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St Thomas: the apostle, the missionary, the martyr, and the legend
The historical Thomas is elusive.
Christians urged to speak out against 'conversion practices' bill
The call comes amid warnings from The Christian Institute that the proposals could threaten parental guidance and pastoral ministry.
Churches challenged to make single Christians feel fully part of church life
Churches need to move beyond assumptions that marriage and family are the normal markers of a fulfilled Christian life and create communities where single people are fully valued, speakers at the inaugural Single Friendly Church Network conference have said.
Liechtenstein Prince blocks abortion law reform, advocates greater support for mothers
Liechtenstein’s Hereditary Prince Alois has refused to approve legislation that would have eased the country’s abortion restrictions, arguing that greater efforts should instead be made to support pregnant women.
Could one in six US Episcopal congregations be gone in a decade?
Most American Episcopalians are over 65.
Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem offers hope in region plagued by conflict
The October 7 attacks were a watershed moment for the region.
Minorities afraid to stand up for rights in Pakistan, says brother of murdered Christian minister
Shahbaz Bhatti was Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Minority Affairs until his murder in 2011.
Former Crowded House pastor and wife charged with rape
Former church leader Stephen Timmis and his wife Janet have been charged with rape, South Yorkshire Police have announced.
Enoch Burke accuses Archbishop of remaining 'silent' in school trans dispute
Enoch Burke accused the Primate of All Ireland, Archbishop John McDowell, of remaining "silent" while he "languished" in prison for more than 700 days during his dispute with Wilson’s Hospital School over transgender pronouns.
Half of Christian questions on ChatGPT are attempts to understand the Bible
Some searches could be people attempting to learn about other faiths.
King Charles bestows title on Pope Leo XIV in act of 'Christian fraternity'
Last year King Charles was given the title of Royal Confrater of the Papal Basilica and Abbey of St Paul’s Outside the Walls.
Francis of Assisi and the battle for his legacy: poverty, power and the medieval Church
Eight hundred years after his death, Francis of Assisi’s radical embrace of poverty still raises challenging questions about wealth, power and the Church’s faithfulness to the gospel.
New network to foster unity between European and migrant churches
"Contested migration is a big barrier," says founder Dr Israel Oluwole Olofinjana.
Budget must go further to support families, says CARE
Christian charity CARE has called for fundamental tax reform to support families, warning that the Budget’s measures offer too little help to parents facing financial pressures.
Isle of Man medics raise concerns about assisted suicide following Royal Assent
Although the bill has passed, assisted suicide is still at least 18 months away.
Abraham, Elisha and the faith that makes room for others
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on hospitality and compassion through the lens of Abraham’s welcome to strangers and Elisha’s care for a grieving mother.
