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Church's abuse support scheme risks 'repeated re-traumatisation' of victims
Church's abuse support scheme risks 'repeated re-traumatisation' of victims

A report has criticised a scheme set up by the Church of England to provide financial support to survivors of clergy abuse.

India: several injured in attack on church
India: several injured in attack on church

There have been calls for a thorough investigation after a church in India's Punjab province was attacked last month.

Young Christians to share the Gospel all around Europe this summer
Young Christians to share the Gospel all around Europe this summer

Young Christians are being invited to share their faith across Europe as part of a one-of-its-kind evangelistic project this summer.

'The Chosen' director addresses Pride flag row
'The Chosen' director addresses Pride flag row

Amid reports over the appearance of an LGBT pride flag on the set of the Christian series "The Chosen," creator and director Dallas Jenkins says he is willing to hire individuals who do not share his spiritual views and doesn't enact tight restrictions on how they can express themselves.

Education Secretary appoints advisory panel to ensure age-appropriate RSE lessons
Education Secretary appoints advisory panel to ensure age-appropriate RSE lessons

A new independent advisory panel is being set up by Education Secretary Gillian Keegan to ensure that the content of controversial Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSE) lessons are age-appropriate.

Pastor, wife among 43 Christians killed in central Nigeria
Pastor, wife among 43 Christians killed in central Nigeria

Fulani herdsmen killed a church pastor, his wife and 41 other people in an attack last month on two predominantly Christian villages in Nasarawa state, Nigeria, sources said.

Poll reveals public opposition to ban on talking therapy for sexuality or gender identity issues
Poll reveals public opposition to ban on talking therapy for sexuality or gender identity issues

Most of the British public believe that individuals struggling with sexuality, sexual issues or gender identity should be free to seek professional help in the form of talking therapy, a new poll has found.

Yorkshire cathedrals to welcome cyclists on 'pedal pilgrimage'
Yorkshire cathedrals to welcome cyclists on 'pedal pilgrimage'

Keen cyclist Shaun Cutler spearheaded the initiative to aid people out of lockdown and support physical and mental wellbeing.

Ancient Hebrew Bible sells for over $38m
Ancient Hebrew Bible sells for over $38m

An auction house has sold the earliest and most complete Hebrew Bible in the world for a staggering $38.1.

Sentamu resigns as Christian Aid Chair
Sentamu resigns as Christian Aid Chair

Lord Sentamu has resigned as Chair and Trustee of Christian Aid after being recently criticised over his handling of historic abuse claims while he was Archbishop of York.

Abortions reached record levels in Scotland last year
Abortions reached record levels in Scotland last year

The latest data reveals that there were 16,584 terminations in 2022, a 19% increase on the previous year.

Christian in Pakistan sentenced to death under blasphemy law
Christian in Pakistan sentenced to death under blasphemy law

A court in Bahawalpur, Pakistan on Tuesday handed the death penalty to a 22-year-old Christian on an unsubstantiated conviction under the country's blasphemy laws, sources said.

US Episcopal leader Bishop Michael Curry temporarily hospitalised
US Episcopal leader Bishop Michael Curry temporarily hospitalised

Bishop Curry was treated at a hospital in Raleigh, North Carolina, for internal bleeding and an irregular heartbeat.

Jill Dillard says she didn't make any money from '19 Kids and Counting'
Jill Dillard says she didn't make any money from '19 Kids and Counting'

The couple have appeared together in a new documentary, Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets, a four-part series premiering on Amazon Prime on Friday.

Archbishop of Uganda welcomes tough anti-homosexuality laws but not death penalty
Archbishop of Uganda welcomes tough anti-homosexuality laws but not death penalty

The Archbishop of Uganda has welcomed the passing of stringent new laws against homosexuality in his country but says those found guilty should be given life imprisonment instead of the death penalty.

It is Well with My Soul: a new musical
It is Well with My Soul: a new musical

A new musical sets out to tell the story of those behind this beautiful and timeless hymn.