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UK archaeologists use metal-detecting hobbyists' finds to study medieval faith
Archaeologists hope to capitalize on a local fad for metal detecting to examine pilgrimage and personal piety in areas where the written record is thin.
Australian government heeds faith groups' concerns about misinformation bill
Australia's Federal Government has bowed to pressure from faith groups and indicated that it will include protections for religious expression in a revamp of its proposed misinformation bill.
Franklin Graham prays with Netanyahu
American Evangelical leader Franklin Graham, the son of legendary evangelist Billy Graham, met and prayed with Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday after visiting several kibbutzim left devastated by Hamas' Oct. 7 attack.
International House of Prayer report says Mike Bickle abuse allegations lack evidence
Amid claims by a founding member and two former leaders of International House of Prayer Kansas City that founder Mike Bickle engaged in clergy sexual abuse, citing allegations involving eight women, a report released by the Missouri-based ministry Wednesday states it wasn't presented with "any actual evidence."
International House of Prayer report says Mike Bickle abuse allegations lack evidence
Amid claims by a founding member and two former leaders of International House of Prayer Kansas City that founder Mike Bickle engaged in clergy sexual abuse, citing allegations involving eight women, a report released by the Missouri-based ministry Wednesday states it wasn't presented with "any actual evidence."
Christians join vigil outside Downing Street to bring home Israeli hostages
Thousands of people, including Christians, gathered outside Downing Street on Sunday for a vigil calling for the release of Israelis who have been held hostage since the Hamas terror attack on Israel on 7 October.
God kept us safe' - World War II memories from an almost-evacuated child
Pam Sydenham is a 93-year-old resident at Shottermill House, a Pilgrims' Friend Society home in Haslemere, Surrey. She calls her memories of World War II and how she learned to trust in God during the years of uncertainty.
Court postpones silent prayer hearing
An army veteran criminally charged for praying silently outside an abortion clinic has expressed disappointment after the court postponed a hearing into his case.
The first Christians in North America
The Icelandic sagas tell the story of hardy Christians who took their faith with them across the seas.
Faith strengthens families and gives hope, study finds
A new study has shed light on the way in which faith strengthens families, helping them stay together in the face of adversity and providing a foundation for an ongoing source of hope in future life.
Australian churches called to change or die
Over 600 pastors and church leaders were presented with a challenging picture of what the future may hold when Exponential Australia used their inaugural national conference to release the findings of a study commissioned from NCLS Research.
King meets Archbishop and faith leaders
"Today's visit by the King was a wonderful encouragement to remain united in partnership and friendship â as many people of faith are doing across the country."
Lib Dem peer's bill seeks disestablishment of Church of England
Liberal Democrat peer Lord Scriven said that his bill on disestablishment was "long overdue" and that the Church of England's current status was "a historic quirk".
Church of England has 'arrogantly' rejected authority of Scripture
Orthodox Anglicans have condemned the decision of the Church of England's parliamentary body to continue on the path to introducing same-sex blessings.
Anti-Christian hate crimes on the rise in Europe
There has been a "strong" increase in the number of anti-Christian hate crimes taking place across Europe, with particular concern expressed about the treatment of Christians in the UK.
Muslim-turned-atheist rights activist Ayaan Hirsi Ali says she is now a Christian
Hirsi Ali critiques atheism for leaving a "God hole," which she believes has led to the rise of irrational ideologies and the erosion of Western values.