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Christian beliefs increasingly unfamiliar to British public, research finds
With more and more people unclear about basic Christian teachings, Britain “is a mission field” in need of faithful Gospel witness, says Ligonier Ministries, which commissioned the survey.
Half of Catholic churches in Glasgow to close
The city was once famed for its Catholic heritage.
Diocese of Hereford celebrates 1,350th anniversary with visit from Archbishop of Canterbury
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, joined celebrations for the 1,350th anniversary of the founding of the Diocese of Hereford with a visit at the weekend.
SPUC seeks legal advice after SNP cancels conference fringe event
SPUC recently welcomed the SNP decision to drop an abortion motion from its conference.
UN Special Rapporteur calls for end to 'coerced' abortion
Motherhood is not just a "private choice" but a "public good", said the UN Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women and Girls, Reem Alsalem.
What’s so fascinating about Church of England vicars?
Church of England priest Pippa White has more than 32,000 followers on TikTok, her online posts have been seen by millions, and she has just published a book explaining clerical life for a non-church audience.
The London church that helped shape a nation: 300 years of St Martin-in-the-Fields
Few parish churches are as famous as St Martin-in-the-Fields in central London. This year, it marks its 300th anniversary. This is the story …
Pastor convicted of breaching abortion buffer zone set for appeal
The pastor delivered a sermon that made no mention of abortion.
Christian advent calendar sales 'soar' after online storm with Meghan Markle fans
The Leprosy Mission reports that sales of its Real Advent Calendar have “soared” following an online blow-up involving Meghan Markle and a pair of Anglican priests.
Immigration fears shape views of Britishness and Christianity, report finds
Concerns about immigration and cultural change extend beyond those most attached to Britain’s Christian identity, a new report by Theos has found.
Christian teacher challenges dismissal after sharing pro-life views in class
A Christian teacher is bringing a discrimination claim against a secondary school in Sunderland, alleging that she was dismissed after answering pupils’ questions about her pro-life beliefs and other personal views in class.
Who was the Ethiopian eunuch and what can we learn from him?
When we think about the history of Christianity in Africa, we may immediately think of European missionaries who travelled to the continent to spread the gospel. Yet Africa’s connection to Christianity stretches much further back, to the earliest days of the Church itself.
Christian campaign asks shoppers to reduce reliance on retail giant Amazon
The Challenge Amazon campaign is encouraging Christians to support local businesses instead.
Fewer than half of Americans believe in virgin birth, study finds
This is the first time a major national survey has recorded belief in the virgin birth dropping below 50%.
Salvation Army stands up for rights of older people at UN meeting
Dementia doesn't have to mean the loss of autonomy.
West Bengal Christians face wave of violence and intimidation, report warns
A new report documents 60 incidents targeting Christians in West Bengal over a four-month period.
