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Finnish church used AI to conduct a worship service but it didn't feel the same
From Gutenberg and his printing press to The Salvation Army and the first motion picture, the Church has a long tradition of using new technology to spread the Gospel. Now, a congregation in Finland has taken the next step on this journey, using AI tools to organise and conduct a worship service.

First complete Chinese translation of the Bible sells at auction for £56,000
The first complete Chinese version of the Bible has sold at auction for over £56,000

Canterbury Cathedral welcomes more modern-day pilgrims
Canterbury Cathedral is hoping to offer "sanctuary and hope" to modern day pilgrims

Sacrificial love: what the World Happiness Report teaches us about true happiness
What better time than Lent to rediscover true happiness by living out love?

Should Christians be more critical of Israel?
Why do Christians support Israel and should there be limits to that support?

Primary school in area where just 1% are Muslim cancels Easter service for diversity reasons
A school in Eastleigh has cancelled its Easter service for diversity reasons.

'Very sad day' as Isle of Man becomes first part of British Isles to legalise assisted suicide
Campaigners supporting improved palliative care have voiced their sadness after the Isle of Man parliament approved a draft bill to legalise assisted suicide.

Wet feet: Taking the first step of faith
Faith is often accompanied by uncertainty, yet it is in stepping forward that we encounter the power of God. The Israelites learned this at the Jordan River, where God performed a miracle only after they demonstrated obedience.

When New Year’s Day used to be on 25 March
25 March is known as Lady Day, also known as the Annunciation of the Lord, and it used to be the old New Year’s Day. This is the story …

Astronaut says faith in Jesus sustained him through 9 months stranded in space
NASA astronaut Butch Wilmore, who was trapped aboard the International Space Station for 9 months with fellow astronaut, Suni Williams, is attributing his endurance during the mission to one thing above all - his faith in Jesus Christ.

UK faith leaders urge government to be ‘bold and ambitious’ in Child Poverty Strategy
In a show of unity, 35 senior faith leaders from across the UK have appealed to the government to take a “bold, and ambitious” approach in its upcoming Child Poverty Strategy.

Hopes remain for Royal visit to Vatican
Buckingham Palace sources have revealed that King Charles III and Queen Camilla remain hopeful that their planned visit to the Vatican for a meeting with Pope Francis will take place on their upcoming trip to the nation-state, despite the pontiff’s recent illness.

Mystery of Scottish stained glass shards solved - mostly
The mystery of the glass shards of Dunfermline Abbey has been solved... mostly.

Pope discharged from hospital after nearly 40 days
The Pope ended his "period of trial" just shy of the 40 day mark.

Volunteers protecting Syrian Christians
Christians in Damascus have reportedly formed night patrols to protect their community from Islamist radicals

WCC calls for release of Armenian hostages
The WCC has called upon Azerbaijan to release Armenian hostages following the end of the war four years ago.