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Olivet University granted permanent land-use for Anza campus in unanimous Riverside County vote
Olivet University has been granted a permanent legal right, with no expiration date, to operate its educational campus in Anza, California, following a unanimous 5-0 vote by the Riverside County Planning Commission and strong support from neighbors and the community.

Police investigating Ann Widdecombe killing reopen investigation into attempted burglary at Farage's home
Counter-terrorism police investigating the killing of Ann Widdecombe are reported to have reopened a probe into an incident at Nigel Farage's south London home last year.

Family of Christian woman killed in Greece remember her 'kindness' and 'integrity'
The family of a Scottish aid worker who was found dead in a suitcase in Athens have remembered her as a "kind, principled and selfless" woman.

Christian couple murdered in Pakistan receive no justice
The courts are not able to determine who exactly did what in a 100-plus mob.

Iran clamps down on Christian broadcasters
Increased persecution has not stopped the church from growing.

Mums show support for abortion pill reversal against California lawsuit
Californian officials have disputed the claims made about abortion pill reversal treatment.

Over 1,500 queue up for prayer and worship in London despite heatwave
Long queues forming outside the East London venue despite temperatures climbing above 30°C.

Gloucester Cathedral awarded £250m to restore world's oldest fan-vaulted cloisters
Gloucester Cathedral is believed to have been the first to adopt "fan vaulting".

Kurdish pastor released from Syria after two weeks in detention
Pastor Hassan was advised to go back to Lebanon for his own safety.

Most adults in England and Wales not in a traditional marriage
The Coalition for Marriage has criticised plans to give the "rewards of marriage" to the unmarried.

Christians celebrate St Francis of Assisi’s legacy of peace 800 years on with pilgrimage
A group of Franciscan Christians are walking hundreds of miles across England this summer as part of a peace pilgrimage commemorating 800 years since the passing of St Francis of Assisi.

Cathedrals use new digital guides to enhance visitor experience
Five English cathedrals have introduced new digital guides in partnership with Bloomberg Connects.

Instead of going on an expensive guilt trip, why doesn't the Church of England spend £100m on parish vicars?
With the £100m earmarked for slavery reparations, the Church of England could fund 100 frontline vicars for a decade.

What 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' teaches us about sacrifice, grace and goodness
The latest Spider-Man film may not be a Christian movie, but it reflects many biblical themes like sacrifice, redemption and hope.

Government child poverty report highlights role for churches
A new report from the government on child poverty sees a role for faith organisations as four million children remain affected.

Iraqi bishops consider PM's invitation for Christians to return
Some Christians suspect the motives of the Iraqi PM.