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Welby decries 'appalling and devastating' loss of life at Anglican-run Gaza hospital
Welby decries 'appalling and devastating' loss of life at Anglican-run Gaza hospital

The Archbishop of Canterbury has renewed calls for the protection of civilians in Gaza after an explosion at an Anglican-run hospital left hundreds dead.

Dozens of Christian and Jewish leaders urge Biden to take 'stronger action on behalf of Israel'
Dozens of Christian and Jewish leaders urge Biden to take 'stronger action on behalf of Israel'

Over 50 Christian and Jewish leaders have urged US President Joe Biden to show "unlimited and unqualified support for Israel" as he visits the country on Wednesday.

Jerusalem church leader offers himself in exchange for Israeli hostages
Jerusalem church leader offers himself in exchange for Israeli hostages

The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem has offered himself in exchange for the release of Israeli hostages being held in Gaza.

Hundreds feared dead in huge blast at Christian hospital in Gaza
Hundreds feared dead in huge blast at Christian hospital in Gaza

At least 500 people are feared to have been killed in a huge explosion at a Christian hospital in Gaza that both Israel and Hamas have denied responsibility for.

Reports of direct hit on Christian hospital in Gaza
Reports of direct hit on Christian hospital in Gaza

There have been reports of an air strike on a Christian hospital in Gaza, resulting in hundreds of fatalities.

Extreme poverty can be eradicated, says Christian charity
Extreme poverty can be eradicated, says Christian charity

A Christian charity is urging people not to give up hope that extreme poverty can one day be a thing of the past.

A pastor's unwavering faith amidst persecution in Uttar Pradesh
A pastor's unwavering faith amidst persecution in Uttar Pradesh

"The most they can do is put us in jail, what else can they do?"

Archbishop joins faith leaders in condemning rise in antisemitic incidents amid Israel-Hamas war
Archbishop joins faith leaders in condemning rise in antisemitic incidents amid Israel-Hamas war

UK faith leaders, including the Archbishop of Canterbury, have made a joint appeal for unity among Britain's faith communities amid the Israel-Gaza conflict.

Max Lucado on how Christians should respond to global conflict
Max Lucado on how Christians should respond to global conflict

Pastor and bestselling author Max Lucado says global conflict is a "signal of the coming end of this age".

Hospitals in Gaza are 'facing catastrophe', says Archbishop
Hospitals in Gaza are 'facing catastrophe', says Archbishop

The Archbishop of Canterbury has called on Israel to reverse an order for Gaza hospitals to be evacuated.

Johnnie Moore tells EU to 'give Israel all the support it needs now'
Johnnie Moore tells EU to 'give Israel all the support it needs now'

American Evangelical leader the Rev Johnnie Moore is calling on the European Union to step up its support for Israel following the attacks which he said "materially involved" Iran.

Pray and weep for Israel
Pray and weep for Israel

there are some basic principles we should all be able to put into practice when we reflect and comment on these issues.

Officials vow to withdraw permit for Christian school in Indonesia
Officials vow to withdraw permit for Christian school in Indonesia

Bowing to pressure from Islamic protestors, local officials in South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia have vowed to withdraw permission that had been granted to build a Christian school, sources said.

In new letter, US evangelical leaders support Israel\'s right to self-defense
In new letter, US evangelical leaders support Israel's right to self-defense

Southern Baptists and other evangelical leaders call on policymakers to protect the lives of innocents and say Hamas is the enemy, not Palestinians.

Fears for hundreds of escapees sent back to North Korea
Fears for hundreds of escapees sent back to North Korea

A Christian human rights group is concerned for the welfare of hundreds of escapees forcibly repatriated from China to North Korea.

Report highlights deteriorating religious freedom conditions in India
Report highlights deteriorating religious freedom conditions in India

The focal point of concern is the surge in anti-conversion laws.