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Calls for political action to address staggering increase in porn addiction among young people
Calls for political action to address staggering increase in porn addiction among young people

Mental health and addiction clinic, Paracelsus Recovery, has reported a 150 per cent increase in people being treated for porn addiction between 2019 and 2023.

Christian teacher to appeal ban over 'misgendering'
Christian teacher to appeal ban over 'misgendering'

A Christian teacher is to appeal against being barred from the profession after he refused to use a student's preferred pronouns.

Prince William has no plans to snub Church of England role, say palace officials
Prince William has no plans to snub Church of England role, say palace officials

Royal officials have denied claims that Prince William does not want to become Supreme Governor of the Church of England when he becomes king.

Global leaders should seek out help of faith communities to address key challenges - report
Global leaders should seek out help of faith communities to address key challenges - report

As the world lurches from crisis to crisis, global leaders ignore the vital role of religious and spiritual communities in addressing them at their peril, a new report has suggested.

Calls for Scotland to criminalise purchase of sex
Calls for Scotland to criminalise purchase of sex

A Christian charity is calling on the Scottish government to follow other countries in criminalising the purchase of sex.

UK evangelical leader Roger Forster dies: \'In a league of his own\'
UK evangelical leader Roger Forster dies: 'In a league of his own'

Roger Forster, a prominent figure in the UK evangelical community and founder of the Ichthus Christian Fellowship neo-charismatic network, died peacefully at the age of 90 this week.

Church of England investigation into Mike Pilavachi finds shortcomings in conduct
Church of England investigation into Mike Pilavachi finds shortcomings in conduct

Mike Pilavachi's conduct fell short "of that expected of a priest in the Church of England", an investigation has concluded.

Lysa TerKeurst remarries two years after divorce
Lysa TerKeurst remarries two years after divorce

Christian author Lysa TerKeurst has announced a "new chapter" in her life after marrying again.

Preacher must wait to hear if he is guilty of breaching abortion clinic buffer zone
Preacher must wait to hear if he is guilty of breaching abortion clinic buffer zone

Judgment has been reserved in the case of a street preacher prosecuted for holding a sign quoting Psalm 139:13 near an abortion clinic in Ealing.

Tragedy strikes as landslide claims lives of Christian worshippers in southern Philippines
Tragedy strikes as landslide claims lives of Christian worshippers in southern Philippines

Ten Christian worshippers, including five children, lost their lives in the southern Philippines when a landslide struck the house where they had gathered for prayer.

SNP promises to 'reflect' after backlash against conversion therapy ban proposals
SNP promises to 'reflect' after backlash against conversion therapy ban proposals

The SNP may be forced to tone down some of its proposals around banning so-called conversion therapy after concerns were raised that parental rights would be seriously undermined.

US State Department criticised over failure to designate India a religious freedom violator
US State Department criticised over failure to designate India a religious freedom violator

The U.S. State Department's failure to name India to its "Countries of Particular Concern" list despite reports of increasing attacks on Christians in the country list has sparked criticism from Christian groups and a congressionally mandated watchdog.

Joel Osteen sobs as he reveals Lakewood has finally paid off $100m bank loan
Joel Osteen sobs as he reveals Lakewood has finally paid off $100m bank loan

Pastor Joel Osteen was in tears on Sunday as he announced that his Houston-based megachurch, Lakewood, is "out of debt" after finally clearing a massive loan from the Bank of America.

Prince William should abdicate if he's unwilling to be Church of England's Supreme Governor as king, says Queen's former chaplain
Prince William should abdicate if he's unwilling to be Church of England's Supreme Governor as king, says Queen's former chaplain

A former chaplain to the late Queen Elizabeth II has said that Prince William should abdicate if he is not prepared to become the Supreme Governor of the Church of England when he succeeds his father King Charles to the throne.

Rapper Lil Nas X apologises to Christian fans after backlash against 'J Christ' video
Rapper Lil Nas X apologises to Christian fans after backlash against 'J Christ' video

Rapper Lil Nas X has apologised to his Christian fans after the video for his new single "J Christ" sparked controversy over his portrayal of Christianity.

Church apologises for John Smyth review delays
Church apologises for John Smyth review delays

The Church of England has apologised for ongoing delays to the review into its handling of allegations of abuse against the late evangelical leader, John Smyth.