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Justin Bieber invites his 137 million Instagram followers to church
Justin Bieber invites his 137 million Instagram followers to church

Justin Bieber has been sharing post after post about his Christian faith with his 137 million Instagram followers.

Bishops receive death threats over Dominic Cummings criticism
Bishops receive death threats over Dominic Cummings criticism

Bishops in the Church of England have reported receiving death threats after they spoke out against government aide Dominic Cummings.

100+ coronavirus cases linked to evangelical church service
100+ coronavirus cases linked to evangelical church service

At least a hundred new coronavirus cases in Germany have been linked to a service held at an evangelical church after the country started to ease lockdown restrictions.

Global memorial service for Ravi Zacharias to be livestreamed on YouTube and Facebook
Global memorial service for Ravi Zacharias to be livestreamed on YouTube and Facebook

A global memorial service is to be held on Friday for late Christian evangelist and apologist Ravi Zacharias.

Hailey Bieber says her relationship with Jesus is only growing 'deeper and deeper and deeper'
Hailey Bieber says her relationship with Jesus is only growing 'deeper and deeper and deeper'

Hailey Bieber opened up about her faith and marriage to pop star Justin Bieber in an intimate sit-down interview with the Hillsong Channel on YouTube.

Sharp increase in attempted suicide among the elderly
Sharp increase in attempted suicide among the elderly

There has been a six-fold increase in the number of suicide attempts by elderly people during the coronavirus crisis, according to the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

MPs urge Boris Johnson to allow churches to re-open
MPs urge Boris Johnson to allow churches to re-open

A group of MPs has written to Boris Johnson questioning why shoppers can go to a "busy supermarket" but people in need of spiritual sustenance cannot go to a largely empty church to pray.

Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre remains closed amid coronavirus pandemic
Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre remains closed amid coronavirus pandemic

The three denominations that share custody of the church had announced that it would open again to the public on Sunday but it remains closed.

Evangelical leader casts doubt on some social distancing measures
Evangelical leader casts doubt on some social distancing measures

Thomas Bucher, General Secretary of the European Evangelical Alliance, said churches "should watch and pray to determine if we need to challenge certain official measures".

Death penalty undermines Jesus' redemptive work on the cross - Shane Claiborne
Death penalty undermines Jesus' redemptive work on the cross - Shane Claiborne

The activist said that Christians have been "obstacles" when it comes to the prevalence of gun violence and the death penalty in America, and that the Bible Belt should be re-branded as the "death belt".

Many Christians are praying more during coronavirus pandemic
Many Christians are praying more during coronavirus pandemic

Many Christians are praying more as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, new research by Barna has found.

'It's OK to not feel OK,' says Prince William during Church service for mental health
'It's OK to not feel OK,' says Prince William during Church service for mental health

The Duke of Cambridge urged people to "reach out" if they were struggling with their mental health in a heartfelt message shared during the Church of England's online worship service on Sunday.

Police investigating abortion of 28-week-old baby at home
Police investigating abortion of 28-week-old baby at home

Police are reportedly investigating the death of a baby terminated by its mother at home when she was 28 weeks pregnant.

Bishops join in criticism of Cummings amid calls to step down over lockdown travel
Bishops join in criticism of Cummings amid calls to step down over lockdown travel

Church of England bishops have added their voices to a string of criticism against Dominic Cummings after he allegedly breached self-isolation rules to travel to the north-east of England.

Francis Chan did not believe in miracles & healing, ridiculed prophecies & speaking in tongues
Francis Chan did not believe in miracles & healing, ridiculed prophecies & speaking in tongues

Francis Chan has admitted that he did not believe in healing and miracles until recently.

Economic crisis could put more people at risk from human trafficking gangs
Economic crisis could put more people at risk from human trafficking gangs

The Salvation Army has warned that economic hardship caused by the coronavirus crisis could leave even more people at risk from human trafficking gangs.