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Archaeologists find evidence of red dye mentioned 25 times in Bible
Archaeologists find evidence of red dye mentioned 25 times in Bible

Fresh colour has been added to the black-and-white text of the Scriptures thanks to the combined efforts of researchers working together on an extensive project to identify dyes in archaeological textiles.

Church of England's new schools guidance is 'extremely concerning'
Church of England's new schools guidance is 'extremely concerning'

The Church of England's draft guidance on bullying has been criticised over its use of terminology on gender and sexuality.

Legalising assisted suicide would tell terminally ill and disabled 'their lives are worth less than others'
Legalising assisted suicide would tell terminally ill and disabled 'their lives are worth less than others'

An assisted suicide bill to be debated in Parliament this week will send a "dog whistle message" to the terminally ill and other vulnerable people "that their lives are worth less than others", a coalition of organisations has warned.

A bolt out of the blue\': 5 Christian leaders react to Biden dropping out of presidential race
A bolt out of the blue': 5 Christian leaders react to Biden dropping out of presidential race

"I encourage people to actually get clear on what you think, what you believe, right now. You don't need to broadcast it."

Church Army commissions seven new evangelists
Church Army commissions seven new evangelists

Seven new evangelists have been commissioned by Church Army to share the Gospel across the UK and Ireland.

Fire ravages Pastor Robert Jeffress' church
Fire ravages Pastor Robert Jeffress' church

Pastor Robert Jeffress said former President Donald Trump sent him a note after he was informed that the historic sanctuary of First Baptist Dallas was engulfed in flames.

What is the Great Commission and why is it important?
What is the Great Commission and why is it important?

Perhaps we should think of today's world as pre-Revival rather than post-Christian.

Ancient Christian building discovered in Bahrain
Ancient Christian building discovered in Bahrain

A newly discovered ancient structure sheds light on the historic roots of Christian communities in the Gulf region.

Four misunderstood works of classic literature with deep Christian meaning that are great for book clubs
Four misunderstood works of classic literature with deep Christian meaning that are great for book clubs

These books are great food for thought for the thinking Christian, and excellent subjects of discussion for a book club.

Special edition New Testament to be handed out during Olympics
Special edition New Testament to be handed out during Olympics

The French Bible Society has created a special edition of the New Testament to be distributed during the upcoming Olympics.

In Hiroshima, the Vatican joined religious leaders to change the narrative on AI
In Hiroshima, the Vatican joined religious leaders to change the narrative on AI

Meeting where one of two atomic bombs that ended World War II landed in Hiroshima, Japan, causing mass death and devastation, representatives from 11 diverse religious traditions gathered July 9-10 for a Vatican-sponsored event to address a latter-day technology also destined, many believe, to upend humanity: artificial intelligence.

Trump on assassination attempt: 'I had God on my side'
Trump on assassination attempt: 'I had God on my side'

Former President Donald Trump proclaimed that he had God on his side as he reflected on the assassination attempt that nearly took his life last weekend in a speech that also included a promise to keep men from competing in women's sports.

Victim of Trump rally shooting went to church every Sunday
Victim of Trump rally shooting went to church every Sunday

Corey Comperatore, the 50-year-old man from Butler, Pennsylvania, who was killed during an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a political rally, went to church every Sunday and loved his family and community, Gov. Josh Shapiro said at a press conference.

How the Bible is growing the faith of Iranian refugees
How the Bible is growing the faith of Iranian refugees

At a church in the south-west of England, a young Iranian receives an easy-to-read Bible in modern Persian. He can't believe it. 'If they see you holding a Bible like this in Iran,' he says, 'they kill you.'

Britain's pilgrimage routes retain their popularity
Britain's pilgrimage routes retain their popularity

To many, they might seem a historical curiosity more at home in the pages of classic literature like Chaucer's Canterbury Tales but, according to travel experts, pilgrimages are far from a thing of the past in the UK. Instead, new pilgrims are discovering the age-old attractions of the pilgrim trails to Canterbury and Holywell every day, and experiencing Britain in a whole new way.

A missionary in war-torn Chechnya: a powerful story of how God shows up when the world falls apart
A missionary in war-torn Chechnya: a powerful story of how God shows up when the world falls apart

Paula O'Keefe's early life was perhaps a foreshadow of what it was to become as an adult: demonstrations of God's love and power amidst great difficulties and trauma.