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Francis Chan: 'I do not continue to endorse people like Mike Bickle' - Premier Christian News | Headlines, Breaking News, Comment & Analysis
2+ hour, 46+ min ago (853+ words) Internationally renowned US pastor Francis Chan has distanced himself from disgraced evangelical leader Mike Bickle. In a lengthy statement published on Saturday, Chan said his silence on his relationship with Bickle might appear as though he doesn't condemn the actions…...
Rick Warren praises ‘integrity and courageous leadership’ of GAFCON bishops - Premier Christian News | Headlines, Breaking News, Comment & Analysis
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (342+ words) Pastor Rick Warren has called for Anglicans to "finish the task" of the Great Commission, as he addressed a meeting of the Global Anglican Future Conference (GAFCON) in Nigeria. The conservative grouping had gathered in Abuja, as it looked to…...
AI can be ‘used for devil worshipping’, says Mexican Catholic priest - Premier Christian News | Headlines, Breaking News, Comment & Analysis
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (462+ words) A Catholic priest has warned that AI chatbots have been fuelling Satanism, saying they can be used for "devil worshipping. Father Luis Ramirez Almanza, a Mexican Catholic priest, has invited rabbis, imams and evangelical preachers to join an annual exorcism…...
Archbishop of York criticises BBC's 'appalling lack of religious literacy' - Premier Christian News | Headlines, Breaking News, Comment & Analysis
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (443+ words) The Archbishop of York has lamented the state of BBC'religious programming, believing'there is an "appalling lack of religious literacy" at the corporation.' Most Rev Stephen Cottrell expressed his concern that faith has been sidelined across the broadcaster's content, despite it…...
Vatican warns against cosmetic surgery's 'cult of the body' - Premier Christian News | Headlines, Breaking News, Comment & Analysis
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (309+ words) Jesus will still love you as you age, even if you have a few wrinkles on your face, according to a Vatican document issued on Wednesday. In a new text approved by Pope Leo, a top Vatican commission warned the…...
YouGov to repeat ‘quiet revival’ study amid expert criticism - Premier Christian News | Headlines, Breaking News, Comment & Analysis
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (628+ words) YouGov has confirmed it will repeat its research into church attendance later this year, following mounting scrutiny over claims of a "quiet revival" in Britain. The move comes after academics and polling experts publicly questioned findings published by the Bible…...
Bishop of Guildford Andrew Watson dies at 64 - Premier Christian News | Headlines, Breaking News, Comment & Analysis
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (862+ words) The Bishop of Guildford, Rt Rev Andrew Watson has died at the age of 64. Bishop Andrew died peacefully on Tuesday'surrounded by family, less than a month after he received a terminal diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. Announcing his death in a…...
‘Faith and belief must remain part of our national conversation’; Government minister tells Church leaders - Premier Christian News | Headlines, Breaking News, Comment & Analysis
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (320+ words) The government has reaffirmed its commitment to working with churches at the third ChurchWorks Summit in Westminster on the 27th February 2025. Speaking to more than 300 delegates, minister for devolution, faith and communities Miatta Fahnbulleh, said: "Faith and belief must remain part…...
Vatican unveils unusual postage stamp honouring Ukraine's Catholics - Premier Christian News | Headlines, Breaking News, Comment & Analysis
5+ day, 15+ hour ago (508+ words) The Vatican unveiled a new postage stamp on Thursday honouring Ukraine's Catholics, with the design showing their cathedral in Kyiv during a blackout in an unusually pointed reference to the daily struggles of Ukrainians in wartime. While the Vatican Postal…...
Record number of people prepare to join Catholic Church in England - Premier Christian News | Headlines, Breaking News, Comment & Analysis
1+ week, 4+ day ago (635+ words) Do share this story to encourage others to pray too. The number of candidates preparing to be received into the Catholic Church across England at Easter is at its highest level for 15years. Dioceses across the country are reporting increases, with…...