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Managing God's creation in a better way
Managing God's creation in a better way

How tree planting in Kenya is helping to improve food security.

Instead of nuclear threats, Putin should 'engage in meaningful peace talks'
Instead of nuclear threats, Putin should 'engage in meaningful peace talks'

The Christian Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament has expressed concern at Vladimir Putin's threats to "use all the means at our disposal" in its war with Ukraine.

Mark Driscoll suspended from TikTok for saying \'men can\'t have babies\'
Mark Driscoll suspended from TikTok for saying 'men can't have babies'

Mark Driscoll, the outspoken Senior Pastor of Trinity Church in Scottsdale, Arizona, says he was briefly suspended from the popular short-form video hosting service TikTok for declaring on the platform that "men can't have babies."

Syncretism is one of 'the brilliant strategies of the evil one', says Barna research founder
Syncretism is one of 'the brilliant strategies of the evil one', says Barna research founder

Prominent Evangelical pollster George Barna says that most Americans blend their beliefs to create "a customized worldview" that is far from biblical as the country is in a spiritual "crisis."

Terrorists kill 25 Christians in Nigeria's Benue State
Terrorists kill 25 Christians in Nigeria's Benue State

Suspected Fulani herdsmen and other terrorists killed three Christians in Benue state, Nigeria on Sunday, after slaughtering at least 22 others in the same area in past three weeks, sources said.

5 priests among Christians kidnapped in Cameroon
5 priests among Christians kidnapped in Cameroon

Gunmen kidnapped five priests, a nun and two churchgoers after setting a Catholic church on fire in western Cameroon.

Former Hillsong NYC pastor Carl Lentz breaks long public silence after 2020 firing
Former Hillsong NYC pastor Carl Lentz breaks long public silence after 2020 firing

"It's been a challenging road," the disgraced Hillsong NYC pastor said.

Christians could lose majority status in America by 2045 - study
Christians could lose majority status in America by 2045 - study

Christians in the US may soon be outnumbered by religious 'nones' if current trends continue.

India: Supreme Court orders government to verify reports of attacks on Christians
India: Supreme Court orders government to verify reports of attacks on Christians

The highest court in India has ordered the government to provide details of reported attacks on Christians across eight states.

At World Council of Churches gathering, Russian church keeps its membership
At World Council of Churches gathering, Russian church keeps its membership

The 11th assembly of the World Council of Churches approved a statement on 8 September regarding Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

In Kazakhstan, Pope Francis is expected to appeal for peace in Ukraine
In Kazakhstan, Pope Francis is expected to appeal for peace in Ukraine

The head of the Orthodox Church in Moscow, Patriarch Kirill, will not be attending the interfaith meeting with the pope.

Churchgoers are keen to build a greater sense of community after the pandemic
Churchgoers are keen to build a greater sense of community after the pandemic

Building a strong sense of community in the local church is a top priority for Australian Christians over the next 12 months, a major survey has found.

Nigeria: young Christian killed in machete attack
Nigeria: young Christian killed in machete attack

A Christian posted in Yola, northeast Nigeria, as part of his youth service corps duty was killed on August 26 in what was suspected as a targeted attack, sources said.

China renews crackdown on churches
China renews crackdown on churches

China is cracking down on churches with reports of pastors being arrested and congregations being shut down.

Fight over 'In God We Trust' displays in Texas schools may hinge on First Amendment rights
Fight over 'In God We Trust' displays in Texas schools may hinge on First Amendment rights

A new Texas law that requires all public schools statewide to display the national motto "In God We Trust" is facing a challenge over its rejection of signs with the phrase written in Arabic and one with a rainbow background.

Church leaders plead with UK government to help East Africa amid hunger crisis
Church leaders plead with UK government to help East Africa amid hunger crisis

Dozens of bishops from South Sudan and Kenya have issued a desperate plea to the UK government as East Africa grapples with a spiralling hunger crisis.