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Faith leaders pray for Trump
Faith leaders have gathered to pray for President Trump, but not everyone is happy.
Rare pre-Reformation scroll to go on display in York
An extremely rare pre-Reformation scroll will go on display after being found in a shoebox.
Government told to prioritise biological sex, not gender identity
Staff in public services were afraid to challenge the new fluid approach to sex and gender, with many feeling that their workplace was a “hostile environment”
Belgian euthanasia stats continue to rise
Belgian euthanasia levels reached yet another record high in 2024.
Free Church of Scotland concerned about Scottish Government RE plans
The Free Church of Scotland is concerned that faith will be "marginalised" in schools by the Scottish government
Catholic aid "the hand of God" in suffering Mozambique
An Islamist insurgency in Cabo Delgado Province has claimed the lives of over 5,000 people, with many more forced to flee from their homes.
Myanmar junta burns down cathedral in latest attack
A cathedral in Myanmar has been "reduced to ashes" by government forces.
Christians and charities call for committee to solve housing crisis
Signatories include the Church of England’s lead bishop for housing, Guli Francis-Dehqani and Bonnie Williams, chief executive of the Christian charity Housing Justice.
On removing the shackles of 21st century slavery
Hebrew scholar and Jewish academic Irene Lancaster reflects on Exodus and its connection to slavery and liberation.
Disappointment as St Albans council votes to end prayers before meetings
A local Christian leader in the city of St Albans has criticized a vote by the council to scrap prayers before official meetings.
Church cautiously welcomes Northern Ireland government programme
The document outlines the governing priorities of Northern Ireland’s government.
Pope looks to Christ during 'period of trial'
In his weekly Angelus address, Pope Francis gave praise to God as the one who never abandons us, even in times of severe trial.
Ukraine imprisons Christian conscientious objector
Serhy Semchuk was sentenced to five years and has had all appeals rejected
Gyles Brandreth joins campaign to end avoidable sight loss
Gyles Brandreth has thrown his support behind CBM UK’s campaign to end avoidable sight loss.
Church leaders call for 'rethink' of school closures in Ramadan
“We urge the governors of the affected states to reconsider this decision and explore alternative arrangements that respect the rights and freedoms of all citizens.”
Bangor celebrates 1,500 years by honouring cathedral
Bangor Cathedral's central role in the city's 1,500 year history will be formally recognised