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'Serious failings' at Revelation TV, says Charity Commission report
'Serious failings' at Revelation TV, says Charity Commission report

Revelation TV has rejected the claims, calling the six-year investigation "unwarranted".

Gospel artists and other Christians recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours List
Gospel artists and other Christians recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours List

Gospel singer Muyiwa Olarewaju and Christian PR consultant Marcia Dixon were among the Christians to be included in the Queen's Birthday Honours List, as were those who have served their communities through the pandemic.

World's largest charity hospital ship to serve the people of Africa
World's largest charity hospital ship to serve the people of Africa

Mercy Ships has announced the construction of the world's largest charity hospital ship, the Global Mercy.

Ireland moves closer to assisted suicide after draft law passes
Ireland moves closer to assisted suicide after draft law passes

Ireland's lawmakers voted on Wednesday to move forward with the legalisation of assisted suicide.

Abuse report is a 'big wake-up call' for the Church of England, says Welby
Abuse report is a 'big wake-up call' for the Church of England, says Welby

The Archbishop of Canterbury has vowed to "do whatever it takes" after a scathing report this week accused the Church of England of putting the perpetrators of abuse before victims.

Judicial review begins into puberty blockers for young people with gender dysphoria
Judicial review begins into puberty blockers for young people with gender dysphoria

The High Court has today started hearing evidence in a judicial review into puberty blockers and other medical treatments for young people suffering from gender dysphoria.

Christian teacher sacked over Facebook posts loses discrimination case
Christian teacher sacked over Facebook posts loses discrimination case

A Christian school teacher who was dismissed over Facebook posts that were critical of transgenderism and sex education has lost her case at employment tribunal.

Church of England failed to protect children and young people from sexual abuse - report
Church of England failed to protect children and young people from sexual abuse - report

The Church of England has been told it failed to protect children and young people from sexual predators in a damning independent report published today.

Court rejects attempts to curtail street preacher's ministry
Court rejects attempts to curtail street preacher's ministry

A High Court judge has rejected an attempt by police to limit a Christian man's street preaching.

Churches call on Government to cancel debt of poorest households
Churches call on Government to cancel debt of poorest households

The Government is being urged to cancel the debt of people who have fallen into hardship after months of coronavirus restrictions.

Churches 'are among the safest' public places in the pandemic, says bishop
Churches 'are among the safest' public places in the pandemic, says bishop

The extent of hygiene measures in place across churches has made them "among the safest places for people to attend" in the ongoing pandemic, a senior Catholic leader has said.

Street preacher challenges police injunction in court
Street preacher challenges police injunction in court

The injunction would prohibit Mike Overd from "breaching the peace" through any words or actions in a public space, and restrict his public preaching to 20 minutes a day.

Dean of Sheffield resigns after cathedral choir controversy
Dean of Sheffield resigns after cathedral choir controversy

The Very Rev Peter Bradley said he had been under "tremendous pressure" in recent weeks, which had "seriously affected" his health.

Reducing expenditure is a top priority for the Church of Scotland as Covid-19 hits finances
Reducing expenditure is a top priority for the Church of Scotland as Covid-19 hits finances

The Church of Scotland's total income for this year could fall by close to a fifth due to Covid-19.

Archbishop warns of 'total collapse' in Nigeria
Archbishop warns of 'total collapse' in Nigeria

In an address to clergy and the faithful on Independence Day, Archbishop Augustine Akubeze issued an "urgent call to save Nigeria at 60 from total collapse".

World Evangelical Alliance challenges Turkey over expulsion of foreign Christians
World Evangelical Alliance challenges Turkey over expulsion of foreign Christians

In a statement to the 45th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, the WEA said 60 Protestant church members had been expelled or banned from Turkey.