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Attacks follow new anti-conversion bill in Rajasthan, India
Attacks follow new anti-conversion bill in Rajasthan, India

A wave of attacks on Christians erupted in northwest India’s Rajasthan state following passage of harsh anti-conversion legislation even though it has yet to receive the governor’s assent, sources said.

Reports of more young people going to church after Charlie Kirk's murder
Reports of more young people going to church after Charlie Kirk's murder

Some pastors have reported seeing an increase in church attendance following the assassination of Charlie Kirk, particularly among young adults, some of whom haven’t attended a worship service in years.

Who was Michael the angel and what is his significance?
Who was Michael the angel and what is his significance?

29 September is Michaelmas also known as the Feast of St Michael and All Angels. Who was St Michael and what is Michaelmas all about? This is the story …

Gunman kills 4 after crashing vehicle into Mormon church
Gunman kills 4 after crashing vehicle into Mormon church

A gunman drove his vehicle into a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints building in Michigan on Sunday before opening fire on worshippers during a service.

Church doctrine and treading the line between development and heresy
Church doctrine and treading the line between development and heresy

The difference is of particular relevance to the Church of England as it continues to move in the wrong direction on same-sex marriage.

King and Queen to meet Pope Leo XIV
King and Queen to meet Pope Leo XIV

King Charles III and Queen Camilla will meet Pope Leo XIV when they visit the Vatican in October. 

Report highlights discrimination against Christian prisoners in Pakistan
Report highlights discrimination against Christian prisoners in Pakistan

Christian prisoners were often treated as “untouchables” by both prison staff and other prisoners.

Growing concerns over abortion pill safety on both sides of the Atlantic
Growing concerns over abortion pill safety on both sides of the Atlantic

Fresh warnings have emerged in the UK and US about the dangers of abortion pills, with new data highlighting the scale of complications faced by women.

Survey reveals thousands of UK churches may close by 2030
Survey reveals thousands of UK churches may close by 2030

A nationwide survey by UK charity National Churches Trust has raised concerns that as many as 2,000 churches across the UK could close within the next five years.

C of E says greater support is needed for conservative bishops in the Church of England
C of E says greater support is needed for conservative bishops in the Church of England

A new report raised concerns about overstretched bishops and an unsustainable workload.

Golf? For Samuel Ryder – founder of the Ryder Cup – his faith was more important
Golf? For Samuel Ryder – founder of the Ryder Cup – his faith was more important

Here’s a shock for many of the world’s top golfers, and golfing fans gathering in Farmingdale, New York for the 45th Ryder Cup. 

Voddie Baucham dies at 56 after 'emergency medical incident'
Voddie Baucham dies at 56 after 'emergency medical incident'

The announcement of his passing was made by his family. He was 56.

Christopher Yuan 'recovering in good spirits' after emergency surgery to treat paralysis
Christopher Yuan 'recovering in good spirits' after emergency surgery to treat paralysis

Theologian and bestselling author Christopher Yuan is “recovering in good spirits” following an emergency surgery meant to treat paralysis caused by a fall at his home.

From crime to Christ: Devon drug dealer shares his life-changing encounter with God
From crime to Christ: Devon drug dealer shares his life-changing encounter with God

A former career criminal who once plotted multi-million pound drug deals has told how his life was transformed after what he describes as a dramatic “God encounter” on a ferry.

Ancient coin hoard unearthed in Galilee reveals secrets of last Jewish revolt under Romans
Ancient coin hoard unearthed in Galilee reveals secrets of last Jewish revolt under Romans

The 22 coins, dating back more than 1,600 years, were found within a narrow crack deliberately carved at the end of a winding tunnel.

Baptist Union of Great Britain maps out rescue plan for Spurgeon’s students after shock closure
Baptist Union of Great Britain maps out rescue plan for Spurgeon’s students after shock closure

The Baptist Union of Great Britain (BUGB) has detailed a wide-ranging support package to keep students from the now-closed Spurgeon’s College on track for the new academic year.