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US: Giving to larger churches dropped last year, even as charitable donations rose
US: Giving to larger churches dropped last year, even as charitable donations rose

Churches with budgets under $2 million saw giving go down by 8%, while those with budgets of more than $20 million saw giving go down by 2.5%.

NI pro-lifers disappointed by UK Supreme Court ruling on abortion clinic buffer zones
NI pro-lifers disappointed by UK Supreme Court ruling on abortion clinic buffer zones

Pro-life campaigners have expressed their disappointment after a ruling by the UK Supreme Court upheld exclusion zones around abortion facilities in Northern Ireland.

The power of a teapot life
The power of a teapot life

As important as it is to have love flowing into us, it is also important to let it flow out.

England star Saka praised after talking about his Christian faith in Qatar
England star Saka praised after talking about his Christian faith in Qatar

England ace Bukayo Saka has been commended for talking openly about his Christian faith and reading the Bible during the World Cup in Qatar.

Stephen Sizer engaged in 'conduct unbecoming' and antisemitic activity, Church tribunal rules
Stephen Sizer engaged in 'conduct unbecoming' and antisemitic activity, Church tribunal rules

Prominent evangelical, Rev Dr Stephen Sizer, engaged in antisemitic activity and "conduct unbecoming" of an ordained minister, a Church of England tribunal has ruled.

Moral debates over abortion, gay marriage are being \'weaponized in culture wars\', says former Archbishop of Canterbury
Moral debates over abortion, gay marriage are being 'weaponized in culture wars', says former Archbishop of Canterbury

Moral debates on issues such as same-sex marriage and abortion "have become weaponized in the current culture wars," wherein any opposing view is seen as "monstrous and oppressive," former Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, has warned.

Church of England attendance well below pre-pandemic levels
Church of England attendance well below pre-pandemic levels

Church of England churches saw a significant rise in weekly attendance in 2021 but figures remain far lower than before the pandemic, according to new statistics released on Tuesday.

India, Nigeria should be included in US Countries of Particular Concern, says Christian group
India, Nigeria should be included in US Countries of Particular Concern, says Christian group

"The governments of both countries fail continually and manifestly to protect vulnerable religious or belief communities."

Baptist leader arrested in Myanmar
Baptist leader arrested in Myanmar

Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) is calling for the immediate release of the former president of the Kachin Baptist Convention in Myanmar.

Afghan Christians in danger from the Taliban helped to flee
Afghan Christians in danger from the Taliban helped to flee

Christians in Afghanistan are fleeing for their lives under cover of darkness as the Taliban continues its intense persecution of religious minorities.

Mission Aviation Fellowship asks for prayers for pilot and volunteers held in Mozambique
Mission Aviation Fellowship asks for prayers for pilot and volunteers held in Mozambique

The U.S.-based ministry Mission Aviation Fellowship is urging Christians to pray for the release and safety of one of its pilots, Ryan Koher, and two South African volunteers who have been detained for nearly a month in Mozambique on suspicion of supporting insurgent activity.

Christian house burnt down by Muslim extremists in Uganda
Christian house burnt down by Muslim extremists in Uganda

Muslim extremists burned down a house where a cell fellowship was meeting in eastern Uganda, a week after Muslims in another area caned two converts, sources said.

Megachurch pastor Matt Chandler returns from 3-month absence over inappropriate messages
Megachurch pastor Matt Chandler returns from 3-month absence over inappropriate messages

Texas megachurch Pastor Matt Chandler was to return to the pulpit on Sunday, about three months after taking a leave of absence from his role as teaching pastor due to inappropriate social media messages with a woman who is not his wife.

Church of England's Christmas film invites people to celebrate birth of Jesus
Church of England's Christmas film invites people to celebrate birth of Jesus

After years of uncertainty, restrictions and lockdowns in the pandemic, Church of England churches across the country are getting ready to welcome people through their doors this Christmas and a new video has been launched with the message that everyone is invited.

Archbishop of Canterbury makes poignant visit to mass grave in Ukraine
Archbishop of Canterbury makes poignant visit to mass grave in Ukraine

The Archbishop of Canterbury says he has been struck by the "magnitude of evil" unleashed in Ukraine after paying a sombre visit to a mass grave in the war-ravaged country. 

Johnny Cash's Christian faith was 'everything', says son
Johnny Cash's Christian faith was 'everything', says son

"His faith was what was important to him, and it's the truth," said John Carter-Cash.