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Faith could be a key factor in Australia's upcoming election

Ben Kruzins Wed 2 Mar 2022 15:09 GMT

It is clear that faith or a lack of it will decide this election at a time when more and more Australians are turning away from Christianity

Pope leads day of prayer and fasting for Ukraine

Staff writer | Wed 2 Mar 2022 10:03 GMT

"With war everything is lost," said Pope Francis.
Russians feel 'ashamed' over war with Ukraine

Julian Mann | Wed 2 Mar 2022 9:44 GMT

"Moscow is a very dark place to be in at the moment," said the Chaplain of St Andrew's Moscow and Area Dean of Russia and the Ukraine.
Islamic terrorists kill three Christians in Chibok, Nigeria

Morning Star News | Tue 1 Mar 2022 12:50 GMT

Suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists on February 25 killed three Christians in an attack on northeast Nigeria's Chibok area, residents say.
US Supreme Court to hear case of Christian web designer

Michael Gryboski | Tue 1 Mar 2022 12:13 GMT

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear the case of a Christian web designer challenging a Colorado state law requiring her to create wedding websites for same-sex couples if she also offers similar services for other couples.
Vatican offers to mediate negotiations between Russia and Ukraine

Claire Giangravé | Tue 1 Mar 2022 11:56 GMT

We must avoid every escalation, halt the conflict and negotiate,' said Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin.
Franklin Graham sends disaster response teams to Europe

Yonat Shimron | Tue 1 Mar 2022 11:41 GMT

"If this drags out for another week or two or three, the refugees could be in the millions," Graham said.
Ukrainian clergy staying to help

Staff writer | Tue 1 Mar 2022 9:04 GMT

Clergy in Ukraine are doing what they can to help their people as Russia bears down on key cities, forcing hundreds of thousands of people to flee their homes.
'End the war now,' says Orthodox leader

Staff writer | Mon 28 Feb 2022 10:27 GMT

Orthodox leader Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, spiritual leader of some 300 million Orthodox Christians worldwide, has issued an urgent appeal to Russia to end the war in Ukraine.
Ukrainian president thanks Pope for prayers

Jennifer Lee | Mon 28 Feb 2022 9:50 GMT

Pope Francis and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke on the phone on Saturday.
PM promises help for Ukraine during church visit

Staff writer | Mon 28 Feb 2022 9:07 GMT

The Prime Minister promised that the UK would do all it can to support Ukraine during a visit to the Cathedral of the Holy Family in London on Sunday.
Russian invasion is 'crime against humanity'

Lew Nescott Jr | Sat 26 Feb 2022 15:27 GMT

If we allow something like this to happen in Ukraine today, then atrocities similar to this will happen in other parts of the world, says Archbishop Daniel, head of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA.
China: new law makes online church meetings illegal

Staff writer | Sat 26 Feb 2022 12:21 GMT

A new law will take effect on 1 March making online gatherings illegal for unregistered churches.