Family of Christian woman killed in Greece remember her 'kindness' and 'integrity'
The family of a Scottish aid worker who was found dead in a suitcase in Athens have remembered her as a "kind, principled and selfless" woman.
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Over 1,500 queue up for prayer and worship in London despite heatwave
Long queues forming outside the East London venue despite temperatures climbing above 30°C.
Most adults in England and Wales not in a traditional marriage
The Coalition for Marriage has criticised plans to give the "rewards of marriage" to the unmarried.
Mums show support for abortion pill reversal against California lawsuit
Californian officials have disputed the claims made about abortion pill reversal treatment.
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Instead of going on an expensive guilt trip, why doesn't the Church of England spend £100m on parish vicars?
With the £100m earmarked for slavery reparations, the Church of England could fund 100 frontline vicars for a decade.
Why the Church needs to talk about what we wear
The Church should not shy away from honest conversations about modesty and our responsibility towards others.
Police investigating Ann Widdecombe killing reopen investigation into attempted burglary at Farage's home
Counter-terrorism police investigating the killing of Ann Widdecombe are reported to have reopened a probe into an incident at Nigel Farage's south London home last year.
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Jacob Rees-Mogg and the appeasement of Islamism
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Pastor pays tribute to 'precious' church member found dead in Athens suitcase
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Archbishop of Canterbury faces continued backlash over slavery and reparations stance
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Deadly distortions of Christianity in Africa
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Amnesty apologises for report that branded dozens of Christian organisations 'anti-rights'
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MP urges Archbishop of Canterbury to abandon £100m slavery reparations fund
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Kurdish pastor released from Syria after two weeks in detention
Pastor Hassan was advised to go back to Lebanon for his own safety.
Christian couple murdered in Pakistan receive no justice
The courts are not able to determine who exactly did what in a 100-plus mob.
Olivet University granted permanent land-use for Anza campus in unanimous Riverside County vote
Olivet University has been granted a permanent legal right, with no expiration date, to operate its educational campus in Anza, California, following a unanimous 5-0 vote by the Riverside County Planning Commission and strong support from neighbors and the community.
Iran clamps down on Christian broadcasters
Increased persecution has not stopped the church from growing.
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MP urges Archbishop of Canterbury to abandon £100m slavery reparations fund
Conservative MP Nick Timothy has written to the Archbishop of Canterbury urging her to "reconsider" the Church of England’s controversial £100m fund to address historic links to slavery.
Is spiritual revival stirring in Britain’s Armed Forces?
Rising baptisms, chapel attendance and demand for Bibles suggest a growing openness to Christianity among military personnel.
Why the Church needs to talk about what we wear
The Church should not shy away from honest conversations about modesty and our responsibility towards others.
Family of Christian woman killed in Greece remember her 'kindness' and 'integrity'
The family of a Scottish aid worker who was found dead in a suitcase in Athens have remembered her as a "kind, principled and selfless" woman.
Deadly distortions of Christianity in Africa
This is the devastating story of how Christian beliefs and symbols were twisted into a violent apocalyptic ideology that brought terror and bloodshed to Uganda and neighbouring countries.
David Amess' family welcomes review into his murder
The daughter of Sir David Amess has welcomed the government’s confirmation of the terms of reference for an independent review into his murder.
Iraqi Christian wins legal challenge against official Muslim status
In many Islamic countries a person's religion is registered by the state, sometimes incorrectly.
Over 135 healthcare professionals say assisted suicide bill is ‘not safe for patients’
Over 135 doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals are urging MPs to reject Lauren Edwards’ bill, which has picked up where Kim Leadbeater's own failed bill left off.
Young Christians are sharing their faith with confidence and hope, survey suggests
Young Christians across the UK are actively sharing their faith and remain optimistic that others are open to hearing about Jesus, according to new research from the Evangelical Alliance.
5 biblical themes Christians can reflect on in Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’
‘The Odyssey’ is not a Christian work but like many great works of literature, it wrestles with questions that are deeply human - and therefore resonate with truths that Scripture addresses more fully.
Alarm raised over Christian girls being forced to convert and marry their abductors in Pakistan
Christian girls in Pakistan, including minors, are living with the daily threat of being abducted, forced to convert to Islam and then forced to marry their abductors.
Churches can help women navigate ‘life-changing’ motherhood, report says
Many women reported thinking more deeply about faith, mortality and the meaning of life after having children.
Why AI is far from divine
AI may be a valuable tool, but it can never replace the faith, experience and humanity at the heart of Christian life and preaching, writes Peter Crumpler.
30 Christians massacred in Nigeria laid to rest
Pastors and members of various churches attended a Catholic funeral service on Saturday for 27 Christians massacred by suspected Fulani terrorists in Kaduna state, Nigeria, sources said.
Father Jacques Hamel remembered amid warning over forgotten terror victims
Victims of Islamist terrorism must not be allowed to fade from public memory, says the president of the Ayaan Hirsi Ali Foundation.
Jacob Rees-Mogg and the appeasement of Islamism
Rees-Mogg is right to argue that we should not have the kind of crippling fear that stops us from acting, but neither should we be blind to what is happening in our culture and society.
Growing interest in Christianity reported among UK military personnel
Rising numbers of baptisms, growing chapel attendance and greater demand for Bibles are pointing to increased openness to Christianity among military personnel.
Leicester church vows to rebuild after devastating fire
Firefighters were praised for their bravery in tackling the blaze, which caused "significant" damage to the Grade II listed church.
Declining Christian freedom a 'defining test' for Andy Burnham's government
Britain’s new Prime Minister Andy Burnham is being urged to defend Christian freedoms amid concerns that existing and proposed laws are restricting the public expression of religious beliefs.
£1.4m appeal to save York Minster's Rose Window from climate change
York Minster has launched an appeal for funds to conserve its iconic Rose Window, which is feared to be at risk from the impact of climate change.