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'We need to change,' says incoming Church of Scotland Moderator
'We need to change,' says incoming Church of Scotland Moderator

"The way we've been doing church over the past 30 to 40 years was great for then, but it isn't great for this moment in time," said Rev Gordon Kennedy.

Jerusalem bishop warns root causes of Gaza conflict unresolved
Jerusalem bishop warns root causes of Gaza conflict unresolved

“Returning to the old status quo will doom Palestinians and Israelis to more tragedy.”

Most adults in Britain aren't married, latest data shows
Most adults in Britain aren't married, latest data shows

The Marriage Foundation has described the latest marriage data as “bleak and disheartening”.

Church of England halts plans for standalone same-sex blessing services
Church of England halts plans for standalone same-sex blessing services

Bishops in the Church of England have decided not to move ahead with a trial of standalone services of blessing for same-sex couples. 

Orthodox Anglicans create new Communion that rejects leadership of Archbishop of Canterbury
Orthodox Anglicans create new Communion that rejects leadership of Archbishop of Canterbury

The Gafcon movement of orthodox Anglicans is forging its own path away from the leadership of the Archbishop of Canterbury with the launch of the Global Anglican Communion.

Gaza priest calls for reconciliation as ceasefire begins
Gaza priest calls for reconciliation as ceasefire begins

The Holy Family Church in Gaza was of special concern to the late Pope Francis.

Charlie Kirk posthumously awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
Charlie Kirk posthumously awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom

Left-wing political violence is becoming of increasing concern in the USA.

Turkey banning foreign Christians on 'national security' grounds
Turkey banning foreign Christians on 'national security' grounds

Despite no recorded incident of Christian terrorism, foreign Christians are a "national security" threat in Turkey.

Canterbury Cathedral graffiti project is an act of 'suicide' for the Church
Canterbury Cathedral graffiti project is an act of 'suicide' for the Church

Opposition to Canterbury Cathedral’s controversial graffiti art project has continued, with one Christian writer describing it as part of the “suicide” of the Church of England.

Christians call for end to end siege of El Fasher after 22 children killed in airstrike
Christians call for end to end siege of El Fasher after 22 children killed in airstrike

At its core, the conflict is a fight between two rival warlords.

Christian groups support government's charter on child rights
Christian groups support government's charter on child rights

The aim is for all children to grow up in loving families.

NHS should focus less on diversity and inclusion and more on raising maternity care standards, says Family Education Trust
NHS should focus less on diversity and inclusion and more on raising maternity care standards, says Family Education Trust

The Family Education Trust (FET) has said that government’s attempt to make life easier for sexual subcultures has come at the cost of basic maternity services.

Young people in Northern Ireland are open to religion, poll finds
Young people in Northern Ireland are open to religion, poll finds

Research commissioned by The Iona Institute has suggested that young people in Northern Ireland are the most favourable towards religion in the province.

Sacked Christian teacher warns about erosion of free speech in the UK
Sacked Christian teacher warns about erosion of free speech in the UK

Pearson is being represented in claims of wrongful dismissal by the Christian Legal Centre and has said that his story is a warning about the current perilous state of freedom of speech in Britain.

Four Darlington Nurses face professional misconduct investigations over trans complaints
Four Darlington Nurses face professional misconduct investigations over trans complaints

"Rose" wears male underwear, is trying to get his girlfriend pregnant and presents as male, yet insists on using the ladies changing rooms.

Police issue street preacher with warning over amplification
Police issue street preacher with warning over amplification

Police said Ollie Sabatelli was prohibited from using amplification and "causing annoyance, upset and distress" across Surrey and Sussex.