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Winchester College apologises for John Smyth failures
Winchester College has apologised to victims of "terrible" abuse by the late Christian QC, John Smyth.

Children among 29 killed in stampede at Christian revival
At least 29 people were killed, including 11 children, at a stampede during an all-night crusade in Liberia on Wednesday.

Strong support among young people for ban on abortions after heartbeat detected
A new poll released ahead of the annual March for Life reveals that most young Americans support efforts to ban abortions after a baby's heartbeat can be detected.

The Church has a 'significant' abortion issue
A new study has found that a sizeable number of Christian men have been involved in an abortion decision.

UK MPs concerned for Finnish Christian politician on trial for sexuality beliefs
Three Christian MPs have launched a motion in the House of Commons in support of Päivi Räsänen, the Finnish politician facing trial next week for her belief in traditional marriage.

Afghanistan replaces North Korea as most dangerous place to be a Christian
Afghanistan has topped the Open Doors 2022 World Watch List of the 50 countries where Christians face the worst persecution.

Roads to hope: how a simple van is providing safer education in Nigeria
Conflict in Nigeria has displaced thousands of children, and terrorist groups in northern and central states continue to target schools.

Taliban 2.0 aren't so different from the first regime, after all
The Taliban are again ruling through fear and draconian rules.

Federal appeals court keeps Texas abortion ban in place
A federal appeals court has kept Texas' heartbeat abortion ban in place and sent the lawsuit against the legislation to the Republican-controlled state supreme court, a move celebrated by pro-life activists and opposed by abortion-rights proponents.

Are we giants of grace or giants of judgement?
It's easy to be judgemental of other Christians and other churches, especially when you don't know them.

When God doesn't take you out of the storm
Everybody on this earth faces challenges or difficulties at some point of their lives. No one is immune from trauma or suffering. But as Christians, how do we cope when things go wrong?

Pastors among 9 Christians arrested, charged with 'illegal' conversions in India: watchdog
Police in India's central state of Madhya Pradesh arrested nine Christians, including two pastors, on false charges of illegal conversion under the state's controversial "anti-conversion" law, a Christian persecution watchdog organization reports.

Bishop speaks out against government plans to abolish BBC licence fee
A leading Church of England bishop has spoken out about government plans to abolish the BBC licence fee â and praised the Corporation's role in developing greater understanding of religion.

Pastor goes to court over tweet opposing LGBTQ Pride events
A Christian pastor has claimed he was hounded out of his job as a school caretaker over a tweet in which he said Christians and children should not attend LGBTQ pride events.

As rabbi was held hostage, his interfaith clergy colleagues gathered to help end the standoff
The congregation's rabbi is particularly well connected to the larger interfaith community and on good terms with many Muslim leaders.

School district defends decision to allow After School Satan Club at elementary school
An Illinois school district is defending an elementary school after it received criticism from parents for handing out flyers promoting a controversial After-School Satan Club for students in the first through fifth grades sponsored by the Satanic Temple.