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A pastor's unwavering faith amidst persecution in Uttar Pradesh
A pastor's unwavering faith amidst persecution in Uttar Pradesh

"The most they can do is put us in jail, what else can they do?"

Archbishop joins faith leaders in condemning rise in antisemitic incidents amid Israel-Hamas war
Archbishop joins faith leaders in condemning rise in antisemitic incidents amid Israel-Hamas war

UK faith leaders, including the Archbishop of Canterbury, have made a joint appeal for unity among Britain's faith communities amid the Israel-Gaza conflict.

Max Lucado on how Christians should respond to global conflict
Max Lucado on how Christians should respond to global conflict

Pastor and bestselling author Max Lucado says global conflict is a "signal of the coming end of this age".

Hospitals in Gaza are 'facing catastrophe', says Archbishop
Hospitals in Gaza are 'facing catastrophe', says Archbishop

The Archbishop of Canterbury has called on Israel to reverse an order for Gaza hospitals to be evacuated.

New award honors Tim Keller and Sister Norma Pimentel for civic renewal
New award honors Tim Keller and Sister Norma Pimentel for civic renewal

A new group plans to honor the Rev. Timothy Keller, an evangelical Christian theologian who died earlier this year, and Catholic nun Sister Norma Pimentel, known for her work with migrants.

Indi Gregory: Judge rules to remove life support from 7-month-old baby against parents' wishes
Indi Gregory: Judge rules to remove life support from 7-month-old baby against parents' wishes

A High Court judge in the United Kingdom has ruled to remove life support from a 7-month-old baby, a decision that contradicts her parents' desire to keep their daughter alive.

Johnnie Moore tells EU to 'give Israel all the support it needs now'
Johnnie Moore tells EU to 'give Israel all the support it needs now'

American Evangelical leader the Rev Johnnie Moore is calling on the European Union to step up its support for Israel following the attacks which he said "materially involved" Iran.

Pray and weep for Israel
Pray and weep for Israel

there are some basic principles we should all be able to put into practice when we reflect and comment on these issues.

Officials vow to withdraw permit for Christian school in Indonesia
Officials vow to withdraw permit for Christian school in Indonesia

Bowing to pressure from Islamic protestors, local officials in South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia have vowed to withdraw permission that had been granted to build a Christian school, sources said.

In new letter, US evangelical leaders support Israel\'s right to self-defense
In new letter, US evangelical leaders support Israel's right to self-defense

Southern Baptists and other evangelical leaders call on policymakers to protect the lives of innocents and say Hamas is the enemy, not Palestinians.

Fears for hundreds of escapees sent back to North Korea
Fears for hundreds of escapees sent back to North Korea

A Christian human rights group is concerned for the welfare of hundreds of escapees forcibly repatriated from China to North Korea.

New chapter for historic church with ties to Mary Queen of Scots and King James I
New chapter for historic church with ties to Mary Queen of Scots and King James I

The fascinating story of a medieval church in the heart of Scotland with ties to Mary Queen of Scots, King James VI of Scotland and I of England, and John Knox is being brought to life thanks to a new partnership with the local district.

Orthodox ordinands plead with bishops to prevent fracture of the Church
Orthodox ordinands plead with bishops to prevent fracture of the Church

The debate in the Church of England about the introduction of prayers of blessing for same-sex couples, known as Prayers of Love and Faith (PLF), took an ironic turn this week.

Study links online church attendance to increased Bible engagement
Study links online church attendance to increased Bible engagement

Americans who attend church services online may be more likely to read the Bible at least once a week than those who go to in-person services, according to the findings of a survey.

Report highlights deteriorating religious freedom conditions in India
Report highlights deteriorating religious freedom conditions in India

The focal point of concern is the surge in anti-conversion laws.

Orthodox Anglicans grieved over 'disastrous decision' to commend same-sex blessings
Orthodox Anglicans grieved over 'disastrous decision' to commend same-sex blessings

Orthodox Anglicans have voiced dismay over Monday's decision by the House of Bishops in the Church of England to agree in principle to commending Prayers of Love and Faith for same-sex couples.