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‘The Holy Communion cup is still a sensitive issue,’ says church leader as CofE releases new Covid guidance
Award-winning Christian artist Lecrae has opened up about his battle with depression and a prior struggle with alcohol. The rapper, who has sold millions of albums worldwide, chatted with Premier Gospel’s Muyiwa about his disillusionment with the heights of fame and fortune, and how he has learnt to prioritise his own mental health and spiritual […]
A federal high court in Nigeria’s Kaduna state has granted bail to a local journalist from the anti-communist Epoch Times who was arrested for his reporting about attacks against predominantly Christian communities in that country and the government’s response. The High Court in Kuwa granted bail to Luka Binniyat, a Roman Catholic, at a hearing […]
A coalition of Christians and Catholics on Monday called on Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam to drop charges against media tycoon Jimmy Lai and other political activists jailed or in custody under a China-imposed national security law. The petition by more than a dozen Christian and Catholic groups and leaders was handed to a government […]
The sheer volume of negative media coverage is threating to damage the UK Church’s reputation. That’s according to new research, commissioned by PR Agency Jersey Road, that has found that an average of 150 pieces of negative media coverage are published each month in the UK about the Church. Having monitored the media from September […]
Brian Houston has stepped down as the leader of the global multisite Hillsong Church, saying he will remain absent for the rest of this year as he faces trial for allegedly concealing sex abuse committed by his father decades earlier. Phil and Lucinda Dooley will be new interim global pastors. “Last year, I … received […]
A man survived 28 hours in the water following a volcanic eruption in Tonga, and says his faith was what got him through the ordeal. The underwater eruption created a tsunami of waves, which engulfed areas of Atala, the island on which he lives. 57-year-old Lisala Folau was washed out to sea following the disaster, […]
The Prime Minister has appointed a former MP to a senior role to promote the freedom of religion or belief around the world. David Burrowes, who was MP for Enfield Southgate for 12 years until 2017 has been appointed Deputy Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief. He’ll work with the Prime Minister’s Special […]
Christians are increasingly ready to return to face to face gatherings according to the Christian Conference Trust. The Trust, which operates nationwide conference centres serving Christian organisations, educational groups and charities has seen a strong increase in bookings and says it’s on track for a record-breaking year. The Trust has received almost triple the enquiries […]
The Methodist Church is urging people to reach out to their local communities and share their faith during the weekend of celebrations for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. The celebrations will take place on the first weekend of June, on an extended bank holiday. Holly Adams the Methodist Churches’ Evangelism and Contemporary Culture Officer spoke to […]
The Bishop of Whitby has announced the passing away of his wife, Penny Ferguson after a six-month fight with brain cancer. Writing on his Facebook page, Right Rev Paul Ferguson, said his wife of 39 years passed away “in the small hours” of Sunday morning. “Penny had been unconscious for most of the last week: around […]
