Robert Parr

VAT may crush struggling churches
VAT may crush struggling churches

Having already managed to close down at least 50 private schools via VAT, concerns are mounting that a similar financial assault will take its toll on the nation’s churches.

Anglican Communion entering a 'crucial' period, says Gafcon leader ahead of Nigeria meeting
Anglican Communion entering a 'crucial' period, says Gafcon leader ahead of Nigeria meeting

Orthodox Anglicans are being invited to Abuja in Nigeria for the next Gafcon conference.

Many religious 'nones' pray and believe in an afterlife
Many religious 'nones' pray and believe in an afterlife

"I'm spiritual, not religious" does indeed appear to be a genuine demographic, according to the most current global data.

Pope moves general audience indoors due to heatwave
Pope moves general audience indoors due to heatwave

Temperatures in Rome were expected to reach 38C on Wednesday.

Church of England Newspaper suspends print operations
Church of England Newspaper suspends print operations

The newspaper has suspended its print operations indefinitely after the passing of its key financial backer.

Hundreds of Syrian Christians hiding in church as violence rages
Hundreds of Syrian Christians hiding in church as violence rages

Christians are increasingly being caught in the crossfire.

Will the Church of England save the Tories?
Will the Church of England save the Tories?

The Church of England has often been described as "the Tory Party at prayer".

Jerusalem Church leader: 'End this nonsense, end the war'
Jerusalem Church leader: 'End this nonsense, end the war'

Despite the horrors of the war, the "dignity of the human spirit" can still be seen, said Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa after a visit to a Gaza church bombed by the IDF.

Abortion buffer zones are a threat to freedom - report
Abortion buffer zones are a threat to freedom - report

If the authorities can ban speech and even prayer in certain places, what can they not do?

Fresh attacks on Christians in Syria after deadly church bombing
Fresh attacks on Christians in Syria after deadly church bombing

Can anyone bring peace and order in Syria?

Nigeria still struggling to protect Christians from Fulani extremists
Nigeria still struggling to protect Christians from Fulani extremists

One man from the Civil Defence Corps gave his life against hopeless odds.

NHS urged to engage meaningfully with faith groups
NHS urged to engage meaningfully with faith groups

Engagement should be more than "tokenistic", says FaithAction.

British media preoccupied with Catholic Church - report
British media preoccupied with Catholic Church - report

A study into media coverage of Christianity in Britain has showed that coverage is more likely to take a negative tone towards the faith and is arguably biased towards coverage of the Roman Catholic Church.

Pastor calls for night prayer vigils in face of darkening world
Pastor calls for night prayer vigils in face of darkening world

When the world darkens, it's time to shine the light of prayer

Christians in Syria fearful after church suicide bombing
Christians in Syria fearful after church suicide bombing

The new government has condemned the attack, but can it protect Christians from more violence?

Committed anti-assisted suicide campaigner dies days before crunch vote
Committed anti-assisted suicide campaigner dies days before crunch vote

Philip Bateman had practical concerns about assisted suicide but ultimately believed it to be against God's plan for us.