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Christian father-of-four sentenced to death for blasphemy
A Christian father-of-four has been sentenced to death for allegedly sending blasphemous text messages seven years ago.
Church pastors facing destitution as tithes dry up in Covid crisis
Pastors around the world are facing destitution and even starvation because of the devastating impact of Covid on church tithes.
Public life needs a return to 'humility'
Philosopher Michael Sandel, delivering Theos' annual lecture, said public discourse had dissolved into "shouting matches where we don't really listen to one another".
Switch to online church hasn't persuaded people to abandon in-person services
Most Catholics in the UK turned to online church during Covid-19, but very few want to make the switch permanent, a study has found.
Oxford college dean cleared of wrongdoing after investigation
The Very Rev Professor Martyn Percy, dean of Christ Church college and its cathedral, had been accused of failing to fulfil his safeguarding responsibilities.
No change to guidance on church services as Government restricts social gatherings
Tough new measures are being introduced by the Government in an effort to limit a second wave of coronavirus but for now at least, they will not affect church services.
Police warn pastor over Facebook post welcoming cancellation of Pride event
A Cornwall pastor has been warned by police that he could be breaking the law after he wrote on Facebook that he was glad the local gay Pride event had been cancelled.
Diocese of Salisbury raises £78,000 for Sudan and South Sudan amid threat of famine
With millions in need in Sudan and South Sudan, the Diocese of Salisbury is sending over £78,000 to help the efforts of Anglicans on the ground in the two countries.
One in five cohabiting mums say relationship with partner worsened during lockdown
Cohabiting mothers were three times as likely as other respondents to report that their relationship got worse during lockdown, according to a major new study.
Asia Bibi pleads with Pakistani government to help kidnapped Christian girls
The Pakistani Government is being urged to help Christian girls abducted, raped and forced to marry their captors.
North Korea is in the grip of 'Covid epidemic, economic meltdown and famine'
There are "multiple causes", including "catastrophic flooding" and international sanctions, says Open Doors.
Changing rules on weddings will 'trivialise' marriage bond - Christian Institute
The Christian Institute said calls to relax the rules on where people can get married will lead to "trivial wedding ceremonies".
Tributes paid to MAF founder Stuart King
King died at the age of 98 on the 75th anniversary of the charity he founded, the Mission Aviation Fellowship.
Church leaders pray for peace in Birmingham after fatal stabbings
Church leaders in Birmingham are praying for peace after a spate of stabbings across the city at the weekend left one dead.
School toolkit encourages pupils to talk about intimate sexual acts
Pupils are encouraged to talk about intimate sexual acts in a game featured in a toolkit for schools.
Equality body changes advice on transgender rights
The equality watchdog has agreed to change advice relating to transgender rights after being challenged by a campaign group.