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Survey finds Gen Z most likely to identify as religious
Survey finds Gen Z most likely to identify as religious

Generation Z adults are more likely than older Americans to describe themselves as “religious,” even as many also engage in practices at odds with Christian teaching, according to a new survey. 

Saint John of God Hospitaller Services changes name to 'The Do Good Charity'
Saint John of God Hospitaller Services changes name to 'The Do Good Charity'

The charity said the name change does not represent an abandoning of its religious roots.

11,000 turn up for Wild! at Winchester Cathedral
11,000 turn up for Wild! at Winchester Cathedral

The event highlighted care for the natural world.

Australians report regular feelings of awe and gratitude in spirituality survey
Australians report regular feelings of awe and gratitude in spirituality survey

Previous surveys have indicated a mismatch between churches and believers on care for the environment.

Songs of Praise celebrates 65 years with special anniversary episode - and finds a new generation online
Songs of Praise celebrates 65 years with special anniversary episode - and finds a new generation online

The BBC’s long-running religious programme ‘Songs of Praise’ is marking its 65th anniversary with a special episode celebrating its history and changing place in British broadcasting.

Why we sing: Music, spirituality and the search for meaning
Why we sing: Music, spirituality and the search for meaning

A conference at the University of Birmingham explored how singing can express faith, build community and help people find meaning.

Study suggests strong correlation between gender transitioning and psychiatric treatment
Study suggests strong correlation between gender transitioning and psychiatric treatment

Are psychological problems the cause or result of transitioning?

What autumn teaches us about the way of the cross
What autumn teaches us about the way of the cross

Hidden within this changing season is a truth that echoes something Jesus once said about His own death and about the life to which He calls those who follow Him.

Christians call for more action to promote peace in Sudan
Christians call for more action to promote peace in Sudan

Sudan has been in a state of civil war for most of its post-independence history.

Cautious welcome as 15 men sentenced over Sri Lanka Easter Sunday bombings
Cautious welcome as 15 men sentenced over Sri Lanka Easter Sunday bombings

Christian groups welcomed the convictions but say questions remain about who was involved.

Catholicism in France has 'collapsed'
Catholicism in France has 'collapsed'

A new report on Catholicism in France comes days ahead of Pope Leo XIV's visit.

Edinburgh University ends divinity programmes as theology faces a changing future
Edinburgh University ends divinity programmes as theology faces a changing future

It marks a significant change for an institution whose history has been closely intertwined with theological education for centuries.

Lib Dems to investigate treatment of the faithful as Campanale case rumbles on
Lib Dems to investigate treatment of the faithful as Campanale case rumbles on

The Liberal Democrats have begun a review into how it treats people of faith within the party.

Trump urged to raise case of persecuted pastor with Xi
Trump urged to raise case of persecuted pastor with Xi

Pastor John Cao has been released from prison, but is barred from leaving China.

Open Doors UK and Ireland announces death of former CEO
Open Doors UK and Ireland announces death of former CEO

Eddie Lyle joined Open Doors in 2005.