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  Welby decries 'appalling and devastating' loss of life at Anglican-run Gaza hospital

  Staff writer | Wed 18 Oct 2023 10:28 BST

  The Archbishop of Canterbury has renewed calls for the protection of civilians in Gaza after an explosion at an Anglican-run hospital left hundreds dead.

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  Dozens of Christian and Jewish leaders urge Biden to take 'stronger action on behalf of Israel'

  Staff writer | Wed 18 Oct 2023 5:33 BST

  Over 50 Christian and Jewish leaders have urged US President Joe Biden to show "unlimited and unqualified support for Israel" as he visits the country on Wednesday.

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  Jerusalem church leader offers himself in exchange for Israeli hostages

  Jennifer Lee | Wed 18 Oct 2023 4:59 BST

  The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem has offered himself in exchange for the release of Israeli hostages being held in Gaza.

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  Hundreds feared dead in huge blast at Christian hospital in Gaza

  Staff writer | Wed 18 Oct 2023 4:20 BST

  At least 500 people are feared to have been killed in a huge explosion at a Christian hospital in Gaza that both Israel and Hamas have denied responsibility for.

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  Extreme poverty can be eradicated, says Christian charity

  Rebecca Marlow | Tue 17 Oct 2023 14:16 BST

  A Christian charity is urging people not to give up hope that extreme poverty can one day be a thing of the past.

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  A pastor's unwavering faith amidst persecution in Uttar Pradesh

  Shireen Bhatia | Tue 17 Oct 2023 13:14 BST

  "The most they can do is put us in jail, what else can they do?"

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  Archbishop joins faith leaders in condemning rise in antisemitic incidents amid Israel-Hamas war

  Staff writer | Tue 17 Oct 2023 12:11 BST

  UK faith leaders, including the Archbishop of Canterbury, have made a joint appeal for unity among Britain's faith communities amid the Israel-Gaza conflict.

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  Max Lucado on how Christians should respond to global conflict

  Leah MarieAnn Klett | Tue 17 Oct 2023 9:46 BST

  Pastor and bestselling author Max Lucado says global conflict is a "signal of the coming end of this age".

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  Hospitals in Gaza are 'facing catastrophe', says Archbishop

  Staff writer | Mon 16 Oct 2023 7:34 BST

  The Archbishop of Canterbury has called on Israel to reverse an order for Gaza hospitals to be evacuated.

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  Johnnie Moore tells EU to 'give Israel all the support it needs now'

  The Christian Post | Mon 16 Oct 2023 6:39 BST

  American Evangelical leader the Rev Johnnie Moore is calling on the European Union to step up its support for Israel following the attacks which he said "materially involved" Iran.

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  Pray and weep for Israel

  David Robertson | Sun 15 Oct 2023 8:45 BST

  there are some basic principles we should all be able to put into practice when we reflect and comment on these issues.

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  Officials vow to withdraw permit for Christian school in Indonesia

  Morning Star News | Sat 14 Oct 2023 12:41 BST

  Bowing to pressure from Islamic protestors, local officials in South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia have vowed to withdraw permission that had been granted to build a Christian school, sources said.