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English Heritage accused of whitewashing Christianity from Easter
One visitor to an English Heritage site took exception to what he called the “whitewashing” of history.
US criticised for failing to bring up religious freedom in Iran talks
The USA has failed to bring up religious freedom in its engagement with Iran
King Charles releases Easter message but faces criticism over reference to other faiths
The King faced similar criticisms over his 2024 Christmas message which appeared to suggest that all faiths are the same.
Supreme court rules against anonymity for doctors who wish to withdraw life support from children
Doctors wishing to end the lives of terminally ill children can no longer expect legal anonymity.
Supreme Court ruling on definition of woman hailed a victory
"The vibe shift is real," says a UK evangelical leader.
Churches celebrate a united Easter this year
Different calendars mean Orthodox and Western churches often celebrate Easter on different dates, but this year they align.
Parishioners claim CofE's Net Zero plan is leaving church-goers in the cold
Not for the first time, a well-intentioned plan may have had undesirable side-effects
Christian organisations call for end to latest Sudan conflict
War has been Sudan's only constant for nearly a century.
Will Smith talks God, faith and fulfilment with Lecrae
Speaking with Christian rapper Lecrae, Smith said that over the last few years he has done a lot of “inward work” and realised that after reaching the highest heights of fame and riches, there is still a great emptiness.
Estonian Church appeals to US to save it from government ban
The church denies it is a puppet of Russia, or a supporter of the war in Ukraine.
Irish Christians have 'medieval' views on Jews, say researchers
The Irish have "medieval" views, according to American academics
Church of England bishops express 'grief, sorrow and outrage' over Gaza hospital attack
The Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza City is run by the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem and has been a lifeline for Palestinians since the outbreak of the war between Israel and Gaza.
Surge in searches for local churches
The Church of England has been buoyed by latest figures showing a leap in visits to its church finder website.
Australian judge rules against puberty blockers for 12 year old in 'stunning victory for sanity'
The idea that gender identity is not affected by external factors was found to be unsupported by evidence.
Egypt's Christians face 'constant pressure to hide their faith'
Despite being 11 million strong, Egypt's Christians face persistent persecution
Police used unnecessary force in Quaker raid, say Churches
Churches have called for a police review into the raid on a Quaker Meeting House