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Historic Lancashire church awarded £614,000 towards restoration of Elizabethan ceiling
The money will go towards restoring its centuries-old Elizabethan ceiling and improve facilities for worshippers and the wider community.
Settler attacks in Taybeh leading to exodus of Christians
Taybeh has lost 10 per cent of its population in three years.
Questions raised about demolition of 19th century church in Manchester
Save Britain's Heritage has questioned the process behind the decision to call in the bulldozers.
Bishop raises plight of Christians caught in Sudanese civil war
Sudan has been in a state of civil war for most of its post-independence history.
Church of Scotland nominates first prison chaplain as Moderator of General Assembly
For the first time in its 466-year history, the Church of Scotland has nominated a prison chaplain to serve as Moderator of its General Assembly.
Poll shows support for conversion therapy ban disappears once people learn its implications
The full implications of the law are not widely known.
Police appeal for witnesses after head smashed off Jesus statue at church war memorial
Officers have released a CCTV image after a war memorial at St Alban’s Church in Warrington was vandalised and daubed with offensive graffiti.
Belief in ghosts and magic linked to faith and trust in science, study finds
A new study suggests that Americans who believe in God while placing strong trust in science and reason may be more likely to believe in ghosts, curses and other supernatural phenomena.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Christian group sees increasing openness to Christianity among politicians
“Jesus is becoming interesting to them again," says Andrea Williams.
St Thomas: the apostle, the missionary, the martyr, and the legend
The historical Thomas is elusive.
British Church leaders stand in solidarity with South Sudanese Christians as civil war looms
Senior church leaders in Britain have committed to stand in solidarity with Christians in South Sudan as the country teeters on the brink of a full on civil war.
