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YouVersion's Bible app sees record engagement over Easter
YouVersion, the company behind the world’s most popular Bible app, has said that this Easter saw its highest level of engagement with scripture ever recorded.
CoE launches worship initiative to engage more children with faith
The Church of England hopes to double the number of young disciples by 2030.
Evangelicals 'need prayers' after Church in Wales votes to make same-sex blessings permanent
Some evangelicals are likely to leave the Church or seek alternative episcopal oversight.
Historian takes issue with Church of England's slavery reparations plans
Royal Historical Society, Professor Richard Dale, says the Church of England’s plan to pay £100 million in slavery reparations is based on “deeply flawed” historical analysis.
Christians welcome tougher online porn laws
The Crime and Policing Bill is a mixed bag for Christians.
Indian law could block foreign aid to missionaries, seize church properties
Christianity faces an increasingly hostile environment in India.
Faith leaders argue law change would undermine right to protest
The government says that the new clause is aimed at tackling the problems caused to local communities by repeated protests.
Christians call on British government to help end Sudan war
Sudan has been in a state of civil war for most of its post-independence history.
Pastor charged after man dies during paddling pool baptism
The pastor has been charged with gross negligence manslaughter.
Care Not Killing urges supporters to kill off assisted suicide at upcoming elections
Lord Falconer is in his seventh attempt to get assisted suicide on the books.
NHS Trust settles with Christian nurse suspended in trans row
A Christian nurse who was suspended for 10 months after allegedly misgendering a transgender patient has received a settlement from the NHS.
Russia and Ukraine agree to temporary Orthodox Easter truce
In the Orthodox calendar, Easter falls one week after the date celebrated in western Europe.
Bishop urges people of Britain to stand up for Christian truth
It follows an earlier open letter addressed to King Charles, calling upon him to defend Christianity in line with his titles of Supreme Governor of the Church of England and "Defender of the Faith".
Fundraising Regulator reminds churches that collections are subject to code of practice
Churches can breach the code even when acting in good faith.
CoE's interfaith bishop welcomes decision to bar Kanye West from Britain
The Bishop of Willesden said that cultural expression must "not amplify fear or legitimise prejudice".
Indian Supreme Court ruling could deprive 'untouchable' Christians of protections
An Indian Supreme Court ruling could deprive Christian converts from among the lowest castes access to affirmative action programmes and other benefits.