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Christians called to engage confidently amid growing curiosity in ‘dangerous’ New Age spirituality

The Evangelical Alliance's new free guide tackles the world of crystals, manifesting and tarot and how Christians can share their faith confidently with people attracted to such practices. 

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Gloucester Cathedral organ auction to support next generation of musicians

Gloucester Cathedral is giving supporters the chance to have their names permanently associated with its newly completed organ as part of a fundraising auction supporting music education and outreach.

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Quarter of Gen Z women in Ireland could remain childless, says report

Almost a quarter of Gen Z women in Ireland could reach their mid-40s without having children if current demographic trends persist, according to a new report examining the country’s changing patterns of family formation.

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Charles Spencer warns repair costs are leaving churches ‘struggling to survive’

Maintaining and conserving old churches has become even harder after the government removed a VAT exemption.

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Most US Protestant churches have grown since 2023, survey finds

A majority of US Protestant pastors say worship attendance at their churches has grown since 2023, with larger congregations recording the strongest growth.

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Christians rally to help victims of devastating Nepal floods

Catholics and Evangelicals are doing what they can to aid survivors.

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Venezuelan bishop released after 5 years in prison, alleges torture

The case against the bishop was “marred by serious irregularities”.

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Christians move to protect themselves as another Indian state enacts anti-conversion law

Churches are asking visitors to sign consent forms declaring that they attend services of their own free will.

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Dozens killed in gang attack on church shelter in Haiti

At least 47 people were killed and 22 others injured when gang members attacked a church sheltering displaced people just outside Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, according to the United Nations.

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Venezuelan bishop released after 5 years in prison, alleges torture

The case against the bishop was “marred by serious irregularities”.

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Christians rally to help victims of devastating Nepal floods

Catholics and Evangelicals are doing what they can to aid survivors.

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Christians called to engage confidently amid growing curiosity in ‘dangerous’ New Age spirituality

The Evangelical Alliance's new free guide tackles the world of crystals, manifesting and tarot and how Christians can share their faith confidently with people attracted to such practices. 

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What can we learn from the US pastor who created an AI version of himself?

A Californian pastor has created an artificial intelligence version of himself to help his flock. 

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Is the Church ready for those ‘long conversations’ Anna Faris talked about

When actress Anna Faris recently revealed that her teenage son had asked her to accept Jesus Christ, perhaps one of the most interesting parts of the story was not simply that he had shared his faith with her, but how she responded.

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Quarter of Gen Z women in Ireland could remain childless, says report

Almost a quarter of Gen Z women in Ireland could reach their mid-40s without having children if current demographic trends persist, according to a new report examining the country’s changing patterns of family formation.

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Why personal sacrifice remains essential for gospel growth today

As 21st century Western Christians, we may be tempted to airbrush out of our walk with God anything that smacks of difficulties or hardship. But this is not how the Gospel spreads.

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Pro-lifers to protest 'diabolical celebration of abortion' at Belfast City Hall

Belfast City Hall is to be turned green in support of abortion.

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‘No easy answers,’ say church leaders after death of pastor at Christian festival

A fundraiser for the family of Pastor Robert Guanco, who died after a sign fell at the Big Church Festival, has raised over £115,000.

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New Iranian security law could be used to further suppress Christian activity

Religious freedom campaigners have warned that a new law aimed at countering foreign espionage in Iran may actually be used to further suppress the rights of Christians.

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Scottish First Minister urged to rule out abortion up to point of birth

John Swinney has been urged to show "true leadership" on the issue.

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Dolly Parton’s lifelong Christian faith: ‘My music was more my ministry than a job’

Country music legend Dolly Parton, who has died at the age of 80, was known around the world for songs including ‘Jolene’, ‘9 to 5’ and ‘I Will Always Love You’, but behind her decades-long career was a Christian faith that she frequently described as central to her life.

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David Campanale seeks almost £790,000 in compensation from Lib Dems

The Liberal Democrats have previously admitted to unlawful religious discrimination.

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Young people still see marriage as ‘ultimate sign of commitment’

Young adults remain strongly attracted to marriage despite falling marriage rates and the widespread acceptance of cohabitation.

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Archbishop promotes petition for worldwide religious freedom

Most people in the world live in countries with limited or no religious freedom.

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Proposed 'Babies bill' is about 'supporting' families during first 1,001 days of life

The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC) has thrown its support behind a so-called “Babies Bill” that would provide additional support to babies, parents and carers from the moment of conception until a child turns two.

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Premier League footballer says ‘faith helped me through injury’

A Premier League footballer has revealed how finding faith helped him cope with a series of injuries that kept him off the pitch for periods totalling more than three years.

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Christian leaders respond to devastating floods in Nepal and Tibet

Christian leaders have offered their prayers as emergency workers continue to respond to catastrophic flash floods in Nepal and Tibet killed hundreds of people and left many more missing.

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Bethel Church leader Bill Johnson remarries in private ceremony

Bethel Church Senior Leader Bill Johnson has married Linda Francoeur, four years after the death of his first wife, Beni Johnson, following a lengthy battle with cancer.

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Worcester Cathedral begins project to restore at-risk tower pinnacles

The work is expected to be completed in January.

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Scottish government urged to increase support for pregnant women amid record abortion figures

The Scottish government is being urged to increase support for expectant mothers following a record number of abortions. 

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Calls for tighter border control after government issues anti-rape leaflet to asylum seekers

The previous Conservative government brought tens of thousands of Afghans into the country, many of them secretly. More have also come illegally on "small boats".