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  1,500 Christians killed in Nigeria - report

  Staff writer | Sun 16 May 2021 14:23 BST

  A staggering 1,470 Christians were killed by Islamist jihadists in Nigeria in the first four months of 2021, a non-profit in the country has said.

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  'Dark day' for Northern Ireland with hundreds of abortions after decriminalisation

  Staff writer | Thu 22 Oct 2020 9:20 BST

  There were over 650 abortions in the six months leading up to October after laws were relaxed by Westminster, according to the Evangelical Alliance Northern Ireland.

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  Pastor who laid hands on COVID-19 sufferers, claiming to heal them, has died from the virus

  Staff writer | Wed 20 May 2020 15:00 BST

  A pastor who claimed to have 'healed coronavirus sufferers by laying his hands on them' has died from Covid-19, sparking fear among his followers.

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  Two churches lose over 100 congregants to COVID-19

  Staff writer | Wed 13 May 2020 23:23 BST

  Two churches serving the Latino community in New York are mourning the deaths of over 100 congregants combined to COVID-19.

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  President Trump Easter Message: The light of Christ will always triumph because He has defeated death

  Staff writer | Sun 12 Apr 2020 23:31 BST

  No matter the circumstances, we will always celebrate Easter as a time of rejuvenation, rebirth, and a renewed sense of purpose and faith. The coronavirus will not stop Easter. Even in the darkest hours, God's abundant love and mercy are unwavering.

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  President Trump Easter Blessing: 'We Place Our Trust in the Hands of Almighty God'

  Staff writer | Sat 11 Apr 2020 16:28 BST

  President Donald Trump participated in an Easter Blessing from the Oval Office on Good Friday.

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  Call for Prayer as Boris Johnson moved to intensive care

  Staff writer | Mon 6 Apr 2020 20:38 BST

  Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who was admitted to hospital on Sunday due to coronavirus symptom, has been moved to intensive care due to worsening symptoms. According to a Downing Street spokesperson, Mr Johnson has asked Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab to deputise for him.

• 9 Iranian Christians sentenced to 5 years in prison

  Staff writer | Tue 22 Oct 2019 11:38 BST

  Nine Christians, including a church pastor, have been sentenced to five years in prison by the Iranian authorities.

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  Pastor Jarrid Wilson tweeted about suicide before taking his own life

  Staff writer | Wed 11 Sep 2019 11:39 BST

  Pastor Jarrid Wilson had tweeted about suicide before he tragically took his own life on Monday evening.

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  Megachurch pastor Jarrid Wilson dies by suicide after struggling with mental health

  Staff writer | Wed 11 Sep 2019 2:06 BST

  Megachurch Pastor Jarrid Wilson, who served as the associate pastor at Harvest Christian Fellowship in Riverside, California, has died with reports indicating that he committed suicide on Monday night. He passes away aged just 30 following a struggle with mental health issues.

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  Christian rights campaigner fears 'Tiananmen-style crackdown' in Hong Kong

  Staff writer | Sat 3 Aug 2019 9:17 BST

  Benedict Rogers, East Asia Team Leader at Christian Solidarity Worldwide, fears that Hong Kong is "heading for bloodshed, turmoil and tragedy on a scale it has not yet seen".

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  Bishop gets behind campaign to clean up Britain

  Staff writer | Wed 30 Jan 2019 16:54 GMT

  The Bishop of Dudley is encouraging churchgoers to get involved in a major month-long campaign to clear Britain of litter this spring.

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  7 Bible Verses for US Veterans and Soldiers

  Staff writer | Wed 11 Nov 2015 15:58 GMT

  7 Bible Verses for US Veterans and Soldiers

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  Danny Lotz, Billy Graham's son-in-law, dies days after being found in pool

  Staff writer | Thu 20 Aug 2015 3:48 BST

  Anne Graham Lotz posted to Facebook Wednesday that her husband has "moved to our Father's House."