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Pastor charged with violating abortion buffer zone thankful for support
A retired pastor has thanked his worldwide supporters for standing by him as he faces prosecution for preaching in an abortion buffer zone.

A theatrical triumph bringing the life of Jesus to thousands
A large-scale theatrical production depicting the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ is taking the United States by storm

Cathedrals face financial strain as government imposes VAT cap on repairs
Cathedrals have raised concerns about the introduction of a new cap on the amount of VAT that they and other listed places of worship can claim.

Church body condemns Hamas display of human remains amid ongoing Gaza conflict
"Such actions are a grave violation of human dignity."

Christian in Pakistan jailed for 17 months wins bail
Now 18, Akash Karamat was accused of blasphemy in three cases.

The life of faith
Sunday's Gospel reading in the Anglican Book of Common Prayer describes the kind of person every professing Christian should aspire to be.

Christian convert's desperate immigrant journey to escape Iran
For Artemis Ghasemzadeh, a 27-year-old Iranian woman, embracing Christianity was both a spiritual awakening and a life-threatening choice.

An opportunity to see St Paul's in a whole new light
Since February 22, visitors to St Paul's Cathedral have been experiencing a unique transformation as Luminous, a spectacular light and sound installation by Luxmuralis which brings the historic building to life in vivid detail.

Church leaders call for peace three years after Russian invasion of Ukraine
Christians are praying for a lasting peace in Ukraine on the third anniversary of Russia's invasion.

Pope remains in hospital after condition declared critical
Doctors have given Pope Francis a "guarded" prognosis as he continues to be treated in hospital for double pneumonia.

EU bishops call for urgent action to protect Syrian Christians and build lasting peace
EU bishops have released a statement conveying deep concern over the ongoing suffering of the Syrian people, particularly the plight of Christian communities.

TD Jakes denies claims he 'harbored carnal desires' for men in defense of defamation lawsuit
Megachurch Pastor TD Jakes has formally denied allegations he sexually assaulted former pastor Duane Youngblood when he was a teenager or his older brother, Pastor Richard Edwin Youngblood, in a legal response to a motion seeking to dismiss a defamation lawsuit against his accusers.

Massacre in eastern DRC: 70 beheaded in Protestant church as violence escalates
The brutal conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has taken another horrific turn, as 70 missing people were found beheaded inside a Protestant church in Kasanga following an attack by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels.

Armenian church wants Israel to stop foreclosure of 1,700-year-old property in Jerusalem
The Armenian Patriarchate in Jerusalem issued an urgent call for Israeli authorities to stop a government plan to seize and auction off properties that have been in the possession of the Armenian Christian Patriarchate for over 1,700 years.

European Evangelical Alliance prays for 'sustainable peace and justice' in Ukraine
European evangelicals have sided with Ukraine in its current conflict with Russia, saying that they are "compelled by love to stand in the gap for the vulnerable and oppressed."

Tribunal upholds decision to dismiss Catholic teacher critical of Sharia
Dismissing a Catholic teacher who expressed views critical of Sharia law during a diversity training day was lawful, a tribunal has ruled.