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Justin Welby called to repent over gay sex position

Gafcon leaders have called on the Archbishop of Canterbury to repent over his change of position on gay sex.

Silent prayer outside abortion clinics is 'not necessarily' a crime

People who pray silently outside abortion clinics may not necessarily be committing a crime, the Crown Prosecution Service has said.

What do the words of John Winthrop in 1630 have to do with the US elections in 2024?

Whatever the result in November, the words of 1630 continue to echo in the US of 2024.

Introduction of abortion clinic buffer zones 'tragic day for women'

The introduction of abortion clinic buffer zones across England and Wales has been branded a "tragic day for women".

Salvation Army calls for more support to tackle high number of alcohol-related deaths in Scotland

The Salvation Army has called for specialist support for alcoholics in Scotland after figures showed 1,277 people died from alcohol related deaths last year, 2023.

American missionary killed in Angola

Beau Shroyer, a pastor and former police officer from Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, who began working with his wife Jackie, and five children as missionaries in Lubango, Angola, for SIM USA, was "killed while serving Jesus" last Friday, months after his family raised concern at a local church about ongoing security issues they had at the mission. He was 44.

Magical encounters in Jerusalem

Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on some of Judaism's sacred traditions amidst current trials.

Local pantries feeding body and soul

"Pantries are all about dignity, choice and hope. They are a perfect fit for churches who want to cement their role in their community, and who want to help make change happen."

First Global Day of Prayer for Media: 'a remarkable success'

The first-ever Global Day of Prayer for Media is being hailed as "a remarkable success" and "a powerful 24-hour live prayer experience" after thousands of Christians around the world engaged in the event on Sunday.

Christian Concern's Andrea Williams warns South Korea not to go the same way as the UK

British lawyer Andrea Williams warned millions of South Koreans gathered for a worship service that the country might soon face devastating challenges similar to those that Western nations have encountered if it embraces legislation that paves the way for LGBT ideology to impact their daily lives.

Over 2 million Christians take part in worship service calling for 'restoration of holiness'

In the afternoon of Reformation Sunday, some 2.1 million Christians gathered for a joint worship service to "unite for repentance, revival and restoration of holiness in our society."

Christians join calls for Pakistan's suspension from Commonwealthy

A coalition of 17 international human rights organizations is demanding Pakistan be suspended from the Commonwealth of Nations due its blasphemy laws and other rights violations, but local activists said that could result in more hardship for religious minorities.

Christians highlighted in new British Library exhibition on the Middle Ages through the eyes of women

Among the items on display are an original signed letter from Joan of Arc to the citizens of Riom, penned in 1429 to request military aid, as well as the only surviving complete copy of The Revelations of Divine Love written by Julian of Norwich, the first work in English known to be authored by a woman.

What is Halloween and how do Christians respond to it?