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Myanmar church bombed just weeks after becoming cathedral
A newly designated Catholic cathedral has been bombed by the ruling military regime in Myanmar.
What are the four loves in the New Testament?
The English word love covers many meanings, but in Greek we find concepts often known as 'the Four Loves'. This is the story ...
ESV Bible update includes 68 word edits, reverts Genesis 3:16 translation to 2001 wording
The English Standard Version (ESV) Bible is undergoing its first text update in nearly a decade, with revisions to 36 passages across 42 verses, the ESV Translation Oversight Committee announced.
Most Brits see role for faith-based organisations in addressing social problems - study
A majority of Brits believe that faith-based organisations have a valuable role to play in tackling critical social issues, new research has found.
Lent campaign encourages people to give back, not just give up
This Lent season, Christian charity Stewardship is relaunching its generosity challenge, 40acts, in partnership with Gospel Entrepreneurs, The Way UK, and Sanctuary Foundation.
What should we make of celebrity conversions?
From Bob Dylan to Kanye West, the fate of many celebrity converts to the faith demonstrates that the Church needs less idolatry, more grace, and more than a pinch of salt.
Christian men's magazine Sorted goes digital in bid to increase outreach
Sorted magazine, long celebrated as "the world's most wholesome men's magazine", has announced its transition to a digital-only format.
'We are not guests in this land' â diary of a Syrian Christian
Amid the celebrations, the fear lingers alongside the surreal happiness.
Victory at last for Kristie Higgs, Christian teacher fired over Facebook posts
In a "groundbreaking" judgment, the Court of Appeal has reversed a ruling that defended the sacking of a Christian school assistant over beliefs she expressed in private Facebook posts.
Church of England General Synod backs safeguarding reforms
The General Synod has voted to transfer most of the Church of England's national safeguarding staff to a new independent body while keeping diocesan and cathedral safeguarding officers as church employees.
Christmas was the deadliest time for Christians in Nigeria
Christmas in Nigeria, far from being a time in which the arrival of the Prince of Peace could be welcomed, turned out to be the deadliest and most violent month of the year for the country's persecuted Christians.
Christian group calls for investigation into OnlyFans
Christian charity CARE has called for an investigation into OnlyFans, following allegations that the streaming platform hosts criminal content, including child pornography, and is exploited by human traffickers.
Removal of High Court safeguard from assisted suicide bill 'deeply worrying', say opponents
Campaigners opposed to the legalisation of assisted suicide have strongly criticised the removal of a High Court safeguard from Kim Leadbeater's draft legislation.
Church of England repents for safeguarding failures
There was a sense in the chamber that the Church of England has finally recognised the seriousness of the harm that has been done to those whose cries for help have been ignored.
Pro-life volunteer moved on by police after praying silently, says lawyer
A pro-life volunteer was told to leave an abortion clinic buffer zone in the West Midlands after praying silently, her lawyer has said.
Could older people hold the key to church growth?
New research is highlighting the wide range of activities that churches are offering to older people â and the growing opportunities to present the Christian gospel.