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Christians slain in attacks in Plateau state, Nigeria
Christians slain in attacks in Plateau state, Nigeria

Suspected Fulani herdsmen on Monday killed three Christians in an attack on a village in Plateau state, the latest of 11 killings in the area since early December, sources said.

Charity regulator investigates more charities linked to Barnabas Aid
Charity regulator investigates more charities linked to Barnabas Aid

The charity regulator has expanded its investigation into Barnabas Aid to include the activities of four charities that have links with the organisation.

What can the Church learn from Jimmy Carter?
What can the Church learn from Jimmy Carter?

As the United States mourns former President Jimmy Carter who died last month aged 100, church leaders are being challenged about the ministry they provide to seniors in their congregation and beyond.

Christian group backs calls for national inquiry into grooming gangs
Christian group backs calls for national inquiry into grooming gangs

Christian Concern has joined calls for a national inquiry into grooming gangs formed mainly of Pakistani Muslim men who targeted young white girls.

'Sadness' as churches and Christian school succumb to LA wildfires
'Sadness' as churches and Christian school succumb to LA wildfires

Churches and a Christian school have fallen victim to massive wildfires wreaking havoc across Los Angeles County.

Trump Bible gets new 'Inauguration Day Edition'
Trump Bible gets new 'Inauguration Day Edition'

A new ad urges supporters to buy a Bible commemorating Trump's return to the White House. The new edition of the God Bless the USA Bible features Trump's name on the cover and will be on sale until January 19.

Portrait of 'last Christian emperor' of Constantinople and Byzantine found in Greece
Portrait of 'last Christian emperor' of Constantinople and Byzantine found in Greece

Conservation work by an archaeologist has revealed a previously unknown portrait of the last emperor of Byzantine, Constantine XI Palaiologos.

India's Christians feel 'fear and anxiety' about 2025
India's Christians feel 'fear and anxiety' about 2025

Christians in India are fearful that persecution will continue to increase this year, a religious freedom organisation has said.

Pioneering Christian monument aims to chronicle world's answered prayers with 'Eternal Wall'
Pioneering Christian monument aims to chronicle world's answered prayers with 'Eternal Wall'

The Eternal Wall team is now making an urgent appeal to American Christians to contribute their own testimonies.

Christian group criticises government proposals targeting home-schooling parents
Christian group criticises government proposals targeting home-schooling parents

The Christian Institute has hit out at "intrusive and burdensome" proposals to force parents who educate their children at home to report their involvement in extracurricular activities including Sunday School.

Three members of family burned to death after accepting Christ
Three members of family burned to death after accepting Christ

A Muslim couple and their adult son who received Christ in November were burned to death on December 26 in eastern Uganda, sources said.

John MacArthur faces slow recovery after hospitalisation from surgeries
John MacArthur faces slow recovery after hospitalisation from surgeries

Grace Community Church Pastor John MacArthur has had a "slower than expected" recovery from three surgeries performed last year and is currently hospitalized, according to a recent update.

The story of George Fox and why you should know about him
The story of George Fox and why you should know about him

George Fox read and devoured the Bible, and he knew it thoroughly.

Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas in Bethlehem amid ongoing conflict
Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas in Bethlehem amid ongoing conflict

Orthodox Christians have gathered in Bethlehem this week, the city recognised as the birthplace of Jesus, to mark Christmas.

Justin Welby marks last day as Archbishop of Canterbury after resignation over John Smyth scandal
Justin Welby marks last day as Archbishop of Canterbury after resignation over John Smyth scandal

Justin Welby's tenure as Archbishop of Canterbury ends at midnight on Monday two months after his resignation over safeguarding failures in the Church of England.

Christian leaders unsure of future after meeting with new leader of Syria: 'We remain in limbo'
Christian leaders unsure of future after meeting with new leader of Syria: 'We remain in limbo'

Christian leaders in Syria meet with the country's new head of government but remain uncertain about its intentions, according to reports, which say no firm commitments emerged from the gathering, leaving the community uneasy about its role in a rapidly changing political landscape.