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Archbishop of Canterbury highlights benefits and risks of AI
Archbishop of Canterbury highlights benefits and risks of AI

Archbishop Sarah Mullally joined the Pope in raising concerns about AI.

Church of England more than doubles conservation grants
Church of England more than doubles conservation grants

The significant rise in funding was attributed partly to support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Historic Lancashire church secures £250,000 National Lottery grant for major roof repairs
Historic Lancashire church secures £250,000 National Lottery grant for major roof repairs

A historic Lancashire church has secured £250,000 in funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to carry out urgent repairs that will safeguard one of Oswaldtwistle's oldest buildings.

Catholics and Pentecostals in England hold first official talks
Catholics and Pentecostals in England hold first official talks

Conversations were reportedly “honest and reflective” and examined areas of agreement and potential avenues of collaboration, while also noting potentially sensitive areas.

Calls for prayers for England amid tensions over murder of Henry Nowak
Calls for prayers for England amid tensions over murder of Henry Nowak

Church of England bishops are appealing for peace and asking Christians to pray for England following unrest over the circumstances surrounding the murder of student Henry Nowak. 

Portsmouth Diocese records some of Church of England’s strongest attendance growth
Portsmouth Diocese records some of Church of England’s strongest attendance growth

Church attendance across the Diocese of Portsmouth increased significantly in 2025, with new figures showing growth rates well above the national average.

Bishop responds with concern to Scotland's record abortion figures
Bishop responds with concern to Scotland's record abortion figures

Latest figures from Public Health Scotland show that last year there were 18,783 abortions in the country.

Gloucester Cathedral awarded 'Cultural Venue of the Year'
Gloucester Cathedral awarded 'Cultural Venue of the Year'

The award recognises the cathedral’s huge impact as a centre of culture.

‘God at work’ - Baptist leaders report signs of growth across churches amid ministry challenges
‘God at work’ - Baptist leaders report signs of growth across churches amid ministry challenges

Baptist leaders have reported fresh signs of growth across churches in England and Wales, with rising baptism numbers, increased worship attendance, and a modest rise in membership.

VAT raid is putting historic church art at risk
VAT raid is putting historic church art at risk

Opposition parties have called for a restoration of the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme.

Who was the first Archbishop of Canterbury?
Who was the first Archbishop of Canterbury?

26 May is the day to remember St Augustine, who was the first Archbishop of Canterbury 1,400 years ago and who started a tradition that continues today. This is the story …

Over 1,000 gather in Blackpool for Diocese of Blackburn centenary celebration
Over 1,000 gather in Blackpool for Diocese of Blackburn centenary celebration

Over 1,000 Christians from across Lancashire gathered in the heart of Blackpool over the weekend for a large-scale public celebration marking the centenary year of the Church of England’s Diocese of Blackburn.

Church of Scotland urged to adapt funding model
Church of Scotland urged to adapt funding model

The Church of Scotland had an unexpectedly good financial year but more change is needed for long-term financial sustainability.

Mullally denounces misuse of religion following Tommy Robinson rally
Mullally denounces misuse of religion following Tommy Robinson rally

Both Mullally and Robinson say they want a united society.

In many English cities, cathedrals play a major role
In many English cities, cathedrals play a major role

It’s impossible to imagine St Albans without its cathedral.

England’s cathedrals remain vital civic and spiritual ‘beacons’ despite mounting pressures – report
England’s cathedrals remain vital civic and spiritual ‘beacons’ despite mounting pressures – report

A new report from Theos found that cathedrals continue to play a uniquely important role in national life despite increasing secularisation and growing financial pressures.