Christian nurse at centre of trans pronouns row has 'no case' to answer, regulator concludes
The Nursing and Midwifery Council has decided that no action needs to be taken against a Christian nurse who refused to use the preferred pronouns of a transgender patient.
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More than a million children have been referred for NHS mental health support - the Church has to be part of the solution
The mental health crisis facing children cannot be solved by healthcare alone.
YWAM mobilizes churches in multi-country outreach as World Cup knockout stage continues
International missionary movement Youth With A Mission (YWAM) is running a coordinated outreach campaign across Canada, Mexico, and the United States as the 2026 FIFA World Cup advances through its intense knockout stages.
Grooming gang victims have paid a heavy price for Britain's institutional cowardice
We must acknowledge, without fear or favour, ethnic and religious patterns behind criminal acts of abuse, and take robust action to stop them.
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July is Disability Awareness Month - Let us celebrate the diversity of God’s image in all people
Life in Christ is not shaped by uniform ability, but by interdependence in which weakness and strength are not ranked but held together.
Nearly 30,000 Christians killed in Nigeria in six years
Tens of thousands of Christians are losing their lives to violence in Nigeria, many of them at the hands of radicalised Fulani herdsmen, a new report has warned.
Presbyterian Church of Wales considers 'do or die' reforms
Very few members of the denomination are below 25 years old.
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Former Queen's chaplain: King Charles has betrayed his faith, office and subjects
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Christian teacher Enoch Burke released from prison after High Court order
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Why C of E bishops won't oppose the Conversion Practices Bill
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One in three pregnancies now result in abortion as England and Wales reach record high
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The Archbishops must not let safeguarding be weaponised to shut down debate
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Where were the Dead Sea Scrolls written? 5-year project begins to find the answer
The European Research Council has given the project 2.5 million euros.
Christian Brothers defend housing convicted sex abusers amid insolvency claims in Australia
The Christian Brothers have defended their decision to retain nine convicted child sex offenders within their religious order, saying they have a "Gospel imperative" to continue caring for all members, according to court documents filed in Australia.
Church in Venezuela 'overwhelmed' after after devastating earthquakes
Last week's earthquakes have only added to the challenges already faced by oppressed Christians in Venezuela with some reporting disparities in access to humanitarian assistance.
Release International changes name to Voice of Persecuted Christians
The ministry has been supporting persecuted Christians around the world since its creation in 1968.
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'Evangelical' is about faith, not right-wing politics, says European body
The European Evangelical Alliance said that the term “evangelical” is being "wrongly linked to political movements and narratives that do not reflect the reality of evangelical communities in Europe".
Why do American dollar bills say 'In God We Trust'?
The phrase “In God We Trust” appears on American money. This year, as Americans celebrate 250 years of Independence, it is worth reminding ourselves that this is a fairly modern tradition rooted in the American Civil War. This is the story …
Grooming gang victims have paid a heavy price for Britain's institutional cowardice
We must acknowledge, without fear or favour, ethnic and religious patterns behind criminal acts of abuse, and take robust action to stop them.
The Archbishops must not let safeguarding be weaponised to shut down debate
The bid by Church of England revisionists to cancel an event at July’s General Synod in support of non-affirming therapy - known as so-called 'conversion therapy' by its opponents - is straight out of the neo-Marxist playbook.
Conversion therapy ban 'opens the door to the persecution of parents and pastors'
The plans also infringe on the right of those who want help, to seek it.
Labour attempts to allay concerns about planned conversion therapy ban
Conversion therapy ban “should not” prevent religious leaders giving their views on LGBT matters, says Labour peer.
Theologian: Pro-Pride parishes should not call themselves a church
Support for Pride appears to be waning.
Christian teacher Enoch Burke released from prison after High Court order
Irish teacher Enoch Burke has been released from prison on the orders of the High Court in Dublin, ending the latest chapter in a long-running legal dispute that has drawn attention beyond Ireland.
Under-16s social media ban is ‘not a silver bullet'
The UK Evangelical Alliance says social media causes “real harm” to young people, but a government ban is no “silver bullet” for protecting them.
One in three pregnancies now result in abortion as England and Wales reach record high
Abortions have increased while the number of conceptions resulting in a live birth has seen almost no change.
Another Christian private school announces closure
Around 100 schools are believed to have closed following Labour's VAT raid.
Methodists 'unable to achieve' goal of Net Zero by 2030
A Church report said much progress had been made, but that ultimately the 2030 target is unachievable.
Salvation Army praised for aid efforts in deadly Bedford train crash
An investigation into the exact cause of the crash is ongoing.
BBC announces major four-part series exploring Jesus’s life and world
The BBC has commissioned a new four-part television series exploring the life of Jesus Christ, bringing together historical research, archaeological evidence and expert perspectives.
The king and the King and kings
The king may rightly defend the freedom of every faith. The Church, however, cannot treat all faiths as equally true, for Jesus himself did not.
When politics disappoints, where do we turn?
The Bible tells us to pray for those in authority. But the Bible never tells us to worship them.