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Church in Wales votes to make same-sex blessing provision permanent

Originally published in Premier Christian News The Church in Wales Governing Body has voted to make permanent provision for church blessings for couples in same-sex civil marriages and civil partnerships. The decision follows a five-year experimental period and was approved by the required two-thirds majority across bishops, clergy and laity […]

Bethel launches third-party investigation of Ben Armstrong, church culture

Originally published in Church Leaders Weeks after placing Ben Armstrong, its prophetic ministry director, on administrative leave, Bethel Church announced that an independent investigator will look into sexual abuse allegations made against him. In addition, the Charismatic megachurch based in Redding, California, said it will use a “third-party expert to review our governance, leadership […]

Hope amid horror: Sudan pastor reports growing Church as brutal civil war reaches 3 years

Originally published in Premier Christian News A church leader in Sudan has said more people are coming to Christ there despite ongoing violence between the Rapid Support Forces and the Sudanese Armed Forces. This weeks marks three years since the civil war began, and since then, hundreds of thousands of people have […]

Global antisemitism casts shadow as Israel marks Holocaust Remembrance Day

Originally published in CBN As Israel pauses to remember one of history’s darkest chapters, new concerns are emerging about the future. Rising antisemitism and growing global tensions are casting a shadow over Holocaust Remembrance Day.  Israel’s observance of the event began yesterday with solemn ceremonies at the Yad Vashem Holocaust […]

What really happened in Nigeria’s deadly Holy Week?

Originally published in The Pillar Christians in Nigeria once again celebrated Holy Week and Easter against the backdrop of violence. That is sadly unsurprising given the general lack of security in the West African country and the relentless attacks on the Christian community in recent years. But while it’s clear […]

Ugandan bill to establish Sharia courts sparks urgent religious freedom concerns

Originally published in Harbinger’s Daily A bill in Uganda that would establish a nationwide system of Sharia courts — known in Uganda as “Qadhis courts” — is sparking urgent international concerns over freedom of religion, as lawmakers push to fast-track its passage before Parliament dissolves on April 24 2026.   The Qadhis Courts Bill, formally published in […]