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Churches in England urge immediate end to war in Ukraine
Churches Together in England is appealing for an "immediate cessation" to the war in Ukraine.
Netherlands congregation leaves Russian Orthodox Church over Ukraine war
The announcement was "extremely painful and difficult for all concerned" and came in response to what the parish called a "threat to the parish and the clergy."
Ukraine war splits Russian Orthodox parishes across Europe
The war in Ukraine is forcing believers outside Russia to either stay loyal to the church leadership in Moscow despite its support for the invasion, leave the church in protest or seek a messy middle ground.
Anglican Church of Canada leaders apologize to survivors
Anglican Church of Canada leaders have responded to an open letter issued by ACCToo, an advocacy group for victims of sexual abuse in the church.
Injuries after Ukrainian monastery sheltering refugees damaged in bombardment
Several refugees sheltering at a Ukrainian Orthodox monastery suffered injuries when a bomb exploded near the entrance just hours after President Volodymyr Zelensky said he's ready to hold peace talks with Russia in Jerusalem.
Stop the 'unacceptable' war, Pope pleads
The Pope has pleaded with Russia to end the "massacre" in Ukraine.
Faith is alive in Ukraine despite hardships of war
A Polish cardinal has praised the "strong faith" of Ukrainians after a pastoral visit to their country to pray with them and see firsthand the humanitarian response to the war.
Russian Orthodox patriarch urged to call for an end to war in Ukraine
Christian leaders in the United States have sent an open letter to Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill urging him to withdraw his support for the invasion that has led to "tragic and terrible loss of innocent civilian life."
World Health Organization calls for full decriminalization of abortion
"Being able to obtain safe abortion is a crucial part of health care," said Craig Lissner, acting Director for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Research at WHO.
Amid the war and the heartache, the Lord is at work in Ukraine
We are doing everything we can to provide for their physical needs and we are holding out the hope of the gospel even as we cling to it ourselves, says Operation Mobilisation's field leader in Ukraine, Wayne Zschech.
Canadian megachurch pastor resigns after sexual misconduct investigation
Bruxy Cavey, the primary teaching pastor of one of Canada's largest megachurches, The Meeting House, has resigned after an independent investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct commissioned by the church last December concluded that he abused his power.
Refined by fire: how conflict has changed Ukraine's Christians â for good
"Right now, all denominational differences have collapsed," says Kyiv pastor Victor Punin. "Every Christian is praying with the same attitude."
Persecuted women and girls 'feel abandoned by the West'
"Violence against women and girls is a global crisis. One in three women will experience sexual violence in their lives," says Fiona Bruce MP, the Prime Minister's Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief.
Christian charity sends emergency field hospital to Ukraine
An emergency field hospital has been airlifted to Ukraine by a Christian charity to help meet critical medical needs resulting from the war with Russia.
The saint at the heart of the war in Ukraine
Who was St Vladimir/Volodymyr and how did he come to occupy such a contested place in the hearts and minds of two nations that are now locked in bitter warfare? The answer involves Vikings far from home, a reluctant Byzantine princess, the creation of a hybrid national identity, and conversion to Christianity.
The Christian women left behind after another war: Syria
For the women left behind in Syria, International Women's Day is much the same as any other: queueing for hours for food and wondering where next they can move after they are evicted, because they cannot pay the rent.