‘Marriage-style’ rights for cohabiting couples could mean 75,000 fewer births a year
Government plans to extend financial and property rights to unmarried couples could lead to fewer marriages and births in England and Wales, according to a new report drawing on the experience of Finland.
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Government cohabitation plans risk undermining marriage, Christian group warns
Had Taylor Swift and her former boyfriend been together under the government’s proposed system, Swift could potentially have been on the hook for tens of millions of dollars.
Scottish helpline for conversion therapy victims received just over one call per month
There were four calls in three months, possibly from the same person.
Are churches missing out in the bitcoin boom?
Earlier this summer, a church on England’s south coast made headlines, when it declared it was going to accept bitcoin as donations.
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Twenty African countries back charter affirming traditional marriage and opposition to abortion
Twenty African countries have endorsed a new charter affirming national sovereignty over issues including abortion, marriage and family policy, amid an ongoing debate over the influence of Western governments and international organisations on social policy across the continent.
Why the Church should make the case for church weddings
The Church should be confident in explaining why getting married in church still matters.
Welsh Christians launch the Gospels in Pembrokeshire dialect
A translation of the four Gospels into the Welsh dialect spoken in north Pembrokeshire has been launched at one of Wales’ largest cultural events. This is the story …
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Canadian family claim Christian grandmother was euthanised against her wishes
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Requiem Mass held for Ann Widdecombe at Buckfast Abbey
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Bethel pausing sale of The Passion Translation amid backlash
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Jen Hatmaker says she no longer believes in Hell
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Evangelicals seek to serve following Ceuta crisis
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Bishop calls on Andy Burnham to help free Jimmy Lai
Jimmy Lai turned to Christ during the uncertain period following the handover of Hong Kong to China.
IDF closes off Christian village to 'protect' it from 'relentless' settler attacks
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) have surrounded the only all-Christian village in the West Bank in an apparent move to protect the town from regular attacks by Israeli settlers.
Evangelicals seek to serve following Ceuta crisis
“Just imagine: in five or six hours, more than 70,000 people have entered your city, which has a population of 85,000. You’re left in shock," said a local pastor.
Haitian bishop warns gangs are targeting Church as violence forces parish closures
“We keep praying, singing and dancing,” says one local bishop despite the daily threat of violence.
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Twenty African countries back charter affirming traditional marriage and opposition to abortion
Twenty African countries have endorsed a new charter affirming national sovereignty over issues including abortion, marriage and family policy, amid an ongoing debate over the influence of Western governments and international organisations on social policy across the continent.
Why the Church should make the case for church weddings
The Church should be confident in explaining why getting married in church still matters.
Welsh Christians launch the Gospels in Pembrokeshire dialect
A translation of the four Gospels into the Welsh dialect spoken in north Pembrokeshire has been launched at one of Wales’ largest cultural events. This is the story …
Are churches missing out in the bitcoin boom?
Earlier this summer, a church on England’s south coast made headlines, when it declared it was going to accept bitcoin as donations.
Church of England's reparations plan is 'unpopular, ill-judged and highly political'
The transatlantic slave trade was a complex industry with its own supply chains involving both European and African rulers and traders.
Requiem Mass held for Ann Widdecombe at Buckfast Abbey
Family, friends and former colleagues gathered at Buckfast Abbey on Wednesday to bid a final farewell to former MP, broadcaster and author Ann Widdecombe.
Vatican urges international community to make homelessness a priority
The Holy See has urged governments around the world to place homelessness at the heart of housing and urban policy, warning that access to a safe home is fundamental to human dignity rather than simply an economic issue.
Portsmouth Cathedral secures funding for urgent belfry conservation work
Portsmouth Cathedral has reached its fundraising goal to restore its historic belfry, paving the way for conservation work to begin next month.
Remote consultations increasingly routine in Ireland's abortion services
A new study has found that remote consultations are becoming a routine part of early medical abortion services in the Republic of Ireland, prompting renewed debate over safety and regulation.
Assisted suicide bill could lead to closure of care homes and hospices
Care homes could be forced to choose between helping their patients to die or closing down.
World’s tallest statue of Jesus planned in Armenia
A business tycoon with political ambitions is planning to build the world’s tallest statue of Jesus Christ in his home country of Armenia.
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Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on how a curse can actually be a blessing in disguise.
Kurdish pastor released from Syria after two weeks in detention
Pastor Hassan was advised to go back to Lebanon for his own safety.
Peterborough Cathedral welcomes more families with LEGO exhibition
Peterborough Cathedral has welcomed a major LEGO exhibition this summer as Anglican cathedrals across England continue expanding their cultural and family programmes alongside their traditional role as places of worship.
Canadian family claim Christian grandmother was euthanised against her wishes
The 83-year-old grandmother allegedly could not correctly answer questions on how many siblings she had and yet was declared mentally capable.
Religion, immigration and abortion could shape key US Senate races, new polling suggests
Religious demographics vary considerably across the five battleground states and could influence voter behaviour.
Bethel pausing sale of The Passion Translation amid backlash
Bethel Church is pausing the sale of The Passion Translation, a Bible paraphrase also known as TPT, the Redding, California, congregation said in a statement, as numerous Christians continue to point to significant concerns about the paraphrase.
Nigeria risks losing major US aid package over Christian persecution concerns
Nigeria could lose access to a significant share of a new United States health and humanitarian assistance package unless it demonstrates progress in tackling violence against Christians, according to a bilateral agreement between Washington and Abuja.
£650,000 appeal launched to save two crumbling churches
A generous donor has agreed to match every donation up to a value of half a million pounds.
Christian claims insurance broker told him to remove ‘Jesus Loves You’ car stickers
A Christian motorist is considering legal action after his insurer allegedly told him that his car cover would cease unless he removed stickers bearing the words “Jesus Loves You”.