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Bishop of Bristol announces retirement
The Rt Rev Vivienne Faull has announced she will step down as Bishop of Bristol in September of this year, describing her seven years in the role as a "beautiful coda" to her long ministry.

Why Trump has delighted pro-lifers across the world: the President's rapid series of measures to limit abortion
Pro-life groups across the world have been celebrating during the first days of the second presidency of Donald Trump after a number of significant victories to the cause of the unborn in the US.

Donald Trump pledges to end anti-Christian bias
Donald Trump has said that he will be creating a White House task force charged with destroying anti-Christian bias within the federal government.

Committed churchgoers give 5 times more to charity
A report published by Christian charity Stewardship has suggested that regular churchgoers in Britain give nearly five times as much to charity per month than the average person.

The face of Thomas Aquinas revealed after 750 years - and the mystery of his death solved
For the first time in 750 years, the face of St Thomas Aquinas has been reconstructed using forensic science, offering a glimpse of the man whose teachings have shaped Catholic thought for centuries.

Rediscovering the power of prayer
As Christians, nurturing our spiritual lives through regular communication with God is essential.

Bid to stop Archbishop of York addressing Synod fails
Efforts have been made, however, to prevent Archbishop Stephen Cottrell speaking at the forthcoming Synod.

Christians in Pakistan are also the victims of 'rape gangs'
Many cases involve rape, gang rape and conditions resembling slavery. As in England, the authorities cannot always be relied upon to assist victims or their families.

Prison Fellowship sees change with targeted approach
Prison Fellowship International (PFI) has introduced what it believes is a groundbreaking approach to ministering to prisoners that achieves both the salvation of souls and a drop in re-offending.

Prayer app Hallow may be banned in the EU due to 'over-regulation' of religious apps - founder
Hallow may no longer be allowed in the EU, Alex Jones, CEO and co-founder of the Christian prayer app, announced on X, due to an "over-regulation" targeting all religious apps.

The angel with the bushy beard
Major Dudley John Gardiner was a giant of a man and a dedicated and much-loved quartermaster for the poor and needy in India.

Christians fear for their future in post-Assad Syria
When Bashar al-Assad was overthrown by Islamist rebels in Syria in December after 14 years of civil war, there were concerns as to what this might mean for the Christian community in the troubled state.

Mark Wahlberg says 'everything derives' from prayer, faith and seeking purpose-filled life
Mark Wahlberg's latest project, the Mel Gibson-directed "Flight Risk," is an adrenaline-fuelled thriller that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats behind the high-stakes action and intense performances. Faith remains at the centre of the actor's life and career even as he takes on the challenge of playing the villain.
Exodus and how small steps can transform the world
Hebrew scholar and Jewish academic Irene Lancaster reflects on challenges experienced by European Jews 80 years on from the liberation of Auschwitz.
EU issues warning to Pakistan about human rights
Pakistan's preferential trade status could be jeopardized if it does not address human rights concerns, including controversial blasphemy laws, forced marriages/conversions of minority girls and freedom of religion, a European Union (EU) delegation said on Friday.

Mission Aviation Fellowship pays tribute to co-founder who has died aged 103
"His drive was humanitarian, providing hope and relieving human suffering."