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Evangelical leader casts doubt on some social distancing measures
Evangelical leader casts doubt on some social distancing measures

Thomas Bucher, General Secretary of the European Evangelical Alliance, said churches "should watch and pray to determine if we need to challenge certain official measures".

Death penalty undermines Jesus' redemptive work on the cross - Shane Claiborne
Death penalty undermines Jesus' redemptive work on the cross - Shane Claiborne

The activist said that Christians have been "obstacles" when it comes to the prevalence of gun violence and the death penalty in America, and that the Bible Belt should be re-branded as the "death belt".

70 churches granted legal status in Egypt
70 churches granted legal status in Egypt

After a government committee headed by Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly gave legal status to 70 churches this week, the number of Christian houses of worship legalized in the country has reached 1,638. However, the threat to churches in this Muslim-majority country remains.

Many Christians are praying more during coronavirus pandemic
Many Christians are praying more during coronavirus pandemic

Many Christians are praying more as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, new research by Barna has found.

'It's OK to not feel OK,' says Prince William during Church service for mental health
'It's OK to not feel OK,' says Prince William during Church service for mental health

The Duke of Cambridge urged people to "reach out" if they were struggling with their mental health in a heartfelt message shared during the Church of England's online worship service on Sunday.

Police investigating abortion of 28-week-old baby at home
Police investigating abortion of 28-week-old baby at home

Police are reportedly investigating the death of a baby terminated by its mother at home when she was 28 weeks pregnant.

Bishops join in criticism of Cummings amid calls to step down over lockdown travel
Bishops join in criticism of Cummings amid calls to step down over lockdown travel

Church of England bishops have added their voices to a string of criticism against Dominic Cummings after he allegedly breached self-isolation rules to travel to the north-east of England.

Francis Chan did not believe in miracles & healing, ridiculed prophecies & speaking in tongues
Francis Chan did not believe in miracles & healing, ridiculed prophecies & speaking in tongues

Francis Chan has admitted that he did not believe in healing and miracles until recently.

Economic crisis could put more people at risk from human trafficking gangs
Economic crisis could put more people at risk from human trafficking gangs

The Salvation Army has warned that economic hardship caused by the coronavirus crisis could leave even more people at risk from human trafficking gangs.

Christian group welcomes Bill to stop abortion for minor disabilities
Christian group welcomes Bill to stop abortion for minor disabilities

Christian advocacy group CARE has welcomed a new Bill aimed at ending abortion up to birth for treatable conditions like clubfoot or cleft lips.

Christian band Hawk Nelson singer declares 'I no longer believe in God'
Christian band Hawk Nelson singer declares 'I no longer believe in God'

Jon Steingard of Christian band Hawk Nelson has declared that he no longer believes in God.

Man sentenced to 26 years after abducting Christian girl and forcing her into Muslim marriage
Man sentenced to 26 years after abducting Christian girl and forcing her into Muslim marriage

A federal court in Nigeria sentenced a man to 26 years in prison after he abducted a Christian teenager from her home and forced her into an Islamic marriage in 2015.

Pro-lifers call for urgent debate on Northern Ireland abortion laws
Pro-lifers call for urgent debate on Northern Ireland abortion laws

Pro-lifers are calling on members of the Northern Ireland Assembly hold an urgent debate and vote on abortion law to show they reject abortion up to birth for Down's syndrome and other disabilities.

Respected Bible teacher and writer David Pawson dies aged 90
Respected Bible teacher and writer David Pawson dies aged 90

The evangelical minister, who was born in England in 1930, was a prolific writer and speaker, publishing dozens of books and hundreds of videos of his talks.

Christian camp to close for good after abuse scandal
Christian camp to close for good after abuse scandal

The Christian camp associated with John Smyth is to close this summer after a yearslong abuse scandal involving the late evangelical leader.

Trump declares churches are 'essential,' orders them to reopen: We need more prayer, not less
Trump declares churches are 'essential,' orders them to reopen: We need more prayer, not less

Donald Trump has declared that churches are "essential services" and ordered governors to allow places of worship to reopen.