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'.
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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.
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.
CoE announces £400,000 to get young people into choirs
Most CoE choirs currently have no children involved.
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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.
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A Christian social worker whose offer of a job was withdrawn over public comments he made about marriage and sexuality has won his case at appeal.
Why do Christians observe Shrove Tuesday?
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Church of England winds down Living in Love and Faith as deep divisions remain over same-sex blessings
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Preacher fined over Bible verse display challenges abortion clinic buffer zones
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Catholic Church says Nigeria must do more to end violence
Pope Leo XIV has also expressed concern at the situation.
India's toxic anti-conversion laws: Will Supreme Court finally strike them down?
The Armenian government has accused the Church of encouraging violent overthrow and assassination.
CoE considering annual commemoration of 21 martyrs in Libya
Additions to the Church's calendar are rare.
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.
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Sarah Mullally has reasons to be cheerful after her first Synod but there are storms ahead
The divisions in the institution Sarah Mullally now leads are likely to get even more bitter during her tenure.
Christian and family groups denounce trans schools guidance
While the guidance gets some things right, it still permits social transitioning.
Preacher fined over Bible verse display challenges abortion clinic buffer zones
The abortion buffer zones have been branded "censorship zones".
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 …
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.
Church of England passes range of new safeguarding measures to prevent future abuses
The new measures are a "significant day for the Church".
Cultivating the Fruit of the Spirit: Love that gives life to all things
Love does not originate in human emotion, effort, or affection. It begins in the very being of God. Every act of creation, redemption, and restoration flows from His love.
Church of England recommits to ending poverty
Nearly a quarter of adults have received support from church or Christian groups.
What does new school trans guidance mean for Scotland?
Although the draft guidance applies only to schools in England, there are ramifications for Scotland too.
Church leader sees challenges and opportunities as research suggests openness to Christianity in the UK
An evangelical church leader has welcomed national polling pointing to a more open spiritual landscape in the UK, as churches prepare for a nationwide mission effort in the run-up to Easter 2026.
Church of England winds down Living in Love and Faith as deep divisions remain over same-sex blessings
Church of England's Living in Love and Faith process is to formally conclude in July.
Trust drives Christian giving as committed believers donate four times UK average - report
The report also highlights a significant “giving gap”.
Church of England commits to combating mental health crisis
The Church and the NHS can work together to solve mental health challenges.
Carlisle Cathedral scoops award for the nation’s favourite stained glass window
Work on Carlisle Cathedral was delayed by Scottish invasions and plague.
Sarah Mullally calls for new covenant for unpaid carers
Many unpaid carers work 90-plus hours per week.
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.
On miracles
Hebrew scholar and Jewish academic Irene Lancaster reflects on the meaning of a miracle.
Fewer than 1 in 3 churchgoers read the Bible daily
Among U.S. Protestant churchgoers, most say they read Scripture regularly, but just 31% say Bible reading is a daily habit.
Britain 'monitoring the situation' with Armenian Church
The Armenian government has accused the Church of encouraging violent overthrow and assassination.
Christian nurse 'alarmed' after Phillipson says guidance on single-sex spaces will not apply to NHS
Phillipson said long-overdue guidance will not apply to workspaces including the NHS.