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More CoE parishes 'moving away from oil and gas'
Millions has been spent on helping churches improve energy efficiency.
Calls for Church of England to be 'rooted in scripture' ahead of General Synod elections
The Alliance describes itself as a "network of networks".
UN officials demand explanation for Iranian church seizure
Iran has not responded to questions fromUN officials.
AI could become a ‘very dangerous master’, warns John Lennox
Apologist and Oxford mathematician John Lennox warned Christians that artificial intelligence could contribute to a generation becoming increasingly disconnected from Scripture and cautioned that technology meant to serve humanity can become a “very dangerous master.”
Against backdrop of conflict and tough working conditions, seafarer happiness falls
Seafarer wellbeing has declined for the second consecutive quarter as heavy workloads, restricted shore leave and concerns over pay increasingly weigh on crews, according to new research from The Mission to Seafarers.
Catholic baptisms fall sharply across Ireland as births decline and secularisation grows
The number of Catholic baptisms taking place across the whole island of Ireland has fallen by almost 30% over the past decade, with declining birth rates and the growth of religious non-affiliation identified as the main reasons.
When Eastern Europe appeared to be going Protestant
The crucial question is: why did so much of the early Protestant advance subsequently disappear?
Methodists submit environmental complaint against HSBC
HSBC has said it is committed to achieving climate related targets.
Leaked SNP abortion motion 'deeply troubling'
Abortion is now the leading cause of death in Scotland.
Around 300 Christians killed and over 200 abducted in Nigeria in July alone amid wave of attacks - report
At least 299 Christians were killed and more than 200 abducted across parts of Nigeria in July, according to a new report documenting a wave of attacks on predominantly Christian communities.
Met accused of ‘ineffective’ policing at March for Life UK
Only one arrest was made on the day - a pro-lifer who was subsequently released without charge.
170 baptised at Bigbury-on-Sea
Mass baptisms in the sea are becoming more popular.
MPs vote against assisted suicide in 'victory for hope, compassion and life'
Almost the exact same Parliament voting for the almost exact same bill - but a very different result.
Historic UK churches face growing maintenance crisis despite £2.6m in grants
The National Churches Trust has warned that historic church buildings across the UK are facing mounting financial and maintenance pressures, despite awarding more than £2.6 million in grants during 2025.
National Lottery Heritage Fund pledges £130m for churches, ships and museums
£885 million has been invested in over 1,750 projects around the country.
Many Christians among the missing and dead after Nepal floods
Christianity has grown in Nepal, despite rising persecution.
