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Civil rights leader Rev Jesse Jackson dies at 84
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, a longtime civil rights activist and former presidential candidate who garnered controversy over his political activism and personal misconduct, has died at age 84.

Pastor considers legal action after arrest over comments on Islam and transgender ideology
The Alliance Defending Freedom warns of more such arrests if the government introduces its much-maligned definition of 'anti-Muslim hatred'.

Why do Christians observe Shrove Tuesday?
17 February 2026 is Shrove Tuesday, the traditional day for eating pancakes before the start of Lent. This is the story …

CoE announces £400,000 to get young people into choirs
Most CoE choirs currently have no children involved.

Christian social worker who lost job offer over marriage and sexuality beliefs wins appeal
A Christian social worker whose offer of a job was withdrawn over public comments he made about marriage and sexuality has won his case at appeal.

What to do when you don't feel worthy of God's love or calling
Let’s be honest. In one sense, we are undeserving. But here’s the enemy’s deception - he twists this truth to make us doubt God’s calling.

Faith leaders in Wales unite against assisted suicide
Faith leaders in Wales have united to express the opposition to the legalisation of assisted suicide, and have urged the Senedd to vote against implementing it in the country.

New Catholic head says lessons must be learned from abuse failings
The newly installed Archbishop of Westminster has said the Church must learn from victims of sexual abuse.

Young adults abandon marriage as pensioners overtake under-25s - report
The institution of marriage has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past five decades - particularly among young adults.

Iconic cathedral to run truth project during Lent
One of England’s most well-known, historic and picturesque cathedrals has announced plans to run a Lent series looking at truth in the modern world.

Christians in Nigeria live in fear amid kidnappings, killings
Christians in a village in Nigeria remain traumatized by violence even as a priest held hostage for 61 days was released last month, sources said.

Preacher fined over Bible verse display challenges abortion clinic buffer zones
The abortion buffer zones have been branded "censorship zones".

Church of England recommits to ending poverty
Nearly a quarter of adults have received support from church or Christian groups.

God is the remedy for grief
To have loved deeply and to have been loved in return is one of life’s greatest gifts. But when that love is taken away, grief follows. And grief, in many ways, never fully leaves.

Why is 1 Corinthians 13 often read at weddings?
St Paul wrote a timeless definition of love in 1 Corinthians 13, known as the “love chapter”, which is one of the most famous chapters in the Bible and is often read at weddings. This is the story …

Christian and family groups denounce trans schools guidance
While the guidance gets some things right, it still permits social transitioning.