Archbishop of Canterbury withdraws award given to Muslim cleric who praised Bin Laden
Reform leader Nigel Farage said the decision to award Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi was "astonishing".
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Most practising Christians are evangelical, study finds
Evangelicals are “younger, more ethnically diverse, and more likely to be male than the wider population”, according to the 28-page report published by the Evangelical Alliance UK.
Exeter Cathedral service to celebrate Britain's fishermen and women
Britain's fishing industry will come together in Exeter next month for the country's first National Harvest of the Sea.
Church of England blessing same-sex relationships 'a bridge too far'
Earlier this year the Church silenced a group of former-homosexuals who wanted to tell of the change in their lives.
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Shine Your Light campaign aims to reach millions of lonely people this Christmas
The Shine Your Light campaign appears to be going from strength to strenth.
No part of London should become a free speech, gospel exclusion zone
Soho is not exempt from freedom of speech and Christian expression. And Christians do not lose their fundamental freedoms when they cross an invisible boundary into a neighbourhood associated with a different worldview. The streets of London belong to all of us, writes Andrea Williams.
How the new General Synod could move beyond the present disagreement over same-sex relationships
How might the next Synod make progress in the next five years based on a recognition that there are those in the Church of England who hold fundamentally opposed positions on the matter? Is there a way of allowing both sides to achieve what they want? Martin Davie argues that the answer to this question is ‘Yes.’
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UN officials demand explanation for Iranian church seizure
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AI could become a ‘very dangerous master’, warns John Lennox
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Calls for Church of England to be 'rooted in scripture' ahead of General Synod elections
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When Eastern Europe appeared to be going Protestant
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Leaked SNP abortion motion 'deeply troubling'
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Catholic baptisms fall sharply across Ireland as births decline and secularisation grows
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UN officials demand explanation for Iranian church seizure
Iran has not responded to questions fromUN officials.
Many Christians among the missing and dead after Nepal floods
Christianity has grown in Nepal, despite rising persecution.
Militants in Nigeria give Christian villagers ultimatum
Thankfully the inept terrorists couldn't burn down the church as they hadn't any petrol.
When Eastern Europe appeared to be going Protestant
The crucial question is: why did so much of the early Protestant advance subsequently disappear?
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No part of London should become a free speech, gospel exclusion zone
Soho is not exempt from freedom of speech and Christian expression. And Christians do not lose their fundamental freedoms when they cross an invisible boundary into a neighbourhood associated with a different worldview. The streets of London belong to all of us, writes Andrea Williams.
Seeing God at work in everyday life
In her new book, 605 Everyday Miracles, Alpha UK director Chloe Swart challenges the perception that miraculous healing is reserved for extraordinary people or church events.
Catholic baptisms fall sharply across Ireland as births decline and secularisation grows
The number of Catholic baptisms taking place across the whole island of Ireland has fallen by almost 30% over the past decade, with declining birth rates and the growth of religious non-affiliation identified as the main reasons.
More CoE parishes 'moving away from oil and gas'
Millions has been spent on helping churches improve energy efficiency.
Against backdrop of conflict and tough working conditions, seafarer happiness falls
Seafarer wellbeing has declined for the second consecutive quarter as heavy workloads, restricted shore leave and concerns over pay increasingly weigh on crews, according to new research from The Mission to Seafarers.
Churches make ‘significant’ contribution to essential services in local communities, study finds
Churches could be providing as many as a quarter of a million essential community services across England, according to new research.
Methodists submit environmental complaint against HSBC
HSBC has said it is committed to achieving climate related targets.
Christian nationalists 'are neither patriots nor Christians', says Church of England's parliamentary rep
The Second Church Estates Commissioner made the comments in response to questions from MPs.
James Orr stands down as adviser to Reform after donations sting
Cambridge theologian James Orr has stepped down as head of policy for Reform UK following a sting operation by climate activists.
Nightclub deal with St Paul's Cathedral a 'sad reflection' on Christianity
Questionable music events in Britain's cathedrals are becoming increasingly common
Thousands March for Life in London
Counter-protestors stormed a Mass at Westminster Cathedral
Ukrainian bishop on war: ‘We understand the value of peace most clearly when it is gone’
A Ukrainian Catholic bishop has spoken of the immense value of peace and religious freedom as his country marks 35 years since regaining independence from the Soviet Union while continuing to endure the devastation of war.
Scottish Christian woman recognised in Auschwitz memorial plaque
Teacher Jane Haining refused to abandon her Jewish schoolchildren and eventually died in Auschwitz.
Met accused of ‘ineffective’ policing at March for Life UK
Only one arrest was made on the day - a pro-lifer who was subsequently released without charge.
170 baptised at Bigbury-on-Sea
Mass baptisms in the sea are becoming more popular.
MPs vote against assisted suicide in 'victory for hope, compassion and life'
Almost the exact same Parliament voting for the almost exact same bill - but a very different result.
We need to rethink what it means to be a grandparent
I have felt, in my own life, the joy that grandparenting can bring. But I have also come to see how unevenly that joy, and that responsibility, is shared, says Kim Samuel, founder of the Belonging Forum.
Historic UK churches face growing maintenance crisis despite £2.6m in grants
The National Churches Trust has warned that historic church buildings across the UK are facing mounting financial and maintenance pressures, despite awarding more than £2.6 million in grants during 2025.
Decline in marriage and relationships among factors driving global fertility slump - study
A growing “relationship recession”, alongside economic insecurity, delayed parenthood and changing attitudes towards having children, is contributing to an unprecedented fall in fertility rates around the world, according to a major new study.
Earl Spencer is right to raise concerns about the Church of England’s historic buildings
The light shone by Charles Spencer, brother of the late Diana, Princess of Wales, on the financial threat to Britain’s historic churches is significant - although there is a notable omission.
