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Eleanor Donaldson’s mental health ‘deteriorating’ amid sex abuse trial

2 days ago | premierchristian.news | Anna Rees

Newry Crown Court has heard that the mental health of Lady Eleanor Donaldson is deteriorating, as she and her husband stand trial in relation to alleged sex offences. Lady Eleanor, 59, is the wife of former DUP leader and Christian, Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, aged 62. Last year, Northern Ireland’s longest-serving MP stepped down as DUP leader shortly before his arrest in relation to 18 counts of alleged sexual abuse, spanning 1985 to 2008.
Bishop Martyn Snow steps down as lead bishop for LLF process - Premier Christian News | Headlines, Breaking News, Comment & Analysis

2 days ago | premierchristian.news | Kelly Valencia

Rt Rev Martyn Snow has announced he is stepping down from his role as lead bishop for the Church of England’s Living in Love and Faith (LLF) process. In a statement shared on social media, the Bishop of Leicester said the decision had been made “with a very heavy heart” and that he no longer believed agreement could be reached under his leadership.
Christian organisations call for national day of prayer ahead of assisted dying vote

2 days ago | premierchristian.news | Anna Rees

Christian organisations are calling for a national day of prayer ahead of the second day of debate in Westminster on the Assisted Dying Bill later next week. MPs are expected to vote this summer on whether terminally ill adults should be allowed assistance to end their lives. Care, Affinity, the Christian Medical Fellowship, the Christian Institute, Christian Concern and the Evangelical Alliance are collectively calling for Christians to pray about the bill on Tuesday, 11th June.
‘These attacks must end’: Anglican Gaza hospital attacked again

2 days ago | premierchristian.news | Kelly Valencia

The Israeli forces have opened fire inside the compound of Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza City this week, killing three journalists and two others, including a father who was accompanying his son to the surgical unit, according to the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem. The attack also left 30 other bystanders wounded, including members of the hospital’s staff.
March for Jesus Belfast cancelled due to large crowds

3 days ago | premierchristian.news | Anna Rees

A major Christian gathering planned for Belfast city centre has been cancelled just days before it was set to take place. The March for Jesus, scheduled for Saturday, 7th June, was expected to attract more than 10,000 participants. March for Jesus is a global movement; in October 2024, March for Jesus Dublin saw Christians walk from the city’s Garden of Remembrance to Dáil Éireann, the Irish parliament.
Christian leader appointed Gaza aid chief vows focus on relief work, not politics

3 days ago | premierchristian.news | Kelly Valencia

The newly appointed head of the Israel-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) has defended the organisation’s mission to deliver 300 million meals in 90 days, amid mounting criticism and security concerns. Johnnie Moore, a Christian leader and former Trump faith advisor, was named executive chairman this week after his predecessor resigned, citing an inability to guarantee the group’s independence from Israel.
DC Talk frontman accused of sexual assault, grooming - Premier Christian News | Headlines, Breaking News, Comment & Analysis

3 days ago | premierchristian.news | Will Maule

Christian musician Michael Tait has been accused of grooming and sexual assault. Allegations against the singer – who famously fronted the popular Christian rock bands DC Talk and Newsboys – date back to 2004 and have been published in an extensive article by The Roys Report (TRR). Three different men spoke to TRR and detailed instances of alcohol abuse and sexual assault after being befriended by Tait on music tours in 2004, 2010, and 2014 respectively.
Biggest church building survey launched, as one in four Welsh churches close

3 days ago | premierchristian.news | Anna Rees

The future of church buildings has been described as the biggest challenge facing the UK by the National Churches Trust (NCT), as it launches a major survey to learn why churches are closing. In Wales, 25 per cent of churches have closed in the last decade alone. Chairman of the National Churches Trust, Sir Philip Rutnam said church buildings are facing an existential moment. Key areas of concern include how frequently a building is used, its current condition, and the cost of maintaining it.
Pope Leo and Putin discuss Ukraine war

3 days ago | premierchristian.news | Kelly Valencia

Pope Leo XIV and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone on Wednesday, with both sides reporting a focus on the war in Ukraine and the possibility of a peaceful resolution. It was the first conversation between the two since Pope Leo was elected head of the Catholic Church last month. According to a Kremlin readout, President Putin “reaffirmed his interest in bringing about peace by political and diplomatic means”, describing the call as “constructive”.
AI suggests Dead Sea scrolls may be centuries older than thought

3 days ago | premierchristian.news | Kelly Valencia

Some of the Dead Sea Scrolls may be centuries older than previously believed, according to new research that combines artificial intelligence and radiocarbon dating. In a study published in Plos One, researchers examined 30 samples from Qumran and nearby sites, first removing castor oil used in the 1950s that may have skewed earlier dating results.