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Gateway founder Robert Morris confesses to past 'inappropriate sexual behaviour'
Gateway founder Robert Morris confesses to past 'inappropriate sexual behaviour'

Robert Morris, founding pastor of Gateway Church in Southlake, Texas, which attracts an estimated 100,000 worshipers weekly, has confessed to "inappropriate sexual behaviour with a young lady" more than 35 years ago while he was a young pastor after a woman accused him of sexually abusing her over multiple years beginning when she was 12.

Thousands hear Franklin Graham preach in Birmingham
Thousands hear Franklin Graham preach in Birmingham

Over 8,000 people travelled from around the UK to hear Franklin Graham preach in Birmingham on Saturday night.

Turkey's highest court upholds expulsion of 9 foreign Christians for 'missionary activities'
Turkey's highest court upholds expulsion of 9 foreign Christians for 'missionary activities'

Turkey's Constitutional Court has confirmed the government's decision to expel nine foreign Christians for alleged "missionary activities," labeling them a national security risk.

Proposed religious discrimination laws proving unpopular in Australia
Proposed religious discrimination laws proving unpopular in Australia

There is a growing feeling with the party that it cannot afford to be drawn into "a fight with the churches"

Lib Dem manifesto 2024 pledges to enforce abortion buffer zones, assisted suicide vote and may make extreme changes to abortion laws
Lib Dem manifesto 2024 pledges to enforce abortion buffer zones, assisted suicide vote and may make extreme changes to abortion laws

The Liberal Democrats have pledged to enforce buffer zones around abortion clinics, ensure there is time for a vote on assisted suicide alongside appearing to support making extreme changes to abortion legislation.

Faith is the answer to America's problems, says Pence
Faith is the answer to America's problems, says Pence

Former Vice President Mike Pence addressed Southern Baptists at a luncheon event focused on public service where he criticized President Joe Biden, questioned the future of the Republican Party and upheld faith as the answer for the country's problems.

Vatican convenes astrophysicists to discuss black holes, quantum theory
Vatican convenes astrophysicists to discuss black holes, quantum theory

'We think we have put together a dream team,' said organizers of the event, which hopes to reconcile quantum theory and cosmology.

Auction of world's oldest Christian book nets millions
Auction of world's oldest Christian book nets millions

A Christian manuscript dating back to the 3rd century has been sold for just over £3m after going under the hammer at London auction house, Christie's.

'Dark day' for Scotland as MSPs vote for abortion clinic buffer zones
'Dark day' for Scotland as MSPs vote for abortion clinic buffer zones

A Bill to ban peaceful pro-life vigils, including prayer and offers of help, outside abortion clinics was passed overwhelmingly by Scottish parliamentarians on Wednesday evening.

Parties called on to champion marriage
Parties called on to champion marriage

The parties competing for votes in the upcoming General Election are being called upon to support marriage.

Assemblies of God pastor\'s wife, 3 others killed \'in cold blood\'
Assemblies of God pastor's wife, 3 others killed 'in cold blood'

Suspected Fulani herdsmen killed a pastor, his wife and three other Christians at about midnight on June 2 in Plateau state, central Nigeria, sources said.

Christianity 'under attack' in the UK - report
Christianity 'under attack' in the UK - report

Christianity is being "marginalised" in the UK and those who profess the Christian faith are "regarded with contempt", a new report has warned.

Tony Evans steps away from ministry over past sin
Tony Evans steps away from ministry over past sin

Tony Evans has announced he is stepping away from ministry for a time of "spiritual healing and restoration" after saying he had previously fallen short of the standards expected of a pastor.

Unique experiences go under the hammer for National Churches Trust
Unique experiences go under the hammer for National Churches Trust

A private tour personally led by a peripatetic Python and a behind-the-scenes, all-access experience that will let you sit in on a live broadcast out of the Classic FM studios in London's Leicester Square. These are just two of the items that form part of a collection of special experiences bidders will be able to make an offer on thanks to an online auction being held this month.

Mentally ill Catholic woman jailed on blasphemy charge in Pakistan
Mentally ill Catholic woman jailed on blasphemy charge in Pakistan

Those of 'unsound mind' cannot be tried, law states.

Tributes paid to former Premier CEO Peter Kerridge after death at 63
Tributes paid to former Premier CEO Peter Kerridge after death at 63

Premier Christian media group has paid tribute to its former CEO Peter Kerridge who has died at the age of 63.