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On slavery, the Exodus and taking the plunge
On slavery, the Exodus and taking the plunge

Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on the Exodus of the Israelites and what real freedom is.

Christian school assistant sacked over Facebook post can take her case to Court of Appeal
Christian school assistant sacked over Facebook post can take her case to Court of Appeal

A Christian school teacher who was sacked after expressing concerns on Facebook about Relationships and Sex Education lessons and transgenderism in schools has been given permission to take her case to the Court of Appeal.

Islamic State claims responsibility for attack on church in Turkey
Islamic State claims responsibility for attack on church in Turkey

The Islamic State claimed a Sunday terrorist attack against a Roman Catholic church in Istanbul, Turkey, that killed a mentally disabled Muslim man.

Alistair Begg stands by same-sex wedding advice
Alistair Begg stands by same-sex wedding advice

Pastor Alistair Begg is refusing to backdown following a backlash over his advice to Christians about attending same-sex weddings.

Police officer told Christian singer she couldn't sing church songs on Oxford Street
Police officer told Christian singer she couldn't sing church songs on Oxford Street

The officer eventually walked away but not before sticking her tongue out to the camera.

Christian radio network drops Alistair Begg after advice on attending same-sex weddings
Christian radio network drops Alistair Begg after advice on attending same-sex weddings

A conservative Christian radio ministry has dropped pastor Alistair Begg from its programming lineup after he suggested Christians could attend same-sex weddings to "build bridges" with the culture at large.

Pope defends Vatican guidance on same-sex couples
Pope defends Vatican guidance on same-sex couples

Pope Francis is seeking to clarify that the Catholic Church is not changing its teachings about homosexual practices and same-sex relationships as the Vatican faces criticism for approving a document allowing priests to bless same-sex couples.

Archbishop of Canterbury and Pope in joint call for Christian unity
Archbishop of Canterbury and Pope in joint call for Christian unity

The Archbishop of Canterbury and Pope Francis met in Rome this week where they issued a fresh call for Christian unity.

Radical abortion amendments withdrawn
Radical abortion amendments withdrawn

Abortion amendments to the Criminal Justice Bill dubbed "extreme" by pro-life groups have been withdrawn.

Keir Starmer praises faith groups
Keir Starmer praises faith groups

Ahead of this year's general elections, he is asking civic and faith groups to partner with Labour in achieving its goals for national renewal.

Pro-life groups protest extreme pro-abortion amendments
Pro-life groups protest extreme pro-abortion amendments

The protest was held on Wednesday by the Centre for Bio-Ethical Reform UK, Christian Concern, CitizenGo and 40 Days for Life in Stella Creasy's constituency of Walthamstow.

Unholy cryptocurrency scam: Colorado pastor and wife charged with embezzling $1 million from Christian community
Unholy cryptocurrency scam: Colorado pastor and wife charged with embezzling $1 million from Christian community

A Colorado pastor and his wife, Eli and Kaitlyn Regalado, are facing charges for allegedly orchestrating a cryptocurrency scam that defrauded their Christian community of over $1 million.

Nicaragua jails pastors for alleged \'money laundering\'
Nicaragua jails pastors for alleged 'money laundering'

Authorities in Nicaragua have jailed nine pastors for more than a month on charges that they formed part of a criminal operation along with three U.S. missionaries, according to a mission organization.

No action to be taken against chaplain sacked over school sermon on identity politics
No action to be taken against chaplain sacked over school sermon on identity politics

The government body that decides whether adults are suitable to work with children is to take no action against a school chaplain who was sacked after telling pupils that they did not have to agree with LGBT ideology.

Catholic priests arrested, abducted, killed reach record high in 2023
Catholic priests arrested, abducted, killed reach record high in 2023

The global Catholic community faced an alarming increase in the persecution of its clergy in 2023 as a total of 132 priests and religious figures were arrested, abducted or killed, according to a new report.

The Chosen season four premieres in London
The Chosen season four premieres in London

The season four premiere of popular Christian TV show The Chosen took place on Monday in London's Leicester Square.