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Pope Francis apologises for using homophobic slurs while saying 'no' to gay priests
The pope used the Italian term 'frociaggine,' a rarely used derogatory word to describe flamboyant gay attitudes.
Free Church of Scotland expresses sorrow over historical slavery links
The Free Church of Scotland has expressed "sorrow" over the "historical sins" of members of the denomination in relation to slavery.
Christians must advocate for end to war, say bishops
The International Affairs department of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales has released a new document that presents a Catholic approach to issues around arms control and disarmament.
1,500-year-old church drawings shed light on early pilgrimages
"Pilgrims visited the church and left their personal mark in the form of ship drawings on its walls."
Somali convert attacked by Muslim relatives over his Christian faith
A Somali Christian convert faced a brutal attack from his Muslim relatives, leading to severe injuries and separation from his wife and five children.
Sudan's Christians fear the world has abandoned them
With the world's focus on ongoing wars in Europe and the Middle East, the victims of a conflict in Africa fear that they are at risk of being forgotten and are calling on the West to remember their plight.
Finishing the work that John Wycliffe started
A fifth of the world still lacks access to the Bible in their first language.
Employment tribunal hears case of theology lecturer dismissed over homosexuality comments
A theology lecturer who lost his job over comments he made about homosexuality on social media is having his case heard by an employment tribunal today.
Sadness after missionary couple and ministry director killed in Haiti
Natalie and Davy Lloyd relocated from Oklahoma to Haiti in 2022 to work for Missions in Haiti. The third person killed was the Haitian director of the organization, Jude Montis.
Adults who undergo trans surgeries at 12 times higher risk of attempting suicide - report
Trans-identifying adults who undergo body-mutilating surgeries as part of an effort to look like the opposite sex have an elevated suicide attempt risk, according to a recent study.
'Heartfelt and sober apology' over behaviour of Pioneer founder Gerald Coates
The Pioneer church network has issued a "heartfelt and sober apology" after an independent review concluded that late founder Gerald Coates' behaviour had fallen "significantly short of expected standards at the time".
Christian politician facing trial again for Bible tweet submits defence to Finland's Supreme Court
Finnish Christian parliamentarian Päivi Räsänen has submitted her defence to Finland's Supreme Court after being taken to trial a third time for tweeting a Bible verse half a decade ago in opposition to homosexuality.
A priest's kidnapping in South Sudan heightens fear among clergy in the country
Dozens of church leaders have been kidnapped or killed by government soldiers or rebel fighters in the decade since the civil war began.
Calls for prayer ahead of general election
Christians are being asked to pray as the nation prepares to go to the polls on 4 July.
Fund free debt advice to help people survive cost of living crisis, says charity
Christians Against Poverty is calling for an increase in funding for free debt advice to stop more households falling into crippling debt after two years of high living costs.
International community urged to act after death of Eritrean church leader in prison
Appeals have been made to the international community to put pressure on Eritrea to uphold religious liberty after the death of a church leader in prison.