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Christian councillor exonerated after investigation into Pride tweet

A tweet by a Christian councillor criticising the Pride movement is not homophobic, the Conservative Party has concluded after a six month investigation.

MPs to vote on lowering abortion time limit

MPs are being urged to vote in favour of lowering the abortion time limit from 24 weeks to 22 in light of improved survival rates for premature babies.

Burkina Faso church attack leaves at least 15 dead

At least 15 people have been reported dead after an attack on a Catholic church in Burkina Faso on Sunday.

11 YWAM missionaries reported dead in Tanzania bus crash

Eleven missionaries with Youth With A Mission (YWAM) died in a tragic traffic accident on Saturday near Arusha, Tanzania. The incident, involving multiple vehicles, also claimed the lives of several others, including the bus driver.

Church of England General Synod debates safeguarding next steps

Divisions have surfaced at the General Synod meeting in Westminster over the urgency of bringing forward legislation on independent safeguarding for the Church of England.

Church of England is 'standing on the brink of a precipice'

As the General Synod of the Church of England gathered once again in London on Friday, Rev Ian Paul, a member of the Archbishops' Council challenged the agenda in forceful terms.

Unimaginable suffering and clergy under pressure after two years of war in Ukraine

Two years after Russia invaded Ukraine, families in the country are desperate and looking to the Church for support, putting clergy under huge pressure.

Baby loss certificates welcomed by pro-life advocates point to inconsistency

The UK Government has launched a new scheme to provide baby loss certificates for parents who have experienced pregnancy loss before 24 weeks.

Iran's Christians experiencing '1984-style nightmare'

"My interrogators told me frankly and boldly: 'You have no rights and no choice because your religion has already been chosen for you.'"

'I credit all my success to faith,' says Mark Wahlberg

Mark Wahlberg says all his success in life, whether in his acting career or personal live, is down to his faith.

Christian chaplain's appeal delayed

An Employment Tribunal judge has delayed a school chaplain's appeal until the Court of Appeal hears the case of another Christian school worker.

'Our tins are here to stay,' says Lyle's Golden Syrup manufacturer

Tate & Lyle Sugars - makers of Lyle's Golden Syrup - have said that the design for their tins is not changing after backlash over a rebrand that removed biblical references from the logo and some products.

Bethel's Kris Vallotton apologises for Mike Bickle comments

Kris Vallotton, senior associate leader of Bethel Church in California, has apologised to victims of abuse and sexual misconduct in the Church after offering support in a sermon Sunday to International House of Prayer Kansas City founder Mike Bickle, who faces sexual misconduct allegations from multiple women.