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Edinburgh minister elected new Moderator of the Church of Scotland General Assembly - Premier Christian News | Headlines, Breaking News, Comment & Analysis
5+ hour ago (404+ words) An Edinburgh minister has been elected as the new Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, taking up the role for the year ahead. Rt Rev Gordon Kennedy will serve'for 12 months as the Kirk's ambassador at home…...
Reform UK council changes see canon removed from standards board role - Premier Christian News | Headlines, Breaking News, Comment & Analysis
9+ hour, 14+ min ago (283+ words) A Church of England canon has been removed from his long-standing role as chair of a council standards board in Calderdale, after Reform UK took control of the authority following local elections. Canon Hilary Barber, vicar of Halifax Minster, told…...
Climate protesters interrupt Westminster Abbey service with hymn - Premier Christian News | Headlines, Breaking News, Comment & Analysis
10+ hour, 51+ min ago (386+ words) A group of Christian climate activists interrupted a service at Westminster Abbey on Sunday by singing a climate-themed hymn in the centre aisle of the church. The protest, organised by Christian Climate Action, took place shortly after the Gospel reading…...
Pope Leo to visit Uruguay in November, part of regional tour - Premier Christian News | Headlines, Breaking News, Comment & Analysis
11+ hour, 18+ min ago (143+ words) Pope Leo is set to visit Uruguay in November, news outlet Teledoce reported on Thursday, citing the Catholic Church in Montevideo. Uruguay's foreign ministry confirmed to Reuters it is preparing for the visit, which would form part of a broader…...
Hedge fund billionaire says he has 'found God' and urges 'love not hate' - Premier Christian News | Headlines, Breaking News, Comment & Analysis
18+ hour, 54+ min ago (335+ words) A billionaire hedge fund manager, known for taking on some of the world's biggest companies, has spoken publicly about finding God and embracing a more spiritual outlook on life. In an interview with the Financial Times (FT), Sir Christopher Hohn…...
Mexican Catholic Church warns of rise in human trafficking during World Cup - Premier Christian News | Headlines, Breaking News, Comment & Analysis
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (331+ words) The FIFA Men's World Cup could lead to a rise in human trafficking and sexual exploitation, according to the Catholic Church in Mexico. More than five million visitors are expected to visit the country as three cities host matches. The…...
Church roller door tragedy: Pastor recalls moment colleague was killed in church accident - Premier Christian News | Headlines, Breaking News, Comment & Analysis
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (403+ words) A church staff member has described the moment a heavy roller door fell on pastor Helen Verry, killing her during preparations for a Sunday service. The incident occurred in 2022 at Church Unlimited in'West Auckland, New Zealand, while staff were setting…...
Kent County Council to introduce Lord's Prayer at start of meetings - Premier Christian News | Headlines, Breaking News, Comment & Analysis
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (297+ words) Kent County Council has voted to introduce the Lord's Prayer at the beginning of its council meetings. Forty-eight members of the local authority, which is controlled by Reform UK, voted to open meetings with a prayer, while 46 were also in…...
Christian mother cleared after landmark abortion buffer zone case falls apart - Premier Christian News | Headlines, Breaking News, Comment & Analysis
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (254+ words) A Christian mother who became the first person convicted under Northern Ireland's abortion "safe access zone" laws has had her conviction overturned after the case collapsed in court. Claire Brennan, from Ballymena, had been found guilty of breaching the Abortion…...
Woman arrested after allegedly decapitating Jesus statue outside church - Premier Christian News | Headlines, Breaking News, Comment & Analysis
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (296+ words) A woman has been arrested for allegedly decapitating a statue of Jesus outside a church in New York. Deyonna Subert, 41, was charged with second-degree criminal mischief in connection with damage to a Sacred Heart of Jesus statue at St. Mary's…...