The archbishop of Canterbury has issued a rare public condemnation of a fellow Anglican primate who described homosexuality as a “deadly virus” which should be “radically expunged and excised”. Justin Welby, who is the leader of…
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Angola Bishops warn of deteriorating social situation
Catholic bishops said the Covid-19 pandemic is exacerbating an already grave imbalance in living conditions and opportunities, alongside an “unbridled race to exploit hydrocarbons” in its parks and nature reserves. “We are concerned about a degradation…
India Christians appeal for change of poll date
Christians in the northeastern Indian state of Tripura have expressed disappointment over the date of the election for the Tripura tribal area autonomous district council (TTAADC). The state election commission announced on March 2…
Bible reading boost Christians mental health
Reading the Bible has had a positive effect on people’s mental well-being during the pandemic, according to a Christian Research survey conducted in the United Kingdom. The survey also found that respondents were reading the…
Community Churches to open on Mothering Sunday
Community churches in Peasedown St John and Foxcote, near Shoscombe, are set to re-open for public worship on Sunday 14th March, Mothering Sunday. St John’s Church Peasedown, and St James’ Church Foxcote, are both…
Anticipating Easter public Worship
THE lack of certainty inherent in the Executive’s ‘Pathway out of Restrictions’ plan extends to those hoping for an early assurance that public worship will be able to resume for Easter. It says that services…
Pope pleas as more protesters die in Myanmar
Pope Francis has called on Myanmar’s military leaders to stop the violence against anti-coup protesters as nine more people died on March 3. At least 30 people have been killed in the bloody crackdown…
Edinburgh Student forced to crowdfund tuition fees
Meg Bishop is currently studying for a degree in Human Geography at Edinburgh University, a one year course costing £7000. The 24-year-old full time student took out a £10,000 loan which is used to…
Commision rejects India Christians plea to change election date
The Election Commission of India has turned down a request to change the election date in West Bengal and Assam from Maundy Thursday. The All India Catholic Union (AICU), the largest laity movement in…
Can Christians still miraculously heal the sick?
Scripture declares a certain reality of life. This reality centers upon the activity of God within the world. God is not removed from creation. In the Old Testament, we see God choosing and journeying with the nation of…