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TV’s ‘Pilgrimage’ series wins special award
‘Pilgrimage,’ the TV series that brings together a group of celebrities and invites them to walk together to a religious site, has won a Special Award for its contribution to encouraging understanding between different faiths and outlooks.
Difficult choices in a dangerous world
John Healey’s resignation exposes difficult questions about Britain’s security - and invites Christians to reflect on defence, justice, and where true hope is found.
Five Christian footballers using football’s biggest stage to point people to Christ
Amid the goals, trophies and celebrations, some players are using football’s biggest stage to point beyond themselves and give glory to God.
New study links marriage to lower rates of family breakdown
A new study concludes that marriage strengthens family stability, challenging long-standing assertions that it is the same as cohabitation.
Christian leader calls for end to 'illegal and immoral' Ukraine war
Neither Russia nor Ukraine appear willing to budge on the issue of territory.
Latest assisted suicide bill faces uphill struggle
Labour is deeply divided over assisted suicide.
Under 16s social media ban is a 'missional opportunity'
Churches could help young people build an offline community if the social media ban comes into effect.
Banksy exhibition could save struggling cathedral
An Essex-based art gallery owner has offered to loan some of his impressive collection to St Davids Cathedral as part of an attempt to save the historic building from financial ruin.
There’s a revolution taking place in local journalism – but churches could be missing out
If we want to get out the good news about what we’re doing, local newspapers are a good place to start.
Over a million abortions took place in the US last year
DIY abortions now account for over a quarter of all abortions in the US.
Fewer Americans believe faith is good for the country
The proportion of Americans who believe their country would benefit if more people were religious has declined since 2013.
Indian Christians attacked in church by mob
Chhattisgarh has allegedly banned house churches to promote "cultural harmony".
Appeals for release of Nigerian Christian girl still held by ISIS after 8 years
Leah, who was 14 when she was kidnapped, could have been released if she renounced her faith but she refused.
Church of England apologises for 'pain and trauma' from its role in historical adoption practices
The Church of England has apologised for its role in adoption practices involving unmarried women and girls during the post-War period, with the Archbishop of Canterbury acknowledging the "pain, trauma and stigma experienced - and still carried - by many people".
Catholic Church opposes reintroduction of assisted suicide bill
Labour MP Lauren Edwards has reintroduced the bill and has suggested the Parliament Act could be used to force the measure through.
Festival celebrates Anglesey pilgrimage route
The pilgrimage route pays homage to two sixth century saints who lived and worshipped on the island of Anglesey.