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Bishop of Oxford won't be stepping down over abuse review findings
Bishop of Oxford won't be stepping down over abuse review findings

A spokesman for the Bishop of Oxford says he has no plans to step down after he was criticised in a review over his handling of abuse allegations.

Saddleback Church appeals Southern Baptist Convention ouster over woman pastor
Saddleback Church appeals Southern Baptist Convention ouster over woman pastor

It is one of three churches appealing decisions recently made by the denomination's Executive Committee to remove eight congregations from official affiliation.

Poll: Religious attendance is shrinking but those who remain are happy
Poll: Religious attendance is shrinking but those who remain are happy

In the PRRI study, 57% of Americans say they seldom or never attend religious services. Among those who do, 89% said they were proud to be associated with their congregation.

Archbishop of Canterbury responds to Mike Pilavachi investigation
Archbishop of Canterbury responds to Mike Pilavachi investigation

The Archbishop of Canterbury has called the investigation into Mike Pilavachi "profoundly painful" and said that he is praying for all affected.

Christian widow accused of blasphemy released on bail
Christian widow accused of blasphemy released on bail

A court in Pakistan on Saturday released on bail a Christian woman charged under a blasphemy statute that calls for life in prison, her attorney said.

Sudan\'s increased fighting empties Christian clerics from the capital Khartoum
Sudan's increased fighting empties Christian clerics from the capital Khartoum

The brewing civil war in the country has convinced Christians and their leaders to leave the capital en masse, with many fleeing across the border to South Sudan.

Tim Keller's wife requests prayers as pastor faces 'complications' from cancer treatment
Tim Keller's wife requests prayers as pastor faces 'complications' from cancer treatment

Kathy Keller, the wife of pastor and author Tim Keller, has requested prayers for her husband after he suffered "complications" from his cancer treatment.

Rick Warren appointed first chancellor of Spurgeon's College
Rick Warren appointed first chancellor of Spurgeon's College

Purpose Driven Life author Rick Warren has been installed as the first-ever chancellor of Spurgeon's College in London.

Zelensky meets Pope at Vatican
Zelensky meets Pope at Vatican

The Pope and Ukrainian President Volodymir Zelensky met at the Vatican on Saturday.

Justin Welby fined for speeding
Justin Welby fined for speeding

The Archbishop of Canterbury has been fined more than £500 for speeding in London.

Christian teacher who challenged school's trans policy takes legal action after losing job
Christian teacher who challenged school's trans policy takes legal action after losing job

A Christian teacher is taking legal action after she lost her job following a dispute over the local council and school's transgender policy.

Religion on TV facing major threat
Religion on TV facing major threat

Just days after millions of people around the world watched the Coronation of King Charles III from Westminster Abbey, the future place of religious programming on UK TV channels is under threat.

Former Archbishop of York told to step back from ministry
Former Archbishop of York told to step back from ministry

The former Archbishop of York has been ordered to step back from active ministry over his response to a review into the Church of England's handling of abuse allegations.

How a South African orphan's faith in God gave him the strength to graduate from medical school
How a South African orphan's faith in God gave him the strength to graduate from medical school

Sithembiso Madlala credits God with helping him to fulfil his dream of becoming a doctor, despite so much pain and hardship in his life.

Church of England apologises to abuse victim after review finds failings
Church of England apologises to abuse victim after review finds failings

The Church of England has said it is "truly sorry" for abuse suffered at the hands of a priest after a review concluded that senior clergy failed to take appropriate action when it was brought to their attention.

Why a lion?
Why a lion?

Jesus is not just a gentle lamb, as he is often depicted in art and literature, but also the powerful and mighty ruler who can overcome any obstacle or challenge.