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Pope Francis pays tribute to Queen's 'unstinting service' and 'steadfast witness of faith'
Pope Francis pays tribute to Queen's 'unstinting service' and 'steadfast witness of faith'

The Pope has expressed his condolences to King Charles III upon the death of his mother, the Queen, on Thursday.

Church bells toll as nation mourns
Church bells toll as nation mourns

Churches are tolling their bells today in honour of the Queen after she died on Thursday at the age of 96.

A servant leader who trusted God - responses from Christians and Church leaders to death of Queen Elizabeth II
A servant leader who trusted God - responses from Christians and Church leaders to death of Queen Elizabeth II

Christians and Church leaders have been paying tribute to the Queen's Christian faith and tireless dedication to the nation. Here is a collection of some of those responses.

Church leaders join in mourning death of Queen at 96
Church leaders join in mourning death of Queen at 96

Church leaders have expressed their gratitude for the life and service of Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-serving monarch, after her death today aged 96.

Queen's death: full statement from the Archbishop of Canterbury
Queen's death: full statement from the Archbishop of Canterbury

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has expressed his "profound sadness" at the passing of the Queen.

Christians praying for the Queen amid concerns for health
Christians praying for the Queen amid concerns for health

"May God's presence strengthen and comfort Her Majesty, her family, and those who are caring for her at Balmoral."

Major Church of England study sheds light on same-sex marriage views
Major Church of England study sheds light on same-sex marriage views

A major study by the Church of England has offered new insights into the strength of support for same-sex marriage among Anglicans.

Churches that expect growth are more likely to see growth - survey
Churches that expect growth are more likely to see growth - survey

When it comes to church planting in the post-Covid era, having a vision of exponential growth could be a significant factor, according to a new survey.

Churches urged to take precautions ahead of winter storms
Churches urged to take precautions ahead of winter storms

Christian insurers Ecclesiastical are urging churches to take steps to protect their buildings now before the winter sets in.

Chaplain says he was deemed a 'moderate risk to children' for sermon on human identity
Chaplain says he was deemed a 'moderate risk to children' for sermon on human identity

A chaplain who told school students that they did not have to agree with ideologies around human identity claims he was blacklisted by the Diocese of Derby as a "moderate risk to children".

More than a third of senior pastors believe 'good people' can earn their way to Heaven
More than a third of senior pastors believe 'good people' can earn their way to Heaven

At least a third of senior pastors in the United States believe one can earn a place in Heaven by simply being a good person, according to a nationwide survey.

Acts 29 network asks Matt Chandler to 'step aside' from speaking engagements
Acts 29 network asks Matt Chandler to 'step aside' from speaking engagements

Global church planting network Acts 29 said it has "asked" the president and chairman of their board, Matt Chandler, "to step aside from Acts 29 speaking engagements" following a decision by The Village Church in Flower Mound, Texas, to suspend him over his inappropriate communication with a woman who is not his wife on Instagram.

Do Christians who commit suicide go to Heaven? Christian apologists answer
Do Christians who commit suicide go to Heaven? Christian apologists answer

Two Christian apologists have offered their thoughts on whether Christians who die by suicide go to Heaven or Hell when they die.

Patriarch Kirill cancels Kazakhstan trip and chance to meet with Pope Francis
Patriarch Kirill cancels Kazakhstan trip and chance to meet with Pope Francis

For the second time this year, an in-person meeting between the two global religious leaders has fallen apart.

Global Church is experiencing an 'ecumenical emergency'
Global Church is experiencing an 'ecumenical emergency'

A Catholic leader has warned Anglican bishops meeting in Canterbury that divisions between Christians have become an "emergency" in urgent need of addressing.

Anglicans do not go 'down the road of expelling other Christians', says Welby
Anglicans do not go 'down the road of expelling other Christians', says Welby

The Archbishop of Canterbury says Anglicans must "seek with passion the visible unity of the Church".