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Conor McGregor describes profound encounter with God during trauma therapy
Conor McGregor has revealed an intense spiritual episode he says occurred while undergoing trauma-focused treatment earlier this year.

Budget: Christians welcome end of two-child benefits limit
Christians have responded positively to the announcement in the Budget on Wednesday that the two-child benefits cap is to be lifted from next April.

WCC strengthens relations with official Chinese churches
The World Council of Churches (WCC) has expressed gratitude for a meeting with Christian organisations in China.

Mounting concerns at Israeli settler attacks on Christians
Britain’s oldest serving MP has criticised the Israeli government for failing to prevent violence and intimidation against Christians in the West Bank.

Baptists seek to reverse decline in minister numbers
Baptist leaders are exploring ways to encourage and increase the recruitment of church ministers, following a decline of nearly a quarter in the last decade.

EU mission to review Pakistan’s human rights record
Rights activists urged the European Union to investigate widespread human rights violations in Pakistan, including persecution of religious minorities, ahead of a review starting Monday by a key EU mission monitoring the country’s eligibility for preferential trade terms.

Government urged to support nation's historic churches
The Church of England is urging the government to step up financial support for historic churches and cathedrals after a new poll by Savanta found that many people use and appreciate them.

The decades long exodus of Anglican clergy into Catholicism
Women priests and a papal visit in 2010 all helped ease the path to Rome.

VAT may crush struggling churches
Having already managed to close down at least 50 private schools via VAT, concerns are mounting that a similar financial assault will take its toll on the nation’s churches.

Archbishop of York denounces Israel's 'genocidal acts'
Support for Israel is a divisive topic among Christians, and has theological roots.

Rediscovering childlike faith in a grown-up world
Growing up may have complicated life, but it doesn’t have to suffocate your faith.

Liberty University expands into Europe in response to growing secularism
"In the long term, secularism grows in Europe because we're not investing in teenagers and the next generation with Christian values," said Lucian Mustata, who is working with the university on its digital expansion into the region.

Mozambique crisis deepens as Christians killed and thousands displaced in new wave of extremist attacks
At least four Christians were killed, including one who was beheaded, in recent attacks across Nampula province.

Pope Leo calls for release of Christians kidnapped across Nigeria and Cameroon
Pope Leo XIV has issued an appeal for the liberation of students, clergy, and worshippers abducted in a series of violent attacks across Nigeria and Cameroon.

Christian street preacher cleared in harassment case
A Christian street preacher who was accused of making Islamophobic comments to a Muslim family has been cleared of harassment charges.

Christian school headteacher, parents spar over 'KPop Demon Hunters'
Teacher says students are taught to ‘reject evil rather than engage with it’