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Worship artist Jeremy Camp says loss of first wife to cancer was 'hardest part' of his life
Worship artist Jeremy Camp says loss of first wife to cancer was 'hardest part' of his life

"I Still Believe", the romantic movie based on Jeremy Camp and his late first wife Melissa, opens in US cinemas this Friday, but the worship artist admits it's brought back lots of painful memories.

New Christian coalition launched to support the bereaved
New Christian coalition launched to support the bereaved

A new coalition of Christian organisations has been launched to support churches of all denominations in caring for the bereaved.

Archbishops tell churches to be prepared for 'all reasonable eventualities' in updated coronavirus guidance
Archbishops tell churches to be prepared for 'all reasonable eventualities' in updated coronavirus guidance

Church of England clergy are to suspend the use of the shared chalice during Communion and encourage worshippers not to shake hands during the Sign of the Peace under revised coronavirus guidelines.

Christian MP Nadine Dorries diagnosed with coronavirus
Christian MP Nadine Dorries diagnosed with coronavirus

Dorries, a Christian, said on Twitter that it had been "pretty rubbish".

Coronavirus outbreak is an opportunity for proclaiming the Gospel, says Harvest Pastor Greg Laurie
Coronavirus outbreak is an opportunity for proclaiming the Gospel, says Harvest Pastor Greg Laurie

Harvest Pastor Greg Laurie said the fear of the virus may be worse than the virus itself.

Glasgow Archdiocese cancels Lent festival over coronavirus concerns
Glasgow Archdiocese cancels Lent festival over coronavirus concerns

The Archdiocese of Glasgow has cancelled its Lenten arts festival over concerns about the coronavirus outbreak.

Ex-trans woman says doctor played down impact of medical transition
Ex-trans woman says doctor played down impact of medical transition

A woman who transitioned to become a man before returning to her biological sex has spoken of the "lie" she was told by a doctor about the gender reassignment process.

The Dean's Beans: Blackburn Cathedral launches its own range of tea and coffee
The Dean's Beans: Blackburn Cathedral launches its own range of tea and coffee

When Blackburn Cathedral launched its own gin two years ago, it started turning a profit in just six months. Now it's hoping to repeat that success with its new tea and coffee blends.

Church coronavirus risk still 'very low', says science chief
Church coronavirus risk still 'very low', says science chief

The Government's Chief Scientific Adviser has said that older people can continue to attend church as normal for now.

Pope livestreams Mass for people with coronavirus
Pope livestreams Mass for people with coronavirus

Pope Francis is utilising live broadcasts to reach people affected by the coronavirus, including the vulnerable and medical workers on the frontline of the fight against the outbreak.

Four Willow Creek summit staffers have coronavirus
Four Willow Creek summit staffers have coronavirus

Four people involved with the Willow Creek Leadership Summit in Germany last month are now confirmed to have coronavirus.

More support for churches struggling with bat populations
More support for churches struggling with bat populations

Churches at risk of damage from unsustainable bat roosts are benefitting from a nationwide scheme to protect their buildings that will also enable the mammals to thrive.

Appeal launched to support Christians in Bethlehem hit by coronavirus outbreak
Appeal launched to support Christians in Bethlehem hit by coronavirus outbreak

The closure of the Church of Nativity and other tourist sites in Bethlehem due to the coronavirus is expected to have a "disastrous" impact on the local economy, including many Christians who rely on tourism for a living, a faith group has said.

Amid UK's coronavirus outbreak, no order - yet - for churches to close
Amid UK's coronavirus outbreak, no order - yet - for churches to close

Churches can continue to hold services and public events for now, although this may change as the Government meets this week to discuss its coronavirus strategy.

Over $150,000 raised for family of youth pastor who lost 4-year-old daughter in tornado
Over $150,000 raised for family of youth pastor who lost 4-year-old daughter in tornado

Over $150,000 has been raised for a youth pastor and his family after they lost their 4-year-old daughter and their home in last week's tornado close to Nashville, Tennessee.

Steep drop in the number of practising Christians in America
Steep drop in the number of practising Christians in America

The proportion of practising Christians in the US has nearly halved in the last 20 years.