Archbishops allow ex-gay event to go ahead during Synod despite protests
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have given the green light for a fringe event featuring ex-gay Christians during the Church of England General Synod after coming under pressure from revisionists to cancel it.
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Pearson's pro-trans educational content condemned
One teacher reported that "almost a whole page is dedicated to non-binary pronouns in all four cases in German".
Slight rise in religious programmes on TV last year
The BBC is behind nearly all the religious programmes available on British TV.
Chinese pastor released to US as goodwill gesture on 4 July
Zion Church is one of the largest unregistered churches in China.
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Anti-Christian incidents double in Israel
Anti-Christian incidents peaked during Jewish/Israeli celebrations.
Lord Biggar: Rise of Christian nationalism may reflect 'spiritual hunger'
Critics of nationalism have a responsibility to understand what is attracting people to it and point them towards a better path, Lord Biggar has suggested.
Church saved from closure after gold found hidden under altar
The five members of a historic English church that was on the brink of closure because they could not afford to cover a £750,000 repair bill are now hopeful they can keep their doors open after discovering a trove of gold coins beneath the church’s altar.
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Christian teacher Enoch Burke released from prison after High Court order
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Evangelicals announce month of prayer as Church of England debates same-sex relationships
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The Archbishops must not let safeguarding be weaponised to shut down debate
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Another Christian private school announces closure
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Grooming gang victims have paid a heavy price for Britain's institutional cowardice
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Nearly 30,000 Christians killed in Nigeria in six years
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Healing the body, mending divides: how medical care is building unity in Israel
If unity can spring forth in Nazareth, a place marked by division and history, then surely it can take root in the towns, churches, and neighbourhoods of Britain as well.
EU accused of turning a blind eye to alleged persecution of Armenian church
Many bishops have been arrested under Nikol Pashinyan's government.
Christian Brothers defend housing convicted sex abusers amid insolvency claims in Australia
The Christian Brothers have defended their decision to retain nine convicted child sex offenders within their religious order, saying they have a "Gospel imperative" to continue caring for all members, according to court documents filed in Australia.
Iran threatens to seize one of last remaining Protestant churches in Tehran
One of the last remaining historic Protestant churches in Iran is reportedly facing the threat of confiscation by the Iranian government, drawing renewed international attention to the country's treatment of religious minorities.
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Lord Biggar: Rise of Christian nationalism may reflect 'spiritual hunger'
Critics of nationalism have a responsibility to understand what is attracting people to it and point them towards a better path, Lord Biggar has suggested.
Slight rise in religious programmes on TV last year
The BBC is behind nearly all the religious programmes available on British TV.
Grooming gang victims have paid a heavy price for Britain's institutional cowardice
We must acknowledge, without fear or favour, ethnic and religious patterns behind criminal acts of abuse, and take robust action to stop them.
The Archbishops must not let safeguarding be weaponised to shut down debate
The bid by Church of England revisionists to cancel an event at July’s General Synod in support of non-affirming therapy - known as so-called 'conversion therapy' by its opponents - is straight out of the neo-Marxist playbook.
Nearly 30,000 Christians killed in Nigeria in six years
Tens of thousands of Christians are losing their lives to violence in Nigeria, many of them at the hands of radicalised Fulani herdsmen, a new report has warned.
Labour attempts to allay concerns about planned conversion therapy ban
Conversion therapy ban “should not” prevent religious leaders giving their views on LGBT matters, says Labour peer.
Lichfield Cathedral stone gifted to ancient Essex chapel in symbol of shared faith and heritage
Lichfield and Chelmsford have spiritual links going back over a thousand years.
YWAM mobilizes churches in multi-country outreach as World Cup knockout stage continues
International missionary movement Youth With A Mission (YWAM) is running a coordinated outreach campaign across Canada, Mexico, and the United States as the 2026 FIFA World Cup advances through its intense knockout stages.
July is Disability Awareness Month - Let us celebrate the diversity of God’s image in all people
Life in Christ is not shaped by uniform ability, but by interdependence in which weakness and strength are not ranked but held together.
Christian nurse at centre of trans pronouns row has 'no case' to answer, regulator concludes
The Nursing and Midwifery Council has decided that no action needs to be taken against a Christian nurse who refused to use the preferred pronouns of a transgender patient.
Another Christian private school announces closure
Around 100 schools are believed to have closed following Labour's VAT raid.
Why do American dollar bills say 'In God We Trust'?
The phrase “In God We Trust” appears on American money. This year, as Americans celebrate 250 years of independence, it is worth reminding ourselves that this is a fairly modern tradition rooted in the American Civil War. This is the story …
Church of England invests more in football outreach programme
While many come just for the football, some stay for Christ.
BBC announces major four-part series exploring Jesus’s life and world
The BBC has commissioned a new four-part television series exploring the life of Jesus Christ, bringing together historical research, archaeological evidence and expert perspectives.
Evangelicals announce month of prayer as Church of England debates same-sex relationships
Evangelicals fear a Private Member's Motion will be used to move the Church away from scriptural teachings on sexuality.
When politics disappoints, where do we turn?
The Bible tells us to pray for those in authority. But the Bible never tells us to worship them.