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Christmas evangelistic campaign gets underway
Christmas evangelistic campaign gets underway

The aim is to reach two million people with the gospel.

New report uncovers spiritual priorities for Gen Z
New report uncovers spiritual priorities for Gen Z

Authenticity is key for Generation Z.

Ancient wall with possible King Herod link uncovered in Jerusalem
Ancient wall with possible King Herod link uncovered in Jerusalem

Jerusalem has been besieged many times in its long history.

US religious life stabilises, but polling finds no youth revival
US religious life stabilises, but polling finds no youth revival

Pew’s latest findings indicate that key measures of religious life — including religious affiliation, daily prayer, the importance of religion, and regular attendance at services — have held broadly steady since around 2020.

Scottish politicians recognise work of offshore industry chaplains
Scottish politicians recognise work of offshore industry chaplains

The offshore oil and gas industry can sometimes turn deadly.

Pakistani Christian gives testimony of persecution in front of King Charles
Pakistani Christian gives testimony of persecution in front of King Charles

Open Doors ranks Pakistan the 8th worst persecutor of Christians worldwide.

On commitment
On commitment

Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster considers what commitment means in Judaism.

Christians celebrate ‘the beautiful game’ at Wembley
Christians celebrate ‘the beautiful game’ at Wembley

The evening, organised by the Football Association, brought together Christians involved in the game, from grassroots to the Premier League, and organisations that run sports projects across the country.

Why Jesus is the true meaning of Christmas
Why Jesus is the true meaning of Christmas

Have we settled for the wrapping paper and missed the gift?

Victorian 'tin tabernacle' added to Historic England's protected list
Victorian 'tin tabernacle' added to Historic England's protected list

The 'tin tabernacle' was built in 1885 for people who lived far away from the main parish church.

Suspended Christian nurse's hearing postponed at last minute
Suspended Christian nurse's hearing postponed at last minute

The hearing was postponed due to "unforeseen circumstances".

Time capsule unearthed in ruins of fire-ravaged church
Time capsule unearthed in ruins of fire-ravaged church

A long-forgotten time capsule has been uncovered in the charred remains of a landmark North Lanarkshire church, months after the building was destroyed in a deliberate fire.

Zelensky meets Pope Leo XIV amid peace talks
Zelensky meets Pope Leo XIV amid peace talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has met Pope Leo XIV at his residence in Castel Gandolfo to discuss the ongoing conflict with Russia.

Two slain in church shooting in southeast Nigeria
Two slain in church shooting in southeast Nigeria

Some of kidnapped children in Niger state are released.

Teacher fired after telling Muslim pupil Britain is a Christian country
Teacher fired after telling Muslim pupil Britain is a Christian country

The teacher was apparently sanctioned despite saying things that were "incontestably true".

Labour's taxes threaten Christian schools, churches and vicarages
Labour's taxes threaten Christian schools, churches and vicarages

The Bishop of Manchester has called upon the government to exempt vicars from a new mansion tax.