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Who was St Luke and what do we know about him?

18 October is St Luke’s Day. But who was St Luke, and what do we know about him? This is the story …

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'We need to change,' says incoming Church of Scotland Moderator

"The way we've been doing church over the past 30 to 40 years was great for then, but it isn't great for this moment in time," said Rev Gordon Kennedy.

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EU's Digital Services Act could censor the whole world

Legal advocacy group ADF International has published an open letter calling for a rethink of the European Union’s Digital Services Act (DSA).

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Most adults in Britain aren't married, latest data shows

The Marriage Foundation has described the latest marriage data as “bleak and disheartening”.

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Mel Gibson replaces Jim Caviezel as Jesus in highly anticipated 'Passion' movie sequel

Filming has begun on Mel Gibson’s long-awaited sequel to “The Passion of the Christ,” titled “The Resurrection of the Christ,” with Finnish actor Jaakko Ohtonen taking over the role of Jesus from Jim Caviezel.

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EU's Digital Services Act could censor the whole world

Legal advocacy group ADF International has published an open letter calling for a rethink of the European Union’s Digital Services Act (DSA).

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Jerusalem bishop warns root causes of Gaza conflict unresolved

“Returning to the old status quo will doom Palestinians and Israelis to more tragedy.”

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Charlie Kirk posthumously awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom

Left-wing political violence is becoming of increasing concern in the USA.

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Gaza priest calls for reconciliation as ceasefire begins

The Holy Family Church in Gaza was of special concern to the late Pope Francis.

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Orthodox Anglicans create new Communion that rejects leadership of Archbishop of Canterbury

The Gafcon movement of orthodox Anglicans is forging its own path away from the leadership of the Archbishop of Canterbury with the launch of the Global Anglican Communion.

Saint Luke
Who was St Luke and what do we know about him?

18 October is St Luke’s Day. But who was St Luke, and what do we know about him? This is the story …

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Most adults in Britain aren't married, latest data shows

The Marriage Foundation has described the latest marriage data as “bleak and disheartening”.

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Church of England halts plans for standalone same-sex blessing services

Bishops in the Church of England have decided not to move ahead with a trial of standalone services of blessing for same-sex couples. 

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Turkey banning foreign Christians on 'national security' grounds

Despite no recorded incident of Christian terrorism, foreign Christians are a "national security" threat in Turkey.

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Four Darlington Nurses face professional misconduct investigations over trans complaints

"Rose" wears male underwear, is trying to get his girlfriend pregnant and presents as male, yet insists on using the ladies changing rooms.

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Canterbury Cathedral graffiti project is an act of 'suicide' for the Church

Opposition to Canterbury Cathedral’s controversial graffiti art project has continued, with one Christian writer describing it as part of the “suicide” of the Church of England.

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NHS should focus less on diversity and inclusion and more on raising maternity care standards, says Family Education Trust

The Family Education Trust (FET) has said that government’s attempt to make life easier for sexual subcultures has come at the cost of basic maternity services.

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Church leaders urge national debate on AI’s impact on work and dignity

We cannot sit on the sidelines, but have a responsibility to engage, point to signs of hope, and do all we can to ensure that the fundamental dignity of every person is upheld.

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Christians call for end to end siege of El Fasher after 22 children killed in airstrike

At its core, the conflict is a fight between two rival warlords.

Pastor Pierre Charles Toureille
The French clergyman who saved lives in the shadows of World War Two

“A remarkable work of charity and of Christian witness”: Tortured by the Gestapo, this brave Protestant pastor continued to help people in peril at great personal cost.

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Cultivating the fruits of the Spirit: joy in every season

In a world filled with exhaustion, anxiety, and endless striving, joy can feel like something reserved for the lucky few — those whose lives seem easy, or whose prayers have already been answered. But biblical joy is not that fragile.

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Police issue street preacher with warning over amplification

Police said Ollie Sabatelli was prohibited from using amplification and "causing annoyance, upset and distress" across Surrey and Sussex.

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'Something is happening,' says Alpha founder Nicky Gumbel amid reports of a Quiet Revival in the UK

Alpha pioneer Nicky Gumbel is as passionate as ever about seeing ordinary believers introduce others to the Christian faith, especially at a time when so many people are searching for meaning and purpose - and there are signs they are increasingly turning to the Church. 

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Young people in Northern Ireland are open to religion, poll finds

Research commissioned by The Iona Institute has suggested that young people in Northern Ireland are the most favourable towards religion in the province.

Simon Pearson
Sacked Christian teacher warns about erosion of free speech in the UK

Pearson is being represented in claims of wrongful dismissal by the Christian Legal Centre and has said that his story is a warning about the current perilous state of freedom of speech in Britain.

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Why is Edward the Confessor remembered by both the Anglican and Catholic Churches?

13 October is the day in the Anglican and Catholic calendar to remember King Edward the Confessor, English saint and king. He founded Westminster Abbey, where his memory is evoked at each coronation. This is his story.

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More men attending church than women, especially among Gen X and millennials

In a shift that has become much more noticeable in five of the last six years, men, especially among millennials and Generation X, have been outpacing women in church attendance. The trend spiked significantly this year, a new Barna report has found.

Louise Perry (L) and Bonnie Blue (R).
Glen Scrivener wades into 'the great sex work debate' and Bonnie Blue phenomenon

Christian author and speaker Glen Scrivener has offered thoughtful commentary on 'the great sex work debate' between Louise Perry and Bonnie Blue, hosted by Chris Williamson on his Modern Wisdom podcast. 

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Nigerian Anglicans call Sarah Mullally's appointment as next Archbishop of Canterbury 'double jeopardy'

'Bishop Mullally has repeatedly promoted unbiblical and revisionist teachings regarding marriage and sexual morality'.