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20 injured in Palm Sunday suicide bomb attack on church

At least 20 people have been injured after a suicide bomb attack on a church in Indonesia on Palm Sunday.

MPs warned over dangers of DIY abortions

A large number of cross-party MPs and Peers this week attended a webinar hosted by the All-Party Parliamentary Pro-Life Group (APPG) on how DIY home abortion is putting women at risk.

Justin Bieber visits prison with a pastor

Justin Bieber seems to be as committed as ever to making the world a better place after visiting a prison recently along with a pastor.

A prayer for when we have lost our way again

The following prayer by bestselling Nigerian-American author and speaker Enuma Okoro appears in A Rhythm of Prayer, the new prayer book curated by writer Sarah Bessey for all those feeling overworked, burnt out and in need of the peace and hope of God

Scripture Union strongly criticised over John Smyth abuse failures

Scripture Union could have done more to protect young people from abuser John Smyth, an independent review has found.

Churches and Christian charities in joint call to Government on gambling harms

Churches and Christian charities are calling on the Government to take more action to prevent harms caused by gambling.

Cardinal pleas for peace as military clampdown in Myanmar intensifies

The leader of the Catholic Church in Myanmar has appealed to protesters to refrain from violence amid an increasingly brutal military crackdown.

With Islamist extremism going unchecked, Christians are facing rising persecution in Bangladesh

The warning came as the country marks 50 years of independence.

Christian baker Jack Phillips back in court over gender transition cake

Colorado baker Jack Phillips was back in court Monday in a lawsuit brought by a transgender activist attorney who alleges Phillips violated state law by refusing to make a cake celebrating a gender transition.

Prime Minister thanks Christians for 'selfless stoicism' during pandemic

Boris Johnson has said a "great big thank you" to Christians for the way in which they have served their communities throughout the pandemic.

Scottish church leaders overjoyed as judge rules church ban 'unlawful'

Church leaders in Scotland are celebrating after a judge ruled that the Scottish Government acted unconstitutionally by making in-person services a criminal offence during the lockdown.

Government must reverse 'reckless' DIY abortion policy, says pro-life coalition

An unprecedented coalition of pro-life groups has come together to call on the Government to end DIY abortions.

Pastor John Hagee clarifies 'Jesus is the vaccine' comments; Confirms he will take COVID-19 vaccine

Senior pastor of Cornerstone Church in San Antonio, Texas, John Hagee, previously declared that Jesus Christ was the vaccine for COVID-19 when he was hospitalised with coronavirus. However, his ministry has now moved to clarify that he believes in both Jesus and medicine, and revealed he is taking a COVID vaccination.