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White evangelicals more likely than other religious groups to oppose abortion
The only religious group that overwhelmingly opposes abortion is white evangelicals, 73% of whom say abortion should be illegal.

Florida church breaks with Hillsong after scandals
A Florida megachurch has ended its affiliation with Hillsong Church in the wake of multiple scandals, including most recently the resignation of the denomination's founding pastor, Brian Houston.

Pro-life group warns against introducing abortion clinic buffer zones in Scotland
Pro-lifers have warned that the imposition of buffer zones across Scotland will prevent vulnerable women from accessing vital support and information about alternatives to abortion.

EU reportedly mulling sanctions on Patriarch Kirill
On Tuesday, Patriarch Kirill denied that Russia's actions in Ukraine amounted to an invasion, insisting 'Russia has never attacked anyone.'

More pastors say they have considered quitting, cite stress, loneliness and politics: study
Driven to despair by stress, loneliness, political divisions and other worries like their church being in decline, more pastors now say they considered quitting their jobs compared to a year ago, new data released by the Barna Group show.

Lent in 50 moments
Lent is never easy; but it is more than just giving up sweets again.

European Parliament criticised over 'hostile' report on persecution of religious minorities
The European Parliament has been challenged over a new report on the persecution of religious minorities that criticises religion as "an important driver of conflict worldwide".

Ukrainian women and girls are fearful of human trafficking, says charity leader
Women and young girls fleeing fighting in Ukraine are afraid of falling victim to human trafficking, a Christian charity leader has warned.

The odd comfort of Ecclesiastes
Regardless of what tomorrow holds, we can always hope in God.

What I learned from a friendship that had grown cold
Why should I take all of the blame for our relationship breaking down? They were equally responsible for this! Therein lay the seeds of the fall again â blame shifting, rather than owning my own negligence.

Liverpool's regional mayor wants Franklin Graham bus ads removed for being 'hate speech'
Steve Rotheram called Graham a "known hate preacher".

Pope Francis says NATO, 'barking at Russia's door,' shares blame for Ukraine
In an interview with Il Corriere della Sera, the pope said he hopes to visit Moscow and meet President Vladimir Putin.

Hit worship songs have a much shorter shelf life than before - study
Hit songs are here today and gone tomorrow.

Alpha leadership conference encourages Christians to put Jesus before celebrity
"It's good to have friends and role models but ultimately only Jesus is a secure model. Jesus is ultimately the only leader."

Leaked document says US Supreme Court will overturn Roe v Wade
The United States Supreme Court is poised to overturn the controversial 1973 decision Roe v. Wade, according to a draft opinion leaked to the public by Politico.

Palestinian farmer discovers artefact linked to Canaanites from the Bible's Old Testament
A Palestinian farmer has discovered the head of a 4,500-year-old statue of Anat, an idol of the ancient people God ordered the Israelites to drive out of the Promised Land for breaking His commandments and worshipping false gods.