Christian group sees increasing openness to Christianity among politicians
“Jesus is becoming interesting to them again," says Andrea Williams.
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Many churches lack AI policies despite widespread support among pastors, study finds
New research reveals a significant divide between church leaders’ recognition of the need for responsible AI practices and the measures currently in place within their congregations.
Archaeologists may have discovered identity of mystery skeleton in Westminster Abbey
Archaeologists believe they may have finally discovered the identity of a skeleton buried in a Roman sarcophagus in Westminster Abbey.
Churches challenged to make single Christians feel fully part of church life
Churches need to move beyond assumptions that marriage and family are the normal markers of a fulfilled Christian life and create communities where single people are fully valued, speakers at the inaugural Single Friendly Church Network conference have said.
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St Thomas: the apostle, the missionary, the martyr, and the legend
The historical Thomas is elusive.
Canadians admire and appreciate Jesus but remain wary of Christianity, survey finds
A new national survey has revealed a striking contrast in Canadians’ attitudes towards Jesus and Christianity, with many expressing “admiration and appreciation for Jesus” while associating the Christian faith with judgment, control and division.
New index examines how faith-based businesses put beliefs into practice
A pilot study of 100 organisations explores how religious beliefs shape investment, governance and social responsibility.
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Former Crowded House pastor and wife charged with rape
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Enoch Burke accuses Archbishop of remaining 'silent' in school trans dispute
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'Such a blessing' - church that closed down 15 years ago opens its doors again
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Violence and persecution driving global Christian exodus, report warns
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Christians urged to speak out against 'conversion practices' bill
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Half of Christian questions on ChatGPT are attempts to understand the Bible
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Displaced Lebanese Christians see hope of homecoming as olive harvest approaches
Families from Alma Al-Chaab hope access to their olive groves will pave the way for a permanent return, as displacement places growing pressure on their finances.
Liechtenstein Prince blocks abortion law reform, advocates greater support for mothers
Liechtenstein’s Hereditary Prince Alois has refused to approve legislation that would have eased the country’s abortion restrictions, arguing that greater efforts should instead be made to support pregnant women.
Minorities afraid to stand up for rights in Pakistan, says brother of murdered Christian minister
Shahbaz Bhatti was Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Minority Affairs until his murder in 2011.
Jordan carries out retaliatory strikes in Syria after deadly church attack
Patriarch Theophilos III has visited survivors of the attack in hospital.
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Enoch Burke accuses Archbishop of remaining 'silent' in school trans dispute
Enoch Burke accused the Primate of All Ireland, Archbishop John McDowell, of remaining "silent" while he "languished" in prison for more than 700 days during his dispute with Wilson’s Hospital School over transgender pronouns.
Churches challenged to make single Christians feel fully part of church life
Churches need to move beyond assumptions that marriage and family are the normal markers of a fulfilled Christian life and create communities where single people are fully valued, speakers at the inaugural Single Friendly Church Network conference have said.
Many churches lack AI policies despite widespread support among pastors, study finds
New research reveals a significant divide between church leaders’ recognition of the need for responsible AI practices and the measures currently in place within their congregations.
Half of Christian questions on ChatGPT are attempts to understand the Bible
Some searches could be people attempting to learn about other faiths.
Budget must go further to support families, says CARE
Christian charity CARE has called for fundamental tax reform to support families, warning that the Budget’s measures offer too little help to parents facing financial pressures.
King Charles bestows title on Pope Leo XIV in act of 'Christian fraternity'
Last year King Charles was given the title of Royal Confrater of the Papal Basilica and Abbey of St Paul’s Outside the Walls.
Micah 6:8: Walking humbly with God in the ordinary everyday life
God is already present. The question is: will we live conscious of His presence?
Francis of Assisi and the battle for his legacy: poverty, power and the medieval Church
Eight hundred years after his death, Francis of Assisi’s radical embrace of poverty still raises challenging questions about wealth, power and the Church’s faithfulness to the gospel.
'Such a blessing' - church that closed down 15 years ago opens its doors again
A shuttered church in a low-income housing community in northern England has reopened for Christian worship nearly 15 years after its doors closed on Christmas Day.
Former Crowded House pastor and wife charged with rape
Former church leader Stephen Timmis and his wife Janet have been charged with rape, South Yorkshire Police have announced.
Southwell Minster faces closure amid £20m funding crisis
Southwell Minster is seeking urgent financial support to keep its doors open after decades of underinvestment that has left it needing around £20m to safeguard its historic building and grounds.
59 years of abortion and over 11 million lives lost
The number of abortions, already at record highs, is expected to rise further still.
Isle of Man medics raise concerns about assisted suicide following Royal Assent
Although the bill has passed, assisted suicide is still at least 18 months away.
New network to foster unity between European and migrant churches
"Contested migration is a big barrier," says founder Dr Israel Oluwole Olofinjana.
Christians calls on British Medical Association to drop opposition to NHS trans guidance
The BMA is “deeply concerned" the guidance is "exclusionary to trans and non-binary staff and patients”. Christian Concern says guidance should be determined by biological sex.
Arrest of Christians in Egypt over TikTok comedy video condemned
The arrest of six young Christians in Egypt over a TikTok video recreating a scene from a comedy film has been condemned by religious freedom and human rights organisations.
Number of children waiting for adoption surges as couples pursue IVF and surrogacy
Christians are divided on the ethical questions raised by IVF.
Church of England faces ‘financial disaster’ without radical cuts, academics warn
A new report argues that dioceses have been strengthened at the expense of ordinary parishes.
Navigators launch new course to teach disciple-making skills
Navigators UK have developed a new course to help ordinary Christians become effective disciple-makers.
Church mentioned in St Jerome's letters may have been discovered
Archaeologists in northern Italy have identified the likely site of an early Christian church that St. Jerome described in a letter in A.D. 396, along with a nearby building believed to have been the bishop’s palace in the ancient city of Altino.
