Edinburgh University ends divinity programmes as theology faces a changing future
It marks a significant change for an institution whose history has been closely intertwined with theological education for centuries.
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Catholicism in France has 'collapsed'
A new report on Catholicism in France comes days ahead of Pope Leo XIV's visit.
Third of young people now turning to AI for friendship, research finds
Although teenagers want real-world connections, they are increasingly turning to AI companions.
Trump urged to raise case of persecuted pastor with Xi
Pastor John Cao has been released from prison, but is barred from leaving China.
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What links Tommy Robinson, Andrew Tate and the CofE’s newest diocesan bishop?
It’s not every Church of England bishop that can claim connections to both Tommy Robinson and Andrew Tate. But Andrew Rumsey is an exception.
Cautious welcome as 15 men sentenced over Sri Lanka Easter Sunday bombings
Christian groups welcomed the convictions but say questions remain about who was involved.
Lib Dems to investigate treatment of the faithful as Campanale case rumbles on
The Liberal Democrats have begun a review into how it treats people of faith within the party.
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Third of young people now turning to AI for friendship, research finds
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Trump urged to raise case of persecuted pastor with Xi
Pastor John Cao has been released from prison, but is barred from leaving China.
Concerns for Pakistani teenage boy allegedly forced into Islam
Forced conversion is a problem in Pakistan.
Militants in Nigeria give Christian villagers ultimatum
Thankfully the inept terrorists couldn't burn down the church as they hadn't any petrol.
Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople receives honorary doctorate
The Patriarch said he was “filled with joy and gratitude”.
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Teenagers in Britain come bottom of survey for life satisfaction
Wealth, more than gender, affects teenage life satisfaction.
Third of young people now turning to AI for friendship, research finds
Although teenagers want real-world connections, they are increasingly turning to AI companions.
Edinburgh University ends divinity programmes as theology faces a changing future
It marks a significant change for an institution whose history has been closely intertwined with theological education for centuries.
From Genesis to Revelation: The ambitious AI project turning the Bible into music
Micah Fiechter is the founder of the Music Bible, a project that has used AI to convert the entire Bible into music form across a range of genres. Christian Today spoke to Micah to find out more about what inspired him to start the project and the impact he hopes it will have.
Memorial to Gaza dead removed from Leeds Minster after Jewish complaints about terrorist names
The woman behind the memorial stands by the project
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.
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".
Backlash over Meryl Streep casting as Aslan in 'The Magician's Nephew'
"It's an act of creative vandalism pretending to be artistic sophistication. It's more ideological slop produced by the machine that's given us plenty already," said one Texas pastor.
Archbishop of Canterbury meets Gordon Brown to tackle poverty
Churches up and down the country are doing what they can to ease the impact of poverty.
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.
People view religious education positively, study finds
The government is consulting on plans to add RE to the national curriculum.
In memory of an Anglican canon who loved Jews
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster remembers her dear friend and Broughton Park Jewish Christian Dialogue Group co-founder, Canon Andrew Shanks.
More CoE parishes 'moving away from oil and gas'
Millions has been spent on helping churches improve energy efficiency.
Nashville team uses AI to convert whole Bible into musical form
You can now listen to the whole Bible in musical form while you do your exercise.
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.
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.
Book of writings by Pope Leo XIV published
The current pope had no published writings prior to his election.
Christian publisher celebrates 'extraordinary year' after scooping Publisher of the Year award
SPCK has expanded considerably in the last decade or so.
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.
Calls for Church of England to be 'rooted in scripture' ahead of General Synod elections
The Alliance describes itself as a "network of networks".
