to create Global Christian Relief

The CEO of Open Doors USA, David Curry, has left the organisation to create a new organisation working to end persecution called Global Christian Relief.

Church Mission Society partner receives MBE for work to end female genital mutilation
Church Mission Society partner receives MBE for work to end female genital mutilation

Church Mission Society has praised one of its partners after she was included in the King's New Year Honour list for her work to end violence against women and girls.

Tens of thousands to see former pope lying in state
Tens of thousands to see former pope lying in state

The lying in state of former Pope Benedict XVI opens today at the Vatican.

Care system needs fixing, says Archbishop in New Year message
Care system needs fixing, says Archbishop in New Year message

The Archbishop of Canterbury has used his New Year message to rally the nation to fix the care system.

Pope thanks Benedict XVI for faithful witness in New Year's Day Angelus
Pope thanks Benedict XVI for faithful witness in New Year's Day Angelus

In his New Year's Day Angelus on Sunday, Pope Francis thanked God for his "faithful" predecessor Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, who died on Saturday.

Pope Francis remembers his kind and 'noble' predecessor Benedict XVI
Pope Francis remembers his kind and 'noble' predecessor Benedict XVI

Pope Francis has paid a moving tribute to his predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI, who died on Saturday morning aged 95.

King Charles expresses 'deep sadness' over death of Pope Benedict XVI
King Charles expresses 'deep sadness' over death of Pope Benedict XVI

King Charles III recalled "with fondness" meeting the Pope Emeritus at the Vatican in 2009.

Christian Windrush campaigners recognised in King's New Year Honours List
Christian Windrush campaigners recognised in King's New Year Honours List

Christians who campaigned for the rights of the Windrush generation are among the more than 1,100 people to be recognised in the King's New Year Honours List.

Evangelicals look to strengthen theological education
Evangelicals look to strengthen theological education

Evangelicals recently came together for a major global consultation on how to improve collaboration around theological education.

Archbishop of Canterbury pays tribute to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
Archbishop of Canterbury pays tribute to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

The Archbishop of Canterbury has paid tribute to the former Pope Benedict XVI as "one of the greatest theologians of his age" following his death at the age of 95.

Cardinal Nichols 'deeply saddened' by death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
Cardinal Nichols 'deeply saddened' by death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

The head of the Catholic Church in England and Wales has expressed his sadness over the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.

Former Pope Benedict XVI passes away at 95
Former Pope Benedict XVI passes away at 95

The Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has died at the age of 95.

Catholic faithful praying for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
Catholic faithful praying for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

Catholics are praying for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI after Pope Francis revealed that he is "very ill".

Church leaders welcome Tigray peace deal
Church leaders welcome Tigray peace deal

Catholic bishops in Ethiopia have welcomed the recent agreement reached by the Ethiopian government and the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) to cease hostilities.

Christian persecution expected to rise in 2023 - report
Christian persecution expected to rise in 2023 - report

"Persecution has been on the increase in recent years. 2023 looks set to continue that trend," a Christian ministry leader has warned.

Pope Francis asks for prayers for Benedict XVI
Pope Francis asks for prayers for Benedict XVI

There has been "an aggravation" in Benedict XVI's health, the Holy See press office confirmed.