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Bishops condemn riots and violence towards migrants

The Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales has condemned far-right fuelled anti-immigration riots continuing across parts of the UK.

Church leaders speak out against riots across UK

Gavin Calver, CEO of the UK Evangelical Alliance, said he was "praying fervently for peace in our communities".

Brazilian athletes challenge IOC's ban on Christian symbols

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has implemented a controversial ban on Christian symbols at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, despite the opening ceremony featuring a parody of Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper.

Evangelical church commissions church leaders for service in orthodox congregations

An evangelical church has held a commissioning service for seven men who will provide leadership in congregations at odds with the Church of England's plans to introduce same-sex blessings.

Church and faith leaders issue urgent call for peace after riots

The Archbishop of Canterbury said that using Christian symbolism or the name of God to justify violence was "offensive to everything Christ stands for".

Christians have higher life satisfaction - poll

UK Christians are happier with their lives than those without any faith, a new poll has found.

Who wrote the Epistle of James and why is he important?

The Epistle of James is often overlooked, but it was written by one of the most important people in the New Testament. This is the story ...

Northern Ireland: first prosecution for prayer inside abortion clinic buffer zone

A Roman Catholic woman is being prosecuted in Northern Ireland for praying inside an abortion clinic buffer zone.

The slow fade of denominational publishing

Shrinking churches means the market for Christian print resources diminishes, too.

The revival at Rievaulx: a walk through one of England's finest abbeys

The Yorkshire monastery where a combination of divine love and austerity drew hundreds to give their lives to the Lord in the 12th Century.

London play paused after abortion scene leaves audience members feeling faint

A play premiering in London on Monday had to be paused for 10 minutes because an abortion scene left some members of the audience feeling faint.

How the Bible has influenced pop lyrics

Quotations from the Bible have often popped up in popular music through the decades. This is the story ...

Lausanne Movement celebrates God's faithfulness at 50th anniversary online event

In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the first Lausanne congress held in Switzerland from July 16-25, 1974, the Lausanne Movement held an online event on July 25 celebrating God's faithfulness and the legacy of the movement, and looking ahead at the fourth Congress in September in Seoul, Korea.