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Newsboys respond to sexual assault allegations against Michael Tait
Christian rock band Newsboys issued a strongly worded statement in response to explosive allegations of sexual misconduct and drug abuse against their former frontman, Michael Tait, calling the revelations “devastating” and urging any victims to come forward.

Poll reveals strong public backing for crackdown on online ‘pimping sites’
A significant majority of UK adults support banning websites that promote the sale of sex - bolstering calls for legal reform to tackle online exploitation.

Benedictine order in Kenya closes doors following murder of two priests
Two priests were killed in the space of a week.

Catholic Church sees huge decline in Spain
Evangelicalism has seen a mini revival in Spain

A third of children in Britain are in relative poverty
The bishop suggested a review of the two child benefit cap

Herdsmen kill 70-year-old pastor, 35 other Christians in Nigeria
Slaughters carried out in one county of Plateau state.

Cambridge University Press celebrates 100 years of the iconic Cameo Bible
To celebrate the 100-year milestone, Cambridge is releasing a Centenary Edition of the Cameo Bible.

Order for church to leave worship site overturned in Indonesia
In a rare move in Indonesia, an administrative court earlier this year overturned a local government order for a church to vacate its worship site, sources said.

7 reactions to the death of 'father of the abortion pill': 'Legacy of death and deception'
Pro-life and pro-choice advocates reacted to the death of the “father of the abortion pill,” Étienne-Émile Baulieu, who died Friday at the age of 98 at his home in Paris.

Christians to hold day of prayer ahead of assisted suicide vote
With the final vote approaching, Christians are joining together in prayer.

Lost WWII papers returned to veteran's son after Church investigation and appeal
The son of a World War Two veteran has had his father's wartime documents returned to him after they went missing behind the drawer of a desk.

Christians in India to rally against Hindu violence and discrimination
All minorities in India are being urged to stand together.

New CEO for Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer as construction nears launch
As one of the UK's most ambitious Christian projects prepares to break ground, the Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer has appointed a new Chief Executive Officer, Dr Ian Bullock, to help steer the initiative into its next chapter.

Indian Christian army officer fired for refusing to join Sikh ceremony
An Indian court has effectively decreed that Christians in the armed forces can be forced to take part in non-Christian religious ceremonies on pain of dismissal.

1,500 year old Christian monastery faces closure after Egyptian court ruling
The monastery is located near the site of Moses' encounter with the burning bush.

MPs slowly turning against assisted suicide
The undecideds may be starting to make up their mind.