Originally published in Premier Christian News The Most Rev Justin Welby has resigned his position as the 105th Archbishop of Canterbury after a report into a prolific child abuser led to accusations of a Church of England cover-up. Archbishop Justin said he “must take personal and institutional responsibility” over his inaction […]
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UK abortion clinic buffer zone law unclear on silent prayer
Originally published in Christian Today People who pray silently outside abortion clinics in the UK may not necessarily be committing a crime, the Crown Prosecution Service has said. It has published guidance in relation to new ‘safe access zones’ that came into effect outside abortion clinics on October 31. The […]
‘Historic’ march for Jesus in Ireland
Originally published in Premier Christian News Thousands joined the March for Jesus in Dublin on Saturday, with organisers estimating up to 12 000 attendees. Starting at the Garden of Remembrance and ending at Dáil Éireann, the event brought together individuals, families, and community groups for a day of worship, joy, […]
Archbishop of Canterbury’s gay sex comments spark backlash
Originally published in Christian Today Evangelicals have expressed “disbelief” at comments made by the Archbishop of Canterbury in which he claimed that gay sex is not sinful if it is within a committed relationship. Archbishop Justin Welby made the comments on The Rest is Politics podcast hosted by former Labour spin doctor […]
Christian man sentenced for praying silently outside UK abortion clinic
Originally published in Faithwire A Christian man in the UK has been convicted for silently praying just inside what had been dubbed a “buffer zone” at an abortion clinic in Bournemouth in November 2022. Adam Smith-Connor, a British military veteran and a father of two, was sentenced Wednesday to a […]
Police in UK compensate preacher for unlawful arrest, jailing
United Kingdom police last week paid R230 000 (10 000 British pounds) in damages and costs to a Christian preacher arrested, strip-searched and jailed for denouncing Islam in 2022 at a renowned public speech site in London. Police at Speakers’ Corner on June 26 2022,treated Hatun Tash, director of Defend […]
Pro-lifer awarded R302 000 after being arrested twice for silent prayer
Orginally published by The Christian Institute British pro-life campaigner Isabel Vaughan-Spruce has received R302 000 (£13 000) and an apology from the police after being wrongfully arrested for silently praying outside an abortion clinic. The director of March for Life UK has been arrested twice by West Midlands Police for […]
Evangelicals disappointed by Church of England Synod vote on same-sex blessings
Originally published in Christian Today The Church of England Evangelical Council (CEEC) has expressed its “deep disappointment” at the General Synod’s vote to continue the process towards introducing standalone services of blessing for same-sex couples. Monday’s vote also saw the Church of England move closer to removing current restrictions on […]
70 000 gather in London’s Trafalgar Square to hear Gospel message
Originally published in CBN News News of revival from countries outside of the United States continues to travel around the world. This time, a massive Gospel event in London last month saw more than 70 000 moved by the Spirit of God with many people giving their lives to Jesus […]
UK Christian campaigners protest proposed law change that would legalise abortion up to birth
Originally published in Premier Christian News Members of Parliament are debating major new amendments to UK abortion laws which would effectively decriminalise terminations up to birth. If passed into law it would mark the biggest change in abortion legislation since the Abortion Act in 1967. MPs are expected to get a free vote on the amendments […]