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European Court of Human Rights declares Russia's ban on Jehovah's Witnesses unlawful
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has handed down a landmark judgment condemning Russia's treatment of Jehovah's Witnesses (JW) .

Pakistani Christian jailed since March 2019 for blasphemy is granted bail
Stephen Masih was arrested on March 11, 2019 after a Muslim mob burst into his home in Imranpura Bedian village, Sialkot District, beat him and other family members and accused him of speaking ill of the prophet of Islam after overhearing an argument.

Churches and Christian groups are playing a major role in Scotland's drug addiction battle
A new report has revealed the crucial role being played by Christians and churches in tackling drug addiction across Scotland.

HOPE 23-24: Setting out on a national year of mission
Sensing a new openness to the gospel in the wake of the pandemic, Christian organisations are coming together for a united year of mission.

What we can learn when life takes us on unexpected detours
For some of us we know exactly where we want to be and what we want to do, or should be doing, but it seems a far way off and sometimes unreachable.

When we don't have all the answers
Admitting when we don't know or understand gives us a lot more room to look.

Trusting God in the times of exile and exodus
When we accept Jesus Christ into our lives, we are accepting God's invitation to depart from the old, comfortable and familiar lives we had and to follow him.

Ex-megachurch pastor Bruxy Cavey arrested for sexual assault
Nearly three months after he confessed to sexual misconduct and resigned as the primary teaching pastor of one of Canada's largest megachurches, police arrested and charged Bruxy Cavey with sexual assault.

First trans bishop in US Lutheran denomination resigns
The first trans-identified bishop in the history of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America has resigned amid allegations of racism and other issues.

Americans who believe abortion is 'morally acceptable' are a majority for the first time
A new poll from the nonpartisan polling firm Gallup finds that, for the first time, most Americans believe that legal abortion is "morally acceptable", even though an overwhelming majority oppose abortions in the third trimester of pregnancy and most oppose abortion in the second trimester.

Pro-abortion protesters crash Joel Osteen's Sunday service
Pro-abortion protesters stripped down to their underwear and shouted "Overturn Roe? Hell no!" as the megachurch pastor began his sermon.

What is God's way of answering prayer?
No matter what we pray for, the prayer will be answered in His way.

The transformation that comes from knowing Jesus
Why is it that becoming a Christian changes us so dramatically? Why do we feel the need to change at all?

Hate speech case re-opened against Christian MP in Finland
The case has been re-opened against a Christian MP in Finland who was found not guilty of hate speech earlier this year.

Plea for action after 50 killed in church massacre on Pentecost Sunday
Christian religious freedom charity Open Doors is pleading with Nigerian authorities to "break the cycle of violence" in the country after 50 people were killed in a massacre at a church on Pentecost Sunday.

Historic church in 16th century Ukrainian monastery burns to ground after shelling by Russian forces
A church within a 16th century Orthodox monastery complex has been burned to the ground after shelling by Russian artillery in eastern Ukraine, says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, but Russian media and supporters claim Ukrainian nationalists set it ablaze, as Moscow's ongoing invasion carries on for more than 100 days.