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Christians are big on relationships but weak on discipleship and evangelism, study finds

Churchgoers are keen to talk with other people about their faith but struggle to have evangelistic conversations in practice, a new study has shown.

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European elections: a beginner's guide to the vote

The European Parliament elections are not unlike cricket. Both can last for quite a few days and it can be pretty hard to understand the rules. This year's European elections take place between May 23 and 26 and different countries vote on different days. …

Vicar finds a safe space to talk about death and dying at the local pub

Pubs are more often associated with escaping sorrows rather than confronting them head on but a vicar in Tamworth, Staffordshire, is meeting members of the community at his local each month to answer questions about death and dying and offer support where needed. …

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• What's to hate about hate speech?

  

  Christians are the new revolutionaries in our post-truth 'hate-speech' society.

• Archbishop of Canterbury interviews Pope Francis for Thy Kingdom Come

  

  Justin Welby has become the first Archbishop of Canterbury to interview a pope in a symbol of the warm relationship shared by the two Church leaders.

• New Anglican diocese created in New Zealand as wider Province moves towards same-sex blessings

  

  The establishment of the Church of Confessing Anglicans Aotearoa/New Zealand follows the passing of a resolution by the Synod of the Anglican Church of Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia paving the way for churches in the province to bless same sex relationships.

• Lincoln Diocese says its focus is on abuse victims and survivors after bishop's suspension

  

  The Diocese of Lincoln has said it is committed to safeguarding following the suspension of Bishop Christopher Lowson by the Archbishop of Canterbury.

• Israel Folau sacked over 'hell awaits' Instagram post

  

  Israel Folau's contract has been terminated after an independent panel ruled that Rugby Australia was right to let him go over a social media post in which he said "hell awaits" gay people.

• The cathedral box that could contain the remains of Queen Emma

  

  Archaeologists at Winchester Cathedral believe they may have found the remains of one of England's most enigmatic queens.

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• Mental Health Awareness Week: To offer advice, you first need to earn the right to give it

  

  There are probably more people with mental heath illnesses in your church than you even realise.

• Contactless payment systems rolled out across Church of Scotland

  

  When the collection plate is passed around in Scottish churches, worshippers will increasingly have the option of donating with their plastic instead of scrabbling around for some spare change.

• UK Government is complicit in debt crisis crippling developing countries, says Christian Aid

  

  Spiralling debt is preventing developing countries from being able to fund vital health services and is instead keeping them trapped in poverty, Christian Aid has warned.

• Bishop of Lincoln suspended by the Archbishop of Canterbury

  

  The Archbishop of Canterbury has suspended the Bishop of Lincoln, the Rt Rev Christopher Lowson from office "following information provided by the police".

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  Five children killed near monastery during assault on Syrian Christian town

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  Baby talk is similar all over the world

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  How intolerance can persist in democratic countries: the case of Indonesia

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  UK Government accused of doing too little to help Asia Bibi

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  Vos estis lux mundi: Shining a light or designing a lottery around clerical sexual abuse?

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  Sri Lanka churches hold Sunday service for the first time since Easter bombings

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• Diocese of Egypt opens up documents dating back to early 1800s for public access

  

  Scholars, researchers and members of the public interested in researching Egyptian history will now be able to access a treasure trove of church documents dating back to the early 1800s.

• Methodist Church report recommends changing rules to allow same-sex weddings in its chapels

  

  A report released ahead of the Methodist Church's Conference this summer has recommended changing the rules to allow same-sex weddings to take place in its chapels.

• Prayer vigil marks 16th birthday of schoolgirl held by Boko Haram because of her Christian faith

  

  A prayer vigil was held outside the Nigerian High Commission in London on Tuesday to mark the 16th birthday of a Christian schoolgirl being held by terrorist group Boko Haram.

• Persecution review must go beyond addressing Foreign Office 'blind spot' on Christian persecution

  

  A review into the Foreign Office's support for persecuted Christians must lead to concrete help for those who are suffering for their faith, a human rights campaigner has said.

• English cathedrals receive £8m funding boost from National Lottery

  

  Four cathedrals have received a welcome cash injection from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to help develop creative ways to serve their communities.