Government child poverty report highlights role for churches
A new report from the government on child poverty sees a role for faith organisations as four million children remain affected.
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Christians celebrate St Francis of Assisi’s legacy of peace 800 years on with pilgrimage
A group of Franciscan Christians are walking hundreds of miles across England this summer as part of a peace pilgrimage commemorating 800 years since the passing of St Francis of Assisi.
David Amess' family welcomes review into his murder
The daughter of Sir David Amess has welcomed the government’s confirmation of the terms of reference for an independent review into his murder.
£1.4m appeal to save York Minster's Rose Window from climate change
York Minster has launched an appeal for funds to conserve its iconic Rose Window, which is feared to be at risk from the impact of climate change.
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What 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' teaches us about sacrifice, grace and goodness
The latest Spider-Man film may not be a Christian movie, but it reflects many biblical themes like sacrifice, redemption and hope.
Instead of going on an expensive guilt trip, why doesn't the Church of England spend £100m on parish vicars?
With the £100m earmarked for slavery reparations, the Church of England could fund 100 frontline vicars for a decade.
Cathedrals use new digital guides to enhance visitor experience
Five English cathedrals have introduced new digital guides in partnership with Bloomberg Connects.
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Poll shows drop in support for same-sex marriage in the US
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Deadly attack on Ethiopian monastery condemned
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Deadly distortions of Christianity in Africa
This is the devastating story of how Christian beliefs and symbols were twisted into a violent apocalyptic ideology that brought terror and bloodshed to Uganda and neighbouring countries.
Father Jacques Hamel remembered amid warning over forgotten terror victims
Victims of Islamist terrorism must not be allowed to fade from public memory, says the president of the Ayaan Hirsi Ali Foundation.
Iraqi bishops consider PM's invitation for Christians to return
Some Christians suspect the motives of the Iraqi PM.
30 Christians massacred in Nigeria laid to rest
Pastors and members of various churches attended a Catholic funeral service on Saturday for 27 Christians massacred by suspected Fulani terrorists in Kaduna state, Nigeria, sources said.
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MP urges Archbishop of Canterbury to abandon £100m slavery reparations fund
Conservative MP Nick Timothy has written to the Archbishop of Canterbury urging her to "reconsider" the Church of England’s controversial £100m fund to address historic links to slavery.
Is spiritual revival stirring in Britain’s Armed Forces?
Rising baptisms, chapel attendance and demand for Bibles suggest a growing openness to Christianity among military personnel.
Pastor pays tribute to 'precious' church member found dead in Athens suitcase
An Edinburgh church has paid tribute to a “precious” member of its congregation after she was found dead in a suitcase in Athens.
Amnesty apologises for report that branded dozens of Christian organisations 'anti-rights'
The report blacklisted over 100 Christian, pro-life and gender-critical organisations.
Deadly distortions of Christianity in Africa
This is the devastating story of how Christian beliefs and symbols were twisted into a violent apocalyptic ideology that brought terror and bloodshed to Uganda and neighbouring countries.
Jacob Rees-Mogg and the appeasement of Islamism
Rees-Mogg is right to argue that we should not have the kind of crippling fear that stops us from acting, but neither should we be blind to what is happening in our culture and society.
Iraqi Christian wins legal challenge against official Muslim status
In many Islamic countries a person's religion is registered by the state, sometimes incorrectly.
Over 135 healthcare professionals say assisted suicide bill is ‘not safe for patients’
Over 135 doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals are urging MPs to reject Lauren Edwards’ bill, which has picked up where Kim Leadbeater's own failed bill left off.
Archbishop of Canterbury visits slavery sites in Ghana amid criticism of reparations plans
The Archbishop of Canterbury has prayed "in lament for the Church’s involvement in the slave trade" during a tour of West Africa, but her comments have been criticised.
5 biblical themes Christians can reflect on in Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’
‘The Odyssey’ is not a Christian work but like many great works of literature, it wrestles with questions that are deeply human - and therefore resonate with truths that Scripture addresses more fully.
Alarm raised over Christian girls being forced to convert and marry their abductors in Pakistan
Christian girls in Pakistan, including minors, are living with the daily threat of being abducted, forced to convert to Islam and then forced to marry their abductors.
Churches can help women navigate ‘life-changing’ motherhood, report says
Many women reported thinking more deeply about faith, mortality and the meaning of life after having children.
Bishop warns revived assisted suicide Bill could reshape attitudes to vulnerable people
A fresh bid to legalise assisted suicide is facing strong opposition from the Bishop of Rochester, who says the proposed legislation risks altering how society treats elderly and vulnerable people.
Satanist sentenced after leaving dead animals outside churches
Some churchgoers stopped attending out of fear after dead lambs were left at New Forest churches.
Anglicans and Catholics unite in battle over Welsh faith school
The council's decision to remove faith school status has been escribed as "entirely unnecessary" and may have violated the Equality Act.
Appeals for return of church confiscated by Iran
The United Nations and World Council of Churches (WCC) have condemned the seizure of a 150-year-old church in Tehran.
Growing interest in Christianity reported among UK military personnel
Rising numbers of baptisms, growing chapel attendance and greater demand for Bibles are pointing to increased openness to Christianity among military personnel.
Archbishop of Canterbury faces continued backlash over slavery and reparations stance
The Archbishop of Canterbury continues to face backlash over her support for the Church of England’s controversial £100m slavery reparations fund.
How kind has Islam been to Christians?
Recently, a handful of popular podcasters have claimed that Islamic regimes are historically “very kind” toward Christians. Those who make this claim are either willfully ignorant or are advancing an agenda.
Poll shows drop in support for same-sex marriage in the US
A new poll shows reduced support for same-sex marriage compared to other recent surveys.