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Young people increasingly open to faith and God, research finds
"The time is now. It is urgent," said lead researcher Laura Hancock.

Pope calls for ceasefire after deadly attack on Catholic church in Gaza
The Israeli strike on the church has reportedly killed three people and seriously injured several others.

London prayer event aims to 'Make the UK Holy Again'
Some 300 Christians from the US and Korea are already confirmed to attend.

Gloucester Cathedral completes 5-year renovation project
A team of stonemasons worked to integrate new stone into the building and have even added a group of four “grotesques”.

Evangelicals concerned about Church of England trajectory after vote on sexuality document
Church of England clergy no longer need to affirm Issues in Human Sexuality.

Justin Welby's updated views on homosexuality not helpful, says critic
Welby now believes homosexual relationships can be a "huge blessing".

Islamist militants take advantage of chaos in the Congo
The "Allied Democratic Forces" are not as friendly as they sound.

Christians in West Bank targeted by Israeli settlers as violence intensifies
Violence by Israeli settlers is now at a 20 year high.

Päivi Räsänen may leave church over gay stance
Päivi Räsänen's denomination has opened up churches to same-sex weddings and blessings.

Christian nurse still suspended after using biologically accurate language
“I had to expose what was happening to me, and for that I have been severely punished and face losing my career.”

EU Parliament passes resolution calling for protection of Christians in Syria
“This resolution marks an important step toward building international momentum to protect Christians and other religious minorities in Syria."

Church of England approves £1.6 billion funding package for next three years
The Church of England's parliamentary body has approved a spending package for the next three years to the tune of £1.6 billion.

Low birth rate and soaring abortions are a sign of 'cultural rot', says pro-life group
In some parts of the country, nearly half of pregnancies end in abortion

Pentecostal Church demolished by Sudanese forces
It's not the first time a church has been targeted in Sudan

Church calls for reform of tax and spend regime
The document takes issue with Britain’s current “individualised” form of taxation, saying this this puts single-earner families “at a significant disadvantage”.

Four CofE dioceses to receive £30m to spread the gospel
More than half of the funds (£17.8 million) are going to the Diocese of Birmingham.