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State Department officials report religious freedom woes, wins across the globe
The secretary of state and religious freedom ambassador also expressed concern about an increase in antisemitism and anti-Muslim hatred in many countries, including the United States.

Rick Warren announces successor ahead of retirement in September
Andy Wood will be taking over the reins of Rick Warren's California megachurch when he retires this September.

Most Americans do not think children should be allowed to choose 'preferred pronouns'
A majority of Americans believe allowing children to choose a "preferred pronoun" that does not correspond with their biological sex would only confuse them, according to a new poll.

Queen's 'constancy' and 'consistency' honoured at thanksgiving service
The Queen was today praised for her "staunch constancy and steadfast consistency" during a Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral.

Christian MP receives knighthood
Christian MP Stephen Timms has received a knighthood in the Queen's Birthday Honours List.

Most US Christians want to share their faith but don't know how - survey
Two thirds of Christians are not familiar with any "methods for telling others about Jesus", a survey by LifeWay Research reveals.

Exploring the Queen's faith through her own words
The LICC's Mark Greene pays tribute to the Queen and her Christian faith.

5 ways the Queen's life and faith inspires me
Whatever your opinion of the Royal Family, it is indisputable that the Queen's reign has been hallmarked by sacrifice and a servant heart.

The Queen: 'one lovely, gracious, young figure dedicated to God's service and to ours'
As people, churches and communities in the UK and around the world prepare to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, a message written by the then Archbishop of Canterbury shortly before her Coronation resounds through the decades.

Churches and cathedrals celebrate Queen's Platinum Jubilee with over 1,000 events
Church of England churches and cathedrals are getting ready to welcome thousands of people to events marking the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

Latest Scottish abortion figures are a 'national tragedy'
New figures released by Public Health Scotland (PHS) reveal that there were 13,758 abortions in the country in 2021.

False blasphemy accusations and the ordeal for those left behind
Even an unproven accusation of blasphemy can bring devastation to a family in Pakistan. Victims suffer in prison while their loved ones are forced into hiding. UK-based Release International visited two Christian women whose husbands have been jailed to find out about the impact on their lives.

The Bible's word of caution against nostalgia
We can learn a lot from the Israelites' time in the wilderness.

Archbishop to miss Queen's Platinum Jubilee service due to Covid
The Archbishop of Canterbury has been forced to pull out of a service celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee after testing positive for Covid-19.

Women and children among dozens killed in Pentecostal church stampede
At least 31 people, including a pregnant woman and children, were killed in a stampede at an annual "Shop for Free" charity program organized by a Pentecostal church in southern Nigeria, according to a report.

Government should not U-turn on gambling reforms, says Christian charity
Christian charity CARE is urging the government not to water down planned reforms to gambling laws.