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Famed atheist Richard Dawkins says he's a 'cultural Christian'
Famed atheist Richard Dawkins says he's a 'cultural Christian'

After decades as the poster boy for New Atheism, 'God Delusion' author Richard Dawkins says he is a "cultural Christian".

Christian social worker's employment tribunal begins
Christian social worker's employment tribunal begins

A hearing has today begun into claims that a Christian social worker was told to "embrace and promote LGBTQ+ rights" or have a job offer withdrawn.

In crime-stricken Haiti, Catholic priests and nuns are targeted as kidnap victims
In crime-stricken Haiti, Catholic priests and nuns are targeted as kidnap victims

Kidnappings by criminal gangs have continued to terrorize the country's residents, not least Catholic priests and other missionaries. In 2024 alone, at least 14 priests and religious brothers and sisters were abducted.

World Evangelical Alliance Secretary General Thomas Schirrmacher resigns
World Evangelical Alliance Secretary General Thomas Schirrmacher resigns

World Evangelical Alliance Secretary General Thomas Schirrmacher has resigned from his position in the prominent global Christian organization due to health reasons.

Large pile of burnt Bibles left outside church on Easter Sunday
Large pile of burnt Bibles left outside church on Easter Sunday

Pastor Greg Locke of Global Vision Bible Church in Mount Juliet, Tennessee, told members of his flock that the setting on fire of around 200 Bibles in a trailer near his church by an unidentified suspect on Easter Sunday is proof that Christianity is "under attack" in the United States.

'It's been very good for her,' says Jordan Peterson about wife's conversion to Catholicism
'It's been very good for her,' says Jordan Peterson about wife's conversion to Catholicism

Canadian psychologist and writer Jordan Peterson feels very positive about his wife's conversion to Catholicism.

Hundreds protest Scotland's draconian new hate crime laws
Hundreds protest Scotland's draconian new hate crime laws

Hundreds of people gathered outside the Scottish Parliament on Monday to protest new hate crime laws that critics have called a danger to free speech and civil liberties.

Prime Minister thanks churches for 'incredible' work in Easter message
Prime Minister thanks churches for 'incredible' work in Easter message

The Prime Minister has thanked churches and Christian communities for the "incredible" work they do in their local communities.

King attends Easter church service
King attends Easter church service

King Charles III joined other members of the Royal family in attending an Easter church service on Sunday.

How did we get the word 'Easter?'
How did we get the word 'Easter?'

Easter is a time when Christians remember the death and resurrection of Jesus. This is the story...

Church of Scotland 'broadly supportive' of Scottish government's conversion therapy ban proposals
Church of Scotland 'broadly supportive' of Scottish government's conversion therapy ban proposals

The Church of Scotland has said it is "broadly supportive" of plans to ban conversion therapy in Scotland but says it cannot give "unqualified support" at present.

Pope Francis washes feet of female prisoners
Pope Francis washes feet of female prisoners

For the first time, all 12 people who had their feet washed by the pope were women.

45 Christians killed in bus crash on their way to Easter gathering
45 Christians killed in bus crash on their way to Easter gathering

Political leaders throughout Africa are offering prayers and condolences after nearly four dozen Christians were killed en route to an annual Easter gathering.

New assisted suicide bill tabled in Scottish Parliament
New assisted suicide bill tabled in Scottish Parliament

Christians have warned against proposals to legalise assisted suicide in Scotland, saying that they could lead to vulnerable people feeling pressured to end their lives.

Nicaragua convicts 11 pastors linked to US ministry on \'sham charges\' of money laundering
Nicaragua convicts 11 pastors linked to US ministry on 'sham charges' of money laundering

The Nicaraguan judiciary has convicted 11 Nicaraguan pastors linked to the U.S.-based Mountain Gateway ministry on charges of money laundering.

Jesus set the example of service and care, says King Charles in Maundy Thursday message
Jesus set the example of service and care, says King Charles in Maundy Thursday message

King Charles III has spoken about the importance of showing care and kindness to others in a message that was specially recorded for Maundy Thursday.