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Presbyterian Church in Ireland under investigation amid safeguarding concerns

BY  :  Staff  Writer  Christian  Today   The Presbyterian Church in Ireland (PCI) has become the subject of an inquiry by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland following a damning internal report into safeguarding and news of a criminal investigation. Last month the Rev Trevor […]

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Almost half of UK adults plan to attend church this Christmas, new poll finds

BY  :  Obianuju Mbah Christian  Today   Churches across the UK are expecting fuller pews this Christmas, as new research suggests a significant rise in the number of people planning to attend services and church-run events over the festive season. A nationwide poll conducted by […]

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Large crowds join Tommy Robinson’s Christmas carol service

BY  :   Staff  Writer  Christian  Today   A carol service hosted by far-Right activist Tommy Robinson passed off peacefully in London on Saturday despite fears to the contrary. Around 1,000 people are reported to have attended the controversial figure’s outdoor service in Parliament Square. Many […]

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California pastor could spend 220 years in prison for allegedly scamming friends of nearly $240K

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BY  :  Leonardo Blair, Senior Reporter   A California pastor and former political candidate who is accused of scamming longtime friends out of nearly $240,000 through several schemes, is now facing up to 220 years in federal prison after he was arrested on an 11-count […]

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Home News After repentance, Pastor Matthew Queen sentenced for lying to federal investigators

BY   :    Leonardo Blair, Senior Reporter  Christian Post    Despite facing a maximum penalty of up to five years in prison for lying to federal investigators looking into a case of alleged sexual abuse, former pastor Matthew Queen received six months of house arrest […]

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Fears for Christians in Syria after massacre

BY   :  Robert  Parr   Christian Today   “Alawites to the grave and Christians to Beirut,” was a chant often heard in the early days of the rebellion against Bashar al-Assad, an Alawite, and his government. Sadly, but perhaps not surprisingly, such sentiments turned to bloodshed […]

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Syria update: Christians among over 1,000 massacred amid worst atrocities since Assad’s ousting

BY  :  Anugrah Kumar, Christian Post Contributor    Christians and other religious minorities in Syria are sounding the alarm as more than 1,000 people have been killed since last Thursday in what rights groups describe as some of the worst atrocities since the ouster of […]

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Free speech win as judge throws out case against Christian street preacher

BY  :  Staff  Writer  Christian Today   A Christian street preacher prosecuted after criticising Islam is celebrating a win for free speech after his case was thrown out by a judge this week. At a hearing at Wolverhampton Crown Court, Mr Recorder G Kelly dismissed […]

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Scottish lawmaker behind buffer zone law admits JD Vance is right, praying in one’s home can be illegal

BY   :   Christian Today   The member of the Scottish Parliament behind abortion buffer zones has conceded that there are circumstances in which praying in one’s home could constitute a breach of the law, despite previously rebuffing such claims made by U.S. Vice President JD Vance as […]

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From the pews to the press: a new communication blueprint for the Church

BY  : Duncan Williams  Christian Today   In an era where media narratives shape public perception, churches often struggle to make their voices heard. Rev Peter Crumpler, an Anglican minister, former Director of Communications for the Church of England, and a seasoned journalist, has spent […]

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Aspiring rabbi sues Jews for Jesus for defamation over use of blurred stock photo in social media post

BY  : Ian M. Giatti, Christian Post Reporter    Attorneys say a defamation lawsuit filed by an aspiring rabbi claiming a social media post with his image falsely identified him with the religious organization Jews for Jesus is “meritless” and “destined for dismissal.” The controversy […]

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What Ramadan means for Muslims and how we can pray for them

BY  :  Staff Writer   Christian Post   An Iranian Christian has given her insights into the meaning of Ramadan for Muslims and has shared three prayer topics for Christians to consider during the Islamic holy month. Writing for the Evangelical Alliance, Bahar Shahabi, told of […]

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The two-way blessing of twinning: a partnership of giving and receiving between Scottish and Malawian churches

BY  :   Obianuju  Mbah Christian Today   For two decades years, the Innerleithen, Traquair and Walkerburn Parish Church has been twinned with Thondwe Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP), fostering transformative change for Malawians, and guided by five key principles: alleviating food poverty, fostering economic […]

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