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Archbishop of Canterbury and Pope Leo exchange messages of unity after installation
Archbishop of Canterbury and Pope Leo exchange messages of unity after installation

Pope Leo XIV and the newly installed Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, have exchanged messages affirming their shared commitment to Christian unity, as plans were confirmed for her visit to Rome next month.

Christians take stock after withdrawal of Bible Society's ‘Quiet Revival’ report
Christians take stock after withdrawal of Bible Society's ‘Quiet Revival’ report

The report made waves when it was first published last year but questions never went away and it has finally been withdrawn.

Iftars at cathedrals spark debate
Iftars at cathedrals spark debate

There has been some debate about whether Christian places of worship should be involved in Muslim iftars.

Row over children's involvement in Muslim prayers at CofE school
Row over children's involvement in Muslim prayers at CofE school

The details of the incident are disputed.

Bible Society withdraws 'Quiet Revival' report as it admits data was 'faulty'
Bible Society withdraws 'Quiet Revival' report as it admits data was 'faulty'

Bible Society said the Quiet Revival report "can no longer be regarded as a reliable source of information about the spiritual landscape in Britain". 

Päivi Räsänen 'shocked and profoundly disappointed' after being convicted over pamphlet
Päivi Räsänen 'shocked and profoundly disappointed' after being convicted over pamphlet

Finnish MP Päivi Räsänen has been criminally convicted for publishing a pamphlet in which she expressed a traditional view of marriage and sexuality. 

Landmark ruling expected in Finnish politician's Bible tweet case
Landmark ruling expected in Finnish politician's Bible tweet case

Päivi Räsänen's legal counsel has said the stakes are "extremely high".

Christians divided over Islamic prayers in Trafalgar Square
Christians divided over Islamic prayers in Trafalgar Square

Christians are at odds over the best response.

Scottish grandmother back in court after arrest for holding sign in abortion clinic buffer zone
Scottish grandmother back in court after arrest for holding sign in abortion clinic buffer zone

A Scottish grandmother who was arrested and charged for holding a sign offering consensual conversation in an abortion clinic buffer zone has another court hearing on Thursday. 

Arrests made as anti-racism group protests 'Walk With Jesus' event
Arrests made as anti-racism group protests 'Walk With Jesus' event

It is unclear whether those arrested were from UKIP or Stand Up To Racism.

Why we need daily repentance
Why we need daily repentance

Daily repentance is the forgotten path to spiritual renewal.

Iran conflict could open doors for the Gospel, says mission agency
Iran conflict could open doors for the Gospel, says mission agency

EEM is also calling for prayers for those impacted by the conflict.

War disrupts Holy Week in Jerusalem
War disrupts Holy Week in Jerusalem

The impact of the escalating conflict in the Middle East region is being felt keenly in Jerusalem.

Thousands gather for installation of Sarah Mullally as 106th Archbishop of Canterbury
Thousands gather for installation of Sarah Mullally as 106th Archbishop of Canterbury

Dame Sarah Mullally has been formally installed today as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury and the first woman to hold the role in the Church of England’s 1,400-year history.

Church leaders condemn antisemitic ambulance attack
Church leaders condemn antisemitic ambulance attack

Christian leaders have been united in their condemnation of a firebomb attack on four ambulances operated by a Jewish charity. 

Pakistan temporarily halts plan to evict Christians from settlement
Pakistan temporarily halts plan to evict Christians from settlement

Faced with poverty and discrimination, many Christians have nowhere to go.