Julian Mann

Anglican leaders call for 'bold' action to counter 'vaccine hesitancy'
Anglican leaders call for 'bold' action to counter 'vaccine hesitancy'

They also called for measures to improve vaccine equity around the world.

Church of England cannot survive by 'spreading clergy more thinly' - Justin Welby
Church of England cannot survive by 'spreading clergy more thinly' - Justin Welby

The Archbishop made the comments in a speech this week to the National Farmers' Union in which he also praised "hard-working" vicars.

Evangelical leader Melvin Tinker passes away
Evangelical leader Melvin Tinker passes away

Leading British Anglican evangelical speaker and author, Rev Melvin Tinker, has died aged 66.

Most migrants crossing the English Channel are fleeing persecution - Refugee Council
Most migrants crossing the English Channel are fleeing persecution - Refugee Council

The vast majority of people came from 10 countries "where human rights abuses and persecution are common".

Bishop calls for change to law to cut gambling-related suicides
Bishop calls for change to law to cut gambling-related suicides

The Bishop of St Albans has told the House of Lords that requiring coroners to record gambling addiction in suicide cases would boost "the Government's suicide prevention efforts".

Evangelicals call for compassion amid Belarus border crisis
Evangelicals call for compassion amid Belarus border crisis

The European Evangelical Alliance (EEA) has accused Belarus of "using human beings as pawns" in the migrant crisis on the country's border.

24/7 Prayer International CEO suspended
24/7 Prayer International CEO suspended

The board of 24-7 Prayer International has suspended CEO Mike Andrea following "serious allegations of historic misconduct".

Growth plans are not about 'one way of being Church replacing another', says Archbishop of York
Growth plans are not about 'one way of being Church replacing another', says Archbishop of York

The Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell has admitted to the General Synod that his vision for "a mixed ecology" Church has not been "clearly presented" and has "caused nervousness".

Churches are 'easy targets for criminals'
Churches are 'easy targets for criminals'

More than 4,000 crimes were committed at churches and religious premises across the UK over the past year.

'Saving the parish' and church planting must go hand in hand - Archbishop
'Saving the parish' and church planting must go hand in hand - Archbishop

"To save the parish does not mean to stop church planting. To church plant does not mean abandoning the parish," the Archbishop of Canterbury has said.

Gospel 'has brought hope' during the pandemic, says Queen
Gospel 'has brought hope' during the pandemic, says Queen

The Queen missed the inaugural meeting of the newly-elected Synod for the first time in her 69-year reign due to medical advice that she should rest.

US Congressmen call Finland's prosecution of Christian MP 'a clear abuse of government power'
US Congressmen call Finland's prosecution of Christian MP 'a clear abuse of government power'

Responding to a letter from US Congressmen, Finnish state prosecutor Anu Mantila claimed that freedom of expression and freedom of religion "are not unlimited".

Millennials are positive about Jesus but do not believe in moral absolutes - study
Millennials are positive about Jesus but do not believe in moral absolutes - study

Millennials in America are "leading the charge" against the traditional Christian belief in "absolute moral truths", according to new research.

Conditions for Christians and other religious minorities in Afghanistan are 'dire' under Taliban
Conditions for Christians and other religious minorities in Afghanistan are 'dire' under Taliban

The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom says the situation for religious minorities in Afghanistan has worsened since the Taliban takeover and is expected to deteriorate further.

Iran's Christians wonder where they can freely worship
Iran's Christians wonder where they can freely worship

Iranian converts are appealing to their government as part of a new campaign to support Persian-speaking Christians launched this week by Christian charities Open Doors, Article18, Christian Solidarity Worldwide and Release International among others.

Christians in the Holy Land 'at grave risk' - report
Christians in the Holy Land 'at grave risk' - report

Minority Christian communities in the Holy Land are vulnerable to regional strife and at increasing risk of verbal and physical attacks, according to a new study from Birmingham University.