Päivi Räsänen calls on Shabana Mahmood to let her enter the UK
Finnish Christian politician Päivi Räsänen is asking Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood to intervene after being barred from entering the United Kingdom.
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The 'very survival of Christianity' is at risk in Syria
Attempts to build an "inclusive" society have been hampered by militant groups.
Catholic MP Florence Eshalomi appointed new faith minister
Labour MP Florence Eshalomi has been appointed as the government's new faith minister as part of a wider brief covering homelessness, communities and democracy.
Cardinal visits struggling Taybeh in solidarity
Christians living in the Holy Land are sometimes referred to as the "Living Stones".
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US churches healthier than expected despite ‘massive discipleship gap’ – new study
American churches are receiving high marks from those who regularly enter their pews, despite new research showing that more than half of self-identifying Christians attend services less than once a month.
Scottish churches welcome £1m fund for historic buildings
Church leaders in Scotland have welcomed news that a £1 million fund is to be made available to cover the cost of repairs to listed buildings in Scotland.
Sporting bodies pulling back from allowing men to join women's sports
Last year Britain's greatest legal minds were able to determine that men are men and women are women.
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Why the Church should make the case for church weddings
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Silent disco a 'desecration' of Canterbury Cathedral
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Why are so few Britons willing to fight for their country?
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Twenty African countries back charter affirming traditional marriage and opposition to abortion
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Afghan Christians at risk of 'genocide'
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Giles Fraser mixes God and gardening at Kew Gardens
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Vietnamese pastor sentenced to over 7 years in jail
Ethnic minority Christians are often accused of being political agitators.
Afghan Christians at risk of 'genocide'
The Taliban appear divided over enforcing draconian apostasy laws at the expense of international acceptance.
Canadian military chaplains told not to mention God at public events
Public prayers are also no longer permitted.
UN experts raise ‘grave concern’ over violence against Christian women and girls in Nigeria
UN experts have raised concerns over worsening violence and insecurity in Nigeria, warning that Christian women and girls are among those facing an elevated threat of killings, abduction, sexual violence and forced marriage.
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US churches healthier than expected despite ‘massive discipleship gap’ – new study
American churches are receiving high marks from those who regularly enter their pews, despite new research showing that more than half of self-identifying Christians attend services less than once a month.
Scottish churches welcome £1m fund for historic buildings
Church leaders in Scotland have welcomed news that a £1 million fund is to be made available to cover the cost of repairs to listed buildings in Scotland.
Päivi Räsänen calls on Shabana Mahmood to let her enter the UK
Finnish Christian politician Päivi Räsänen is asking Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood to intervene after being barred from entering the United Kingdom.
Sporting bodies pulling back from allowing men to join women's sports
Last year Britain's greatest legal minds were able to determine that men are men and women are women.
Biblical animation ‘David’ heads to UK and Ireland after $88m global success
Animated biblical film ‘David’ is heading to cinemas across the UK and Ireland on August 21, following a successful international run that has brought in almost $88 million at the global box office.
Over 80% of US pastors have considered leaving ministry – survey
Over 80% of pastors in the United States have contemplated stepping away from pastoral ministry at some point during the last five years, with problems surrounding church culture emerging as a leading factor, according to a new survey.
Silent disco a 'desecration' of Canterbury Cathedral
Christian commentators have reacted with dismay at a silent disco of ‘80s music held in Canterbury Cathedral on 15 August.
Letter campaign launched against assisted suicide bill following Prime Minister’s comments
Right To Life UK has stepped up its campaign against a renewed attempt to legalise assisted suicide, urging supporters to write to MPs ahead of a key Commons vote next month.
Why are so few Britons willing to fight for their country?
The erosion of Christian faith and virtues may help explain why fewer Britons feel a duty to defend their country and its inheritance.
Andy Burnham and the archbishop who inspired his sense of social justice
Archbishop Derek Worlock appeared on the first ever edition of BBC Question Time.
Iona Community objects to plan for huge offshore windfarm
Sacrilege or "vital green energy project"?
Global church body concerned for Armenian Church amid dispute with state
The Armenian Apostolic Church (AAC) has been engaged in a years long cold war with the Armenian government.
Twenty African countries back charter affirming traditional marriage and opposition to abortion
Twenty African countries have endorsed a new charter affirming national sovereignty over issues including abortion, marriage and family policy, amid an ongoing debate over the influence of Western governments and international organisations on social policy across the continent.
Government cohabitation plans risk undermining marriage, Christian group warns
Had Taylor Swift and her former boyfriend been together under the government’s proposed system, Swift could potentially have been on the hook for tens of millions of dollars.
Why 'sorry' is the beginning of divine healing
Saying “sorry” is one of the simplest things we do with words, yet it carries a moral weight that is anything but simple.
IDF closes off Christian village to 'protect' it from 'relentless' settler attacks
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) have surrounded the only all-Christian village in the West Bank in an apparent move to protect the town from regular attacks by Israeli settlers.
Haitian bishop warns gangs are targeting Church as violence forces parish closures
“We keep praying, singing and dancing,” says one local bishop despite the daily threat of violence.
Bishop calls on Andy Burnham to help free Jimmy Lai
Jimmy Lai turned to Christ during the uncertain period following the handover of Hong Kong to China.
Evangelicals seek to serve following Ceuta crisis
“Just imagine: in five or six hours, more than 70,000 people have entered your city, which has a population of 85,000. You’re left in shock," said a local pastor.
Welsh Christians launch the Gospels in Pembrokeshire dialect
A translation of the four Gospels into the Welsh dialect spoken in north Pembrokeshire has been launched at one of Wales’ largest cultural events. This is the story …