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Historian takes issue with Church of England's slavery reparations plans

Royal Historical Society, Professor Richard Dale, says the Church of England’s plan to pay £100 million in slavery reparations is based on “deeply flawed” historical analysis.

Christians welcome tougher online porn laws

The Crime and Policing Bill is a mixed bag for Christians.

Christian reactions to Trump's AI 'Jesus' image

Christian leaders and influencers have voiced their disapproval after President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated image on social media depicting himself as a Jesus-like figure, with some supporters of the current administration condemning the post as blasphemous.

Charlie Puth shares more about his church background and its influence on his music

Puth said he appreciates "all things church".

Yet more voices point to religiously illiterate BBC

Former BBC Radio 4 presenter Roger Bolton lamented the “relative illiteracy about religion" at the Beeb.

Bethel Church announces governance review after sexual abuse allegations

Months after Bethel Church announced Pastor Ben Armstrong had been placed on administrative leave, the church says it is bringing in additional third-party oversight and has confirmed the firm leading an independent investigation into sexual abuse allegations against the longtime ministry leader.

Indian law could block foreign aid to missionaries, seize church properties

Christianity faces an increasingly hostile environment in India.

Faith leaders argue law change would undermine right to protest

The government says that the new clause is aimed at tackling the problems caused to local communities by repeated protests.

Christians call on British government to help end Sudan war

Sudan has been in a state of civil war for most of its post-independence history.

Young men are demoralised, not apathetic, says report

A new report is challenging familiar assumptions about the struggles facing young men, arguing that the problem is better understood as discouragement than indifference.