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4 days ago | 
premierchristian.news | Kelly Valencia
Renovation work at Beeston Methodist Church in Nottinghamshire has led to the discovery of several historical items believed to date back to the early 1900s.
The church, located on Chilwell Road in Beeston, began redevelopment in February to create a “bright and accessible space” for the community. As part of the project, the church pews were removed and the floor was levelled to improve accessibility.
Before the work started, the church’s youth group planned to bury a time capsule.
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1 week ago | 
premierchristian.news | Kelly Valencia
An AI-generated image of Donald Trump dressed as the Pope has sparked backlash from some Catholics, who say the former US President is mocking their faith.
The image, shared by official White House social media accounts on Friday night, comes as the Catholic Church mourns the death of Pope Francis, who passed away on 21st April.
Cardinals are now preparing for a conclave to elect the Pontiff's successor.
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1 week ago | 
premierchristian.news | Kelly Valencia
The Bishop of London has called the government’s impact assessment of the Assisted Dying Bill a “chilling read”, warning it highlights the risks faced by vulnerable groups.
The report, released late on Friday as local election results came in, estimates nearly 800 assisted deaths could occur in the first year if the law is passed in England and Wales.
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3 weeks ago | 
premierchristian.news | Kelly Valencia
Pope Francis, the 266th leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died at the age of 88.
The pontiff had been suffering from a respiratory infection that developed into double pneumonia.
Vatican Cardinal Farrell, announced the death of Pope Francis, on Monday with these words: “Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis.
"At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father.
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4 weeks ago | 
premierchristian.news | Kelly Valencia
Local residents and church volunteers were honoured by The King at this year’s annual Maundy Service, held at Durham Cathedral for the first time since 1967.
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Seventy-six men and seventy-six women received specially minted coins from His Majesty as a symbol of appreciation for their dedicated service to their communities.
Maundy Thursday is a tradition rooted in Jesus washing the feet of his disciples the night before his death, and dates back to medieval times.
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4 weeks ago | 
premierchristian.news | Kelly Valencia
Cardiff Council has defended a series of advertisement banners displayed across the city, which invite people to attend church for Easter.
The banners read: "Trust in Jesus, he is alive, come to church," and feature the council's official logo.
They have drawn criticism from Humanists UK, who argue that the inclusion of the council's logo gives the impression that the local authority is endorsing a specific religion.
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1 month ago | 
premierchristian.news | Kelly Valencia
King Charles has used his Easter message to encourage unity between faiths, and to recognise those delivering humanitarian aid in conflict zones and areas affected by disaster.
"One of the puzzles of our humanity is how we are capable of both great cruelty and great kindness," the King said, ahead of the traditional Maundy Service at Durham Cathedral.
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1 month ago | 
premierchristian.news | Kelly Valencia
An American pastor kidnapped during a church service in South Africa has been rescued following a "high-intensity shoot-out", police have said.
Josh Sullivan was found unharmed in Gqeberha on Tuesday evening, five days after being abducted from the same area.
Police said he was "immediately assessed by medical personnel and is currently in an excellent condition".
His kidnappers had demanded a ransom, prompting the involvement of South Africa’s elite police unit, the Hawks.
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1 month ago | 
premierchristian.news | Kelly Valencia
Easter remains one of the biggest dates in The Church calendar, according to new figures from Lifeway Research.
A study of U.S. Protestant pastors found that 90 per cent consider Easter one of their highest-attended services of the year, with 52 per cent saying it's typically the most attended. Another 30 per cent said it was their second-highest, and eight per cent placed it third. Christmas and Mother’s Day also draw large numbers, but Easter leads the way.
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1 month ago | 
premierchristian.news | Kelly Valencia
Pope Francis has approved the first step towards sainthood for Antoni Gaudi, the modernist architect behind Barcelona's "Sagrada Familia" basilica, the Vatican said on Monday.
Gaudi was a pious man who worked for more than 40 years on the Sagrada Familia, the largest unfinished Roman Catholic church in the world, a UNESCO world heritage site, and one Europe's biggest tourist draws.
Francis approved a decree recognising Gaudi's "heroic virtues", the Vatican said in a statement.
