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Church leaders appeal for prayer after Russian invasion of Ukraine
Pope Francis spoke of the "great pain in my heart" as he declared 2 March - Ash Wednesday - a second day of prayer and fasting for Ukraine.
For clergy, Covid-19 has brought both burnout and breakthrough
Some say they are exhausted. Some are thinking about quitting. Others, while they are weary and the future is uncertain, say the pandemic has also brought opportunities for ministry and growth.
Justin Bieber's new tour offers incentives for fans to do good, support nonprofits
"We are excited to have this opportunity to connect with the Justin Bieber fan base," said Pastor Mike McBride, Live Free's national director.
Christian singer who won the Golden Buzzer from Simon Cowell dies of cancer aged 31
A talented Christian singer who captured hearts across America with her faith and courage in the face of terminal cancer has died aged 31.
Russia-Ukraine crisis threatens 'dark days' for Europe
The Bishop of Coventry has urged Britain to continue seeking diplomatic solutions to the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Be mindful of the most vulnerable, says CofE as restrictions lift
Bishop Sarah Mullally said that "there may be good reason" for individuals and local churches to continue taking some measures despite legal restrictions lifting.
U.S. announces sanctions on Russia, vows to 'go further' if Putin continues Ukraine 'invasion'
President Joe Biden has announced that sanctions to cut Russia off from Western financing will go into effect, promising to "go further" with measures if Russia continues what he called an "invasion" of Ukraine.
Hundreds of Catholic baptisms may be invalidated over incorrect 'formula'
Nearly two years before thousands of Catholics learned earlier this month that their baptisms were invalidated because their priest said the wrong word during baptisms, hundreds of Catholics baptized at the St. Anastasia Roman Catholic Church in Michigan learned their baptisms were also deemed invalid.
Pastor Greg Locke defends deliverance ministry that chased 6 suspected witches from church
Controversial Global Vision Bible Church leader Greg Locke defended the deliverance ministry of his Tennessee congregation
Credibility of pastors waning as influence of Christianity loses cultural dominance: study
Fewer than half of American adults, including non-Christians, see pastors as "very reliable" when it comes to handling spiritual matters, and the share of pastors who believe the general public sees them that way is even lower, according to newly published data from Barna Research.
Archbishop plants tree as part of Queen's Green Canopy
The Archbishop of Canterbury has planted a tree in the grounds of his official residence, Lambeth Palace, as part of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
The night they came
Gulshan*, an Afghan Christian woman, recalls the agonising moments when her family realised the Taliban had taken over Kabul. She spoke with the partners of the Christian anti-persecution charity Open Doors.
What did your church learn during lockdown?
What did we learn in the almost 24 months since the pandemic became part of our everyday lives?
I'm finally reading the Bible from cover to cover
I have a confession to make. It's a little embarrassing and some of you may think of me differently. I've been working up the courage, so here it goes. I have never read the Bible cover-to-cover.
Letting go of the need to control
What's more freeing than knowing that you're not in control?
Legalising euthanasia linked to increase in overall suicide rate - study
That was the finding of a peer-reviewed study by the Anscombe Bioethics Centre.