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Christians urge UN to keep human rights spotlight on Eritrea
Eritrea is sometimes called the "North Korea of Africa".
Many churches unconcerned about food ethics, survey suggests
A survey conducted on behalf of environmental charity Green Christian has suggested that only a minority of churches take into account ethical concerns when serving food and drink.
Church of England celebrates continued post-pandemic growth
The Church said it was encouraged by five years in a row of growth while acknowledging that growth, attendance and participation remain below pre-pandemic levels.
World Cup 2026 mission campaign aims to mobilise 10,000 churches
Evangelism and discipleship ministry Cru is hoping to mobilise 10,000 churches to spread the gospel during this summer’s World Cup taking place in the US, Canada and Mexico.
Jonathan Fletcher found to have indecently assaulted man
Fletcher was unable to stand trial due to dementia.
Christian Reform UK voters 'want their country back'
Nigel Farage has clashed with CoE leaders in the past.
Can the Middle East learn how to respect religious freedom from Kurdistan?
Kurdistan "offers an example imperfect but meaningful of what coexistence can look like".
Controversial home education regulations come into effect
The law is not as intrusive as originally planned.
Young Christians engaging with Bible more, survey finds
A new report reveals surprising levels of Bible engagement among young people aged 15–30.
Christians petition for protection of pastors in Colombia following murders
A petition will be presented to the new president.
Irish church leaders denounce 'epidemic' of violence against women
Church leaders in Ireland have expressed their “sympathy and prayerful support” to the families of women who have been killed in “an epidemic of violence against women sweeping across Ireland”.
'Dark day' as retired pastor is convicted for preaching John 3:16 near abortion facilities
A retired pastor has been found guilty of breaching an abortion clinic 'safe access zone' after he preached a sermon on John 3:16.
'Managerial' secularism becoming commonplace across Europe, says rights group
Human Rights Without Frontiers (HRWF) says that governmental restrictions on religions freedom have reached their highest level in Europe in two decades.
Church of England publishes report on mission funding impact
Over £100m went to Church of England dioceses and mission partners.
Manipur Christians face 'grave and escalating humanitarian crisis'
Three years on the crisis is far from over.
Council of Europe criticised over inadequate response to anti-Christian incidents
"There are mechanisms to combat anti-Semitism and Islamophobia, but nothing concerning Christians."