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Former Archbishop of Canterbury George Carey faces disciplinary action over handling of serial sex abuser John Smyth

Europe Church & Missions Family & Children

8 min read

Former Archbishop of Canterbury Lord George Carey of Clifton, 89, is facing disciplinary action by the Church of England’s National Safeguarding Team (NST) over his handling of serial sex abuser and pedophile John Smyth. The action follows a review of clergy named and criticized in the Makin Review and comes after the most recent Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Rev. Justin Welby, resigned in November 2024 over his own handling of the same offender.

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Parental advisory: the danger of smartphones for a child's faith

Europe Society & Culture

7 min read

The screen dopamine snare is an epidemic among children who are provided access to smart phones and other portable smart devices. Research suggests numerous negative impacts but it will be some time before we have definitive findings. Much harm could be done in the meantime, however, to children's well-being and to their faith as they enter adulthood. We know enough now to make changes, but will it be too little too late?
What to do when people online are wrong—should Christians be political commentators?

Europe Society & Culture

9 min read

It is not unusual to be triggered by an opinion or comments in mainstream or social media that we feel strongly against. The relatively anonymous nature of the internet feeds the urge to respond with a strong corrective. If we think we are representing Christianity well in this way, we do well to pause and think again, informed by these insights from an Evangelical political commentator in the United Kingdom.
The seductive allure of Cultural Christianity — so near yet so far

Europe Church & Missions Society & Culture

5 min read

Cultural Christians are those who embrace the ethics of Christianity that formed the foundation of Western society, which has brought a great deal of benefit to the world. They are convinced of the Christian message but not committed to the Christian Lord. In his first opinion for Christian Daily International, J.John says that Cultural Christianity provides wonderful opportunities for sharing the gospel.
Reputation vs righteousness—what is your pearl of great price? A reflection on the Blake Lively/Justin Baldoni conflict.

Europe Society & Culture

4 min read

Reputation is something highly prized by the world and those with a public reputation work hard to protect it. The Lively/Baldoni saga is a case in point. From Hollywood to tribal honor cultures, reputation is highly valued. It is the world's pearl of great price, but Jesus considers us his pearl and sacrificed everything including his reputation to purchase it, setting the bar for his followers to sacrifice similarly so that we may thrive.

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Europe Society & Culture

Planned changes to UK assisted dying bill spark controversy as expert panel may replace high court judge

By Chris Eyte

Policymakers in the U.K. Parliament are considering whether to replace the requirement for a high court judge to adjudicate assisted dying cases with a panel of "experts." The move, supported by Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, who fronted the bill, has caused consternation among other MPs and opponents of the impending Terminally Ill (Adults) Bill legislation to introduce assisted dying in the country.
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Europe Religious Freedom

UK school worker wins appeal over dismissal for LGBTQ views

By Chris Eyte

A school counseling assistant today (Feb. 12) won at the U.K. Court of Appeal after her employer fired her for expressing concern on Facebook about LGBTQ+ materials being taught to primary school children.
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Europe Religious Freedom

UK police continue to harass pro-life advocates near abortion clinics

By Chris Eyte

Police in Birmingham, England reprimanded a pro-life advocate for praying silently near an abortion clinic, just months after a judge ruled police must pay her compensation for wrongly arresting her twice for the same activity.
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Europe Church & Missions

Anglican Communion refutes claims that gluten-free bread and non-alcoholic wine are barred from Holy Communion

By Chris Eyte

The Anglican Communion has denied media reports that gluten-free bread and non-alcoholic wine are being banned from Holy Communion services.
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Europe Church & Missions

Mission Aviation Fellowship co-founder Jack Hemmings AFC dies aged 103

By Chris Eyte

Tributes have been paid to Jack Hemmings AFC, co-founder of Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF), who has passed away at the age of 103. Hemmings, a former Royal Air Force (RAF) squadron leader and pilot, from Horam, East Sussex, England, died peacefully in his sleep on Jan. 24, according to a press statement by MAF.
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Europe Church & Missions

Bishop of Liverpool denies sexual harassment allegations by two women, yet resigns due to untenable situation

By Chris Eyte

The Bishop of Liverpool has resigned from his position after two women, including the Bishop of Chelmsford, accused him of sexual harrassment. The Rt. Revd. Dr. John Perumbalath published a statement on Jan. 30 on the diocese website saying that the reason behind his resignation was the untenable situation since the media reports, and that it should not be understood as an admission of guilt.

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Frank Heinrich steps down as co-chairman of Evangelical Alliance in Germany

Europe Church & Missions

Less than 2 min

Frank Heinrich is stepping down as co-leader of the Evangelische Allianz in Deutschland (Evangelical Alliance in Germany, or EAD) after two and a half years in the role, the national alliance announced following a farewell event Wednesday.
Guardians of the galaxy: shielding our children from an online sleep

Africa Family & Children

Less than 15 min
Judge in Pakistan sentences killer of Christian to death

Asia Religious Freedom

Less than 4 min
Authorities in Indonesia refuse to back church construction

Asia Religious Freedom

Less than 4 min
Has Christianity in China stopped growing since 2010? Experts give their say

Asia Church & Missions

Less than 12 min
Evangelicals who joined anti-corruption protests in Serbia say: 'We see everything, we know everything, and we want change’

Europe Society & Culture

Less than 12 min

Europe

Former Archbishop of Canterbury George Carey faces disciplinary action over handling of serial sex abuser John Smyth

Lauding efforts to end Ukraine war, Mission Eurasia says ‘just peace cannot come at the expense of truth'

Christian aid leaders outraged over UK aid budget cuts for military spending

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Humanitarian leader Baroness Cox announces Alzheimer’s diagnosis, HART charity vows to 'carry forward her inspirational vision'

Following political shift in Germany's election, leader of Evangelical Alliance calls on Christians to pray, model gospel values

Austrian evangelical leader calls for unity amid political deadlock: 'counteract society’s polarization'

Evangelicals in Ukraine oppose ceding territory for peace, rights advocates say

'An epidemic of global proportions': UN Special Rapporteur warns porn is prostition and 'prostitution is not work'

Opinion

Parental advisory: the danger of smartphones for a child's faith

What to do when people online are wrong—should Christians be political commentators?

The seductive allure of Cultural Christianity — so near yet so far

Reputation vs righteousness—what is your pearl of great price? A reflection on the Blake Lively/Justin Baldoni conflict.

Latest

Planned changes to UK assisted dying bill spark controversy as expert panel may replace high court judge

UK school worker wins appeal over dismissal for LGBTQ views

UK police continue to harass pro-life advocates near abortion clinics

Anglican Communion refutes claims that gluten-free bread and non-alcoholic wine are barred from Holy Communion

Mission Aviation Fellowship co-founder Jack Hemmings AFC dies aged 103

Bishop of Liverpool denies sexual harassment allegations by two women, yet resigns due to untenable situation

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Frank Heinrich steps down as co-chairman of Evangelical Alliance in Germany

Guardians of the galaxy: shielding our children from an online sleep

Judge in Pakistan sentences killer of Christian to death

Authorities in Indonesia refuse to back church construction

Has Christianity in China stopped growing since 2010? Experts give their say

Evangelicals who joined anti-corruption protests in Serbia say: 'We see everything, we know everything, and we want change’

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