Church of England urges prayers for those impacted by heatwaves, drought and wildfires
The Church of England is encouraging its parishioners to pray for those impacted by drought, heatwaves and wildfires, in what could well become Britain’s hottest summer on record.
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Premier League footballer says ‘faith helped me through injury’
A Premier League footballer has revealed how finding faith helped him cope with a series of injuries that kept him off the pitch for periods totalling more than three years.
Rowan Williams criticised over claim Farage is using Christianity to fuel anti-Muslim feeling
Former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams has faced criticism after suggesting that Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is using Christianity to “channel anti-Muslim feeling” in Britain.
Archbishop promotes petition for worldwide religious freedom
Most people in the world live in countries with limited or no religious freedom.
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Winchester churches make most of heatwaves with outreach initiatives
Churches in the Diocese of Winchester have been making the most of the unusually hot summer by heading out into the community and holding worship and other events outside.
Learning from the Jason Arday tragedy
The tragic death of Professor Jason Arday offers important lessons for the Church about truth, compassion and the dangers of elevating individuals without sufficient scrutiny.
Proposed 'Babies bill' is about 'supporting' families during first 1,001 days of life
The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC) has thrown its support behind a so-called “Babies Bill” that would provide additional support to babies, parents and carers from the moment of conception until a child turns two.
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Vietnamese pastor sentenced to over 7 years in jail
Ethnic minority Christians are often accused of being political agitators.
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Open Doors raises alarm over violence in Sudan
Church leaders and Christians in Sudan's Nuba Mountains are facing a growing wave of killings, abductions and attacks as fighting between rival armed factions intensifies in the country's South Kordofan state.
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Learning from the Jason Arday tragedy
The tragic death of Professor Jason Arday offers important lessons for the Church about truth, compassion and the dangers of elevating individuals without sufficient scrutiny.
Winchester churches make most of heatwaves with outreach initiatives
Churches in the Diocese of Winchester have been making the most of the unusually hot summer by heading out into the community and holding worship and other events outside.
Church of England urges prayers for those impacted by heatwaves, drought and wildfires
The Church of England is encouraging its parishioners to pray for those impacted by drought, heatwaves and wildfires, in what could well become Britain’s hottest summer on record.
Premier League footballer says ‘faith helped me through injury’
A Premier League footballer has revealed how finding faith helped him cope with a series of injuries that kept him off the pitch for periods totalling more than three years.
Biblical animation ‘David’ heads to UK and Ireland after $88m global success
Animated biblical film ‘David’ is heading to cinemas across the UK and Ireland on August 21, following a successful international run that has brought in almost $88 million at the global box office.
Over 80% of US pastors have considered leaving ministry – survey
Over 80% of pastors in the United States have contemplated stepping away from pastoral ministry at some point during the last five years, with problems surrounding church culture emerging as a leading factor, according to a new survey.
Cory Asbury takes down shirtless photo after backlash
Christian singer Cory Asbury has taken down a shirtless picture of himself after receiving criticism that it lacked modesty and could be a stumbling block for others.
What Päivi Räsänen’s exclusion says about Christian free speech in Britain
The power of left-wing activists to block Finnish politician Päivi Räsänen from entering the UK shows the fragility of Christian freedom of expression.
DUP MP Jim Shannon charged with common assault
DUP MP and prominent Christian parliamentarian Jim Shannon has been charged with common assault.
Sporting bodies pulling back from allowing men to join women's sports
Last year Britain's greatest legal minds were able to determine that men are men and women are women.
Iona Community objects to plan for huge offshore windfarm
Sacrilege or "vital green energy project"?
The 'very survival of Christianity' is at risk in Syria
Attempts to build an "inclusive" society have been hampered by militant groups.
Catholic MP Florence Eshalomi appointed new faith minister
Labour MP Florence Eshalomi has been appointed as the government's new faith minister as part of a wider brief covering homelessness, communities and democracy.
Brechin Cathedral handed over to community trust
Not everyone is convinced this is a win.
Turin Shroud replica and exhibition to be displayed in Bristol church
The British Society for the Turin Shroud takes no position on the relic's authenticity.
Seven Christians held incommunicado by China
The charges against those arrested have not been disclosed.
UN experts raise ‘grave concern’ over violence against Christian women and girls in Nigeria
UN experts have raised concerns over worsening violence and insecurity in Nigeria, warning that Christian women and girls are among those facing an elevated threat of killings, abduction, sexual violence and forced marriage.
‘Marriage-style’ rights for cohabiting couples could mean 75,000 fewer births a year
Government plans to extend financial and property rights to unmarried couples could lead to fewer marriages and births in England and Wales, according to a new report drawing on the experience of Finland.
Canadian military chaplains told not to mention God at public events
Public prayers are also no longer permitted.
Distinctive church with rare stained glass window awarded Grade II* listed status
A Catholic church in Greater Manchester known for its distinctive architecture and rare collection of stained glass has been awarded Grade II* listed status.