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Tom Holland appointed Bede Librarian at Durham Cathedral
Tom Holland appointed Bede Librarian at Durham Cathedral

Holland said he was honoured to take up the role.

Two more Christians confirmed killed in Iran protests
Two more Christians confirmed killed in Iran protests

A total of 19 Christians have been confirmed dead as a result of a crackdown on anti-government protests.

Christians lament government's new Islamophobia definition
Christians lament government's new Islamophobia definition

“The positives are relative to how bad it could have been."

House of Lords votes to close online porn 'loopholes'
House of Lords votes to close online porn 'loopholes'

The Online Safety Act may have reduced online pornography, but may also have been used to stifle free speech.

Medical professionals warn Scotland against voting for assisted suicide
Medical professionals warn Scotland against voting for assisted suicide

A host of medical bodies, as well as church leaders, have publicly opposed assisted suicide.

House of Lords urged to back abolition of non-crime hate incidents
House of Lords urged to back abolition of non-crime hate incidents

The House of Lords is being urged to vote in favour of abolishing controversial non-crime hate incidents (NCHIs). 

World is at a 'dangerous tipping point', say Church leaders in appeal for peace
World is at a 'dangerous tipping point', say Church leaders in appeal for peace

The Church leaders said that the recent escalation in Iran and the Middle East had only added to the "distressing list" of ongoing conflicts including those in Ukraine, Sudan, Gaza, and Myanmar.

Faith communities generate £250m annually for Welsh economy - report
Faith communities generate £250m annually for Welsh economy - report

Faith communities across Wales are delivering social action worth at least £250m a year while playing a vital role in addressing poverty, loneliness and mental health pressures.

Keeping peace: loving the enemy to the end
Keeping peace: loving the enemy to the end

Lent invites us to slow down long enough to look again at how Christ loved.

Francis Chan apologises for past endorsements of fallen ministry leaders
Francis Chan apologises for past endorsements of fallen ministry leaders

Pastor and New York Times–bestselling author Francis Chan has issued a public apology acknowledging that his past endorsements of Mike Bickle and other Christian leaders who were later disgraced by scandal contributed to confusion, hurt and broken trust within the Church.

'Circle that never ends': 9 million face serial job rejection in UK, causing a self-esteem crisis - report
'Circle that never ends': 9 million face serial job rejection in UK, causing a self-esteem crisis - report

Some 9 million UK adults have been turned down for 10 or more jobs in the past year, as a new report warns of a growing rejection cycle that is damaging confidence, mental health and long-term employment prospects.

What we can learn from Mary of Bethany
What we can learn from Mary of Bethany

Dear reader, what would it look like for you to be a Mary of Bethany in this day and age?

Fresh drive to reach 100,000 girls with anti-trafficking programme
Fresh drive to reach 100,000 girls with anti-trafficking programme

An international charity has committed to reaching 100,000 girls worldwide who are at risk of human trafficking. 

The story of the Bible’s female leaders
The story of the Bible’s female leaders

8 March is International Women’s Day. In the Bible we can read about the roles that many women played in leadership and ministry. This is the story …

Charity helps women affected by leprosy reclaim their independence
Charity helps women affected by leprosy reclaim their independence

Women affected by leprosy are receiving support and training to regain their independence and challenge discrimination in communities across Asia and Africa.

Concerns raised that government grooming gang inquiry will ignore Islam
Concerns raised that government grooming gang inquiry will ignore Islam

"I grew up a Christian .. it was just used as a way to break me down, as in ‘Where is your God now? Why has your God forsaken you?” said one rape gang survivor.