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Archbishop of Canterbury warns British Christians against cultural imperialism
British Christians need to be sensitive to their country's colonial past and how this might affect their witness in communities that once belonged to the Empire, the Archbishop of Canterbury has said.
Spring Statement is a 'missed opportunity', says Trussell Trust
Christian food bank charity The Trussell Trust has said the Chancellor's Spring Statement will not end austerity as it called on the Government to make eradicating poverty and hunger in the UK a greater priority.
Calls for action after research reveals higher risk of suicide among gambling addicts
Gambling addicts are 15 times more likely to commit suicide, new research has revealed, prompting calls for the Government to intervene.
Police investigate attack on pro-life vigil in Manchester
Police are investigating after a passer-by disrupted a pro-life vigil outside an abortion clinic in Manchester, sending their deckchair and leaflets flying.
Clergy support ministry rebrands to be more inclusive of women
With women now making up nearly a third of the clergy in the Church of England, a 364-year-old support ministry is rebranding to be more inclusive.
Six years in prison for Cardinal George Pell after being convicted of child sexual abuse
Cardinal George Pell, the most senior Catholic leader to be convicted of child sexual abuse, was today sentenced to six years in prison by Melbourne county court.
Cohabiting parents are more likely to doubt their relationship will last
Parents who live together without tying the knot are more likely than their married counterparts to doubt that their relationship will stand the test of time, according to new research.
Over 20 killed in Nigeria in latest attacks by Fulani herdsmen
There are fears of unrest in Nigeria's Benue State after a string of attacks this month left 20 people dead.
Richmond Council bans pro-life campaigners from offering help to women outside abortion clinic
Pro-life campaigners will no longer be able to offer help and support to women going to an abortion clinic after Richmond Council voted to introduce a buffer zone.
25 years of women priests celebrated across Church of England
It's been 25 years since the first women in the Church of England were ordained as priests and events are taking place across the country to mark the major milestone.
World Council of Churches mourns loss of staff member in Ethiopian Airlines crash
The World Council of Churches was today mourning the death of the Rev Norman Tendis, one of the 157 people killed in the tragic Ethiopian Airlines crash on Sunday.
New paper to help evangelicals speak with confidence about Christian view of sexuality
The European Evangelical Alliance has produced a new paper to help Christians in living out their beliefs in the face of an increasingly liberal view of sexuality across Europe.
Fears of more attacks against India's Christians ahead of elections
Weeks before millions of Indians head to the polls in the world's largest democratic election, Release International has warned that attacks on the country's Christians are likely to increase.
Asia Bibi's daughter begs for her to leave Pakistan
The daughter of Asia Bibi has made a heartfelt appeal for her mother to be allowed to leave Pakistan after being freed from death row for blasphemy.
The hidden message in the last words of Jesus: A BBC Lent series
A powerful story of forgiveness launches a BBC Radio 4 Lent series on Sunday themed around the idea of hospitality.
Wakefield and women's ministry: CofE's reviewer finds against cathedral
How far should a cathedral committed to the equal ministry of men and women go in accommodating faithful Anglicans who don't agree?