Poverty ‘deepening’ across the UK, Christian charity warns
“Deepening” poverty across the UK is making it more difficult for people to break free from debt, Christians Against Poverty (CAP) has warned.
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Christians call for ceasefire amid DRC's Ebola crisis
So far 131 people have been killed by the outbreak.
England’s cathedrals remain vital civic and spiritual ‘beacons’ despite mounting pressures – report
A new report from Theos found that cathedrals continue to play a uniquely important role in national life despite increasing secularisation and growing financial pressures.
'Quiet revival' claims 'laid to rest' once and for all as study shows UK churchgoing continues to fall
New figures from the British Social Attitudes survey also show there are no signs of a religious revival among young people.
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In many English cities, cathedrals play a major role
It’s impossible to imagine St Albans without its cathedral.
Without a culture shift, Christian street preachers will continue to be arrested
Christian street preachers are almost invariably arrested under a section of law that was originally intended to deal with football hooliganism.
Royal College of Nursing criticised for display of trans flag
Typically a flag denotes the ownership of a tribe or group over an area.
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IDF soldiers jailed for desecrating statue of Mary
It's not the first time IDF soldiers have been disrespectful of Christian sites.
Christians urge UN to keep human rights spotlight on Eritrea
Eritrea is sometimes called the "North Korea of Africa".
Cuban pastor's son at risk following months-long detention
The family has long been a target for Cuban authorities
Court case launched in support of DRC Christians
DRC forces believed the locals were sympathetic to M23 rebels.
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'Quiet revival' claims 'laid to rest' once and for all as study shows UK churchgoing continues to fall
New figures from the British Social Attitudes survey also show there are no signs of a religious revival among young people.
England’s cathedrals remain vital civic and spiritual ‘beacons’ despite mounting pressures – report
A new report from Theos found that cathedrals continue to play a uniquely important role in national life despite increasing secularisation and growing financial pressures.
Britain has become ‘dangerously complacent’ over family breakdown
Dr Harry Benson, Research Director at the Marriage Foundation, said the latest official data on families and households pointed to a “profound social change” that had received little public attention despite long-term consequences for family stability and child wellbeing.
Police drop criminal investigation into street preacher
A pastor has hailed a "win for free speech" after police dropped a criminal investigation into him over comments he made about Islam and transgender ideology while street preaching.
Pakistani girl at centre of forced marriage and conversion case moved to government shelter
The girl has been placed in a neutral government shelter, pending the results of an age test.
House of Lords to debate abortion complications and protections for survivors
Babies who survive abortion are left to die.
A three day journey by canoe to receive life-saving treatment from Mercy Ships
Most Madagascans cannot afford surgery, even on the rare occasions its available.
Archbishop of Canterbury pledges solidarity with Britain's Jews
Antisemitic incidents have increased in frequency and deadliness.
Church of England celebrates continued post-pandemic growth
The Church said it was encouraged by five years in a row of growth while acknowledging that growth, attendance and participation remain below pre-pandemic levels.
Poll suggests quarter of British Christians are 'Christian nationalists'
Around a quarter of Christians in Britain identify as Christian nationalists or are sympathetic to its ideas
Church of Scotland issues slavery apology
The Church of Scotland General Assembly said it was “grieved beyond telling” for the suffering inflicted.
The Christian Church in mainland China since 1949
The history of the Christian Church in mainland China since 1949 is a story characterised by times of dramatic upheaval, near destruction and martyrdom, and unexpected revival.
Labour presses on with controversial plans to ban 'conversion therapy'
Critics of the plans fear that ordinary Christian practices will be criminalised.
Church of England releases prayer for national unity
Bishops in the Church of England have issued a prayer for unity in the UK that asks God's protection from "the perils of division and hatred".
Why did the Lord speak to Moses in the desert?
Numbers 1:1 goes: ‘And the Lord spoke to Moses in the Sinai desert.’ But why is the desert the best place to receive this teaching?
Christians encouraged to be bold in public life
Christians were urged to continue “standing and speaking for Jesus” in workplaces, schools, politics and local communities.