Anthony Baxter

Church of England focuses on reaching more young people with the Gospel
The Church of England is partnering with Christian charity Youthscape in a £1.29m project to help parishes connect with young people.

Welby praying as bishops meet to discuss what's next for Living in Love and Faith
The Archbishop of Canterbury says he is praying for "fruitful" conversations as the College of Bishops meets this week to discuss the next phase of Living in Love and Faith (LLF).

UK's Church of the Year 2022 unveiled
Winners of the first ever National Church Awards have been announced by comedian and actor Hugh Dennis.

John 3:16 is the world's most popular Bible verse, according to digital survey
A new digital survey by World Vision has found John 3:16 to be the world's most popular Bible verse.

Christian teacher was sacked for raising safeguarding concerns about gender transitioning child
A Christian teacher seeking a judicial review says her safeguarding concerns about a socially transitioning child were dismissed by the primary school where she worked.

Church of England launches £15m fund to help churches cover soaring energy costs
The help comes just in time for winter and will be used by churches to cover the cost of keeping their buildings heated and warm in the coming months.

Churches closed and pastors arrested in Ukraine
Christians in occupied regions of Ukraine are being driven underground by the hostility of pro-Russian forces who have been closing churches and arresting pastors, says Release International.

Government's budget is 'immoral' and 'a far cry from Jesus' teaching', says Christian financial charity
Even with the government's U-turn on the 45p tax rate cut, the mini-budget remains "immoral, unjust and a far cry from Jesus' teaching", Christians have said.

After death of Mahsa Amini, Christians condemn oppression and discrimination in Iran
As the death of Mahsa Amini continues to stir global protests, Iranian Christians are adding their voices to the condemnation being expressed over the treatment of women and enforced wearing of the hijab in Iran.

Unique piece of Scotland's religious history saved after £2m restoration
The 16th century heraldic ceiling of St Machar's Cathedral, Aberdeen, comprises 48 coats of arms including that of Pope Leo X, King James V of Scotland, Henry VIII of England and many of the royal houses of Europe.

Former Archbishop of Canterbury says sacred tabots should be returned to Ethiopia
Lord Carey, the former Archbishop of Canterbury, says that a tabot held by Westminster Abbey should be returned to its native Ethiopia.

Russia's war in Ukraine is 'unacceptable' - Pope
Pope Francis also described it as "repugnant, senseless aggression, barbaric" and "sacrilegious".

Millions in the UK are facing a cold, hungry winter, Christian charity warns
Millions are already skipping meals and living without heating or electricity, new research by Christians Against Poverty warns.

Churches to give a warm welcome this winter as energy prices soar
Churches across the UK are being asked to open their doors this winter as a place of warmth and support for people struggling with the cost of living crisis.