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Mission Aviation Fellowship makes Sudan a fresh ministry priority amid humanitarian crisis
The Christian aviation charity is ending its ministry in Tanzania after more than six “decades of transformation” as its humanitarian focus shifts to the Sudan crisis.

Christian pro-life volunteer denies five fresh charges in abortion buffer zone case
A Christian charity volunteer has pleaded not guilty to five charges of breaching an abortion clinic buffer zone in Birmingham, as her lawyers challenge whether the prosecution should proceed.

Can we really think ourselves happy?
There is growing evidence that people living with neglected tropical diseases, including leprosy, experience significantly higher rates of depression and anxiety, with discrimination and social exclusion among the factors contributing to this burden.

Proposed SNP conversion therapy ban could 'weaken trust' within the home
Parents and pastors may be required by law to affirm only one view.

Humza Yousaf says Kate Forbes alienated minorities and offended parents
Forbes has described the campaign as a moral victory.

UK Christians unite for nine days of prayer as National Week of Prayer enters third year
Christians from different denominations and traditions across the UK are coming together for nine days of collective prayer this October, as the National Week of Prayer (NWoP) returns for its third consecutive year.

Christians 'deeply concerned' as Pakistani accused of blasphemy has death sentence upheld
Qaiser Ayub's ordeal began in 2011.

US evangelicals more religious than other Christians, but still declining
The decline is slower among evangelicals.

Televangelist Jim Bakker dies at 86
Jim Bakker, the controversial televangelist who once owned one of the most popular theme parks in the United States but later went to prison for his financial misconduct, has died at age 86.

Christian faith seen as ‘significantly more relevant’ to young people than church, new report finds
The Christian faith is perceived as “significantly more relevant to children” and young people than the church itself, according to new research which calls on churches to rethink how they engage the next generation.

Winnie-the-Pooh centenary marked with new Christian reflection resources for schools
Church schools are being invited to explore Christian values through the much-loved stories of Winnie-the-Pooh as part of new resources produced to mark the character’s 100th anniversary.

UK ranks seventh globally for daily Bible App use as searches for anxiety and hope rise
The UK has ranked seventh in the world for daily Bible App engagement, as new figures from YouVersion suggest growing numbers of people are turning to Scripture for reassurance, guidance and spiritual support.

Scottish cathedral to charge non-Scottish visitors £12 entrance fee for first time
The Church of Scotland is struggling to hold on to its historic buildings.

SNP decision to drop extreme abortion motion welcomed
For some people, there can never be enough abortion.

Syrian Christian town attacked for second time by Muslim mob
A Muslim mob has once again attacked the Christian majority town of Suqaylabiyah in Syria.

Christians take issue with 'one-sided' engagement over conversion therapy ban
LGBT groups have the ear of the Scottish government.