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Christians asked to pray for end to war in Ukraine
Churches Together in Britain and Ireland (CTBI) is asking Christians to come together in prayer for an end to the war in Ukraine.
Child marriage and the race to stop 'I do'
Up to 10 million more girls will be at risk of child marriage over the next decade because of the COVID-19 pandemic. To raise awareness, four teenage girls from different countries dressed in bridal finery in a staged wedding to boldly proclaim the dangers of child marriage. Learn why and how to prevent girls like them from saying, 'I do', too soon.
Brian Houston's family stand by him after resignation from Hillsong
The wife of Brian Houston has said she will "forever" stand by her husband after his resignation this week as Hillsong Global Senior Pastor.
Hillsong founder Brian Houston resigns after investigations into conduct
Brian Houston has formally resigned as Global Senior Pastor of Hillsong Church after an internal investigation found he had "breached the Hillsong Pastor's Code of Conduct".
10,000 trauma kits sent to Ukraine
Thousands of trauma kits are being sent to people caught up in the fighting in Ukraine.
Warnings of increased persecution in a Russian-controlled Ukraine
Religious freedom may be a casualty of Russia's war in Ukraine, a Christian human rights group has warned.
Christians are living out Jesus' teachings as Ukrainians flee invasion
"Polish Christians are taking the teachings of Jesus seriously and living them out each day during this situation."
Ukrainian Orthodox Church could be in 'jeopardy' if Russian control expands in Ukraine
There is a direct relationship between religious freedom violations and the dismantling of civil society in and by Russia," USCIRF Commissioner James W Carr said.
Brian Houston 'breached the Hillsong Pastor's Code of Conduct'
Hillsong has apologised after senior pastor Brian Houston was investigated over allegations of "inappropriate" texts and entering a woman's hotel room.
Churches 'deplore' discrimination against minority ethnic refugees fleeing Ukraine
Churches have called for refugees fleeing Ukraine to be treated equally irrespective of their race or religion.
Refugee sponsors need to 'be realistic'
"This isn't just going to affect you, it's going to affect every single member of your family and maybe even your neighbours too," said Krish Kandiah.
Mayor of Kyiv makes plea for visit by Pope Francis, calling it 'key for saving lives'
The mayor of Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital under bombardment by Russian forces, invited Pope Francis to visit the city in a letter sent last week, saying the pontiff's presence "is key for saving lives and paving the path to peace."
Over 1,000 UK churches ready to host Ukrainian refugees
Krish Kandiah, who is leading the effort, thanked churches for their "great compassion and generous hospitality".
Churches in England urge immediate end to war in Ukraine
Churches Together in England is appealing for an "immediate cessation" to the war in Ukraine.
Netherlands congregation leaves Russian Orthodox Church over Ukraine war
The announcement was "extremely painful and difficult for all concerned" and came in response to what the parish called a "threat to the parish and the clergy."
Ukraine war splits Russian Orthodox parishes across Europe
The war in Ukraine is forcing believers outside Russia to either stay loyal to the church leadership in Moscow despite its support for the invasion, leave the church in protest or seek a messy middle ground.