PA: British Isles & Ireland
Friday, 10 November 2017 11:18
Foreign secretary’s blunder
Evin is a brutal and infamous prison. Dorothy Parvaz, who was held there in 2011, said detainees face daily cross-examinations, with constantly changing conditions in attempts to trick prisoners to admit to alleged crimes in a…
Friday, 10 November 2017 11:15
Fixed odds betting terminals
Churches and faith groups have urged the Government to be strong on reforms to fixed odds betting terminals (FOBTs). While they welcomed its recent announcement of a consultation on proposed changes to gaming machines, they warned…
Friday, 10 November 2017 11:13
One month, one church, one prayer
This month Christian organisations are seeking to encourage the Church to pray for fellow believers who suffer because of their faith. Around the world, Christians risk harassment, discrimination, imprisonment and even death simply for trying to…
Friday, 10 November 2017 11:11
Safe Haven
Safe Haven gives refuge to those who face the threat of violence for freely choosing to leave Islam and follow Jesus. It does this mainly by connecting victims with those who can provide a safe place,…
Friday, 03 November 2017 12:02
80-year-old meets Jesus
Jason and Nisae Williamson are planting a church among the Iski people group in Papua New Guinea. Anka, an elderly man, was sent to their village so that he could hear the good news, as the…
Friday, 03 November 2017 11:58
Friday Focus: joyful invitation
When Jesus sends out the 72 he tells them the truth that as they go to invite people to hear about the kingdom of God, they will be either welcomed or rejected: if the latter, they…